the 2nd of July, 2019 – Ashley Johnston 49 Comments
Whatever it is about succulents, I might have a slight addiction to them. Okay, mild isn’t completely accurate because I constantly add them to bookcases, shelves, and other objects. Ha! However, it is only because they are really simple to maintain and essentially match any style of design.
Anyway, the wall divider that separates our dining room from living room has a rather odd cutout that was made by the home’s function Object() { [native code] }, and I have no idea what to do with it. I have tried placing a variety of objects in the space, which is tall and rather narrow, but nothing has truly worked. Then, when I realised that this month’s Michaels Maker subject was “DIY Trends,” I began to consider trends that I love and wanted to attempt. I immediately knew what I wanted to try, especially since it contained more SUCCULENTS!
So, yes, a straightforward Rope Plant Hanger that I could keep neat and slim while yet vertically filling the space.
It resembles the macrame plant holders that all of our mothers used to make in the 1970s, but it’s much simpler and has a lot less shag dangling from underneath. Additionally, because it’s not fussy at all, this only takes MINUTES to make. However, it has just enough detail to be attractive to look at.
…and this is it from the opposite side. Such a good fit! And not in the least fussy:
Additionally, it would be quite simple to modify this to your preferences. Make the bottom fringe much longer, use thicker rope, go through with two pieces of rope rather than one, etc. Additionally, you could hang this outside, in a room’s corner, from the ceiling, etc.
SUPPLIES:
- a planter
- Acrylic Color (I used a little bottle of outdoor paint)
- Hemp Rope
- Screw Hook (or another type of wall- or ceiling-mounting hardware)
- Adhesive tape
- potted plant with soil
Before anything else, painting your pot is entirely optional. However, if you want to modify the colour, paint your pot with acrylic paint twice.
I also chose to use this outdoor paint because my Terra Cotta pot is porous in order to prevent my paint from becoming sticky and wet every time I watered my plant and the container became a bit damp. (I’m not even sure if regular acrylic paint would ever be an issue, but I saw this at Michaels right next to the pots and thought I’d give it a shot.)
Even after you put your plant inside, it usually won’t reach the very top of the pot, so be sure to paint down a few inches down the interior of the container.
Additionally, if you’re hanging your plant within a container that has a drainage hole in the bottom, you’ll need to cover that hole. I just taped it down with a few layers of duct tape, pressing it securely into place. It will stay properly sealed up until the dirt is added on top.
Now that your paint has dried, you can start building the rope holder. Cut 8 lengths of rope that are long enough to hang some of it at the bottom and have plenty left over to hang it above the pot. You should allow just a little extra length so that you can tie the knots around the pot.
Now, several inches from the end of your 8 strands of rope, tie a knot. You can always make your ends extra long for now and cut them shorter later. How far you tie from the end also depends on how long you want your ends to hang down at the bottom.
Next, invert the pot and divide the strands into groups of two, placing the knot in the middle of the base of the pot.
The pot’s bottom will be divided into four equal sections by each of those sets of two strands. In order to see the knots down the side of the pot once it is hanging, tie a knot into each of those groups of two just past the edge of the bottom of the pot.
To hold the ropes in place, keep them equal, and keep them in their ideal positions, add a strip of Scotch tape now.
Next, grab a rope from one set of ropes, then a rope from the next set over, and knot them together in the space between the two higher knots. To reach the next level of knots, continue around the pot in the same manner.
Tape this level of knots in place after gently pulling the ropes to remove any slack.
Depending on the size of your pot, you should add different degrees of knots, but I ultimately needed four. Before you reach the top edge of the pot, the very last level of knots should come to an end, around 1/2 inch away.
Turn your pot over while holding the ends of all your ropes in one hand. Make a knot at the top of your ropes (or wherever you want to hang it from), then check to make sure each rope is the same length and supporting the pot evenly before trimming off any extra. Take the tape off. You can then choose how long you want the rope parts to hang below the pot once it has been hung.
It’s time to attach your rope plant hanger by adding a hook screw (or other hanging hardware) to the wall.
Step 1Cut the rope to size
You will need to cut eight sections of rope into equal lengths in order to make this fashionable yet straightforward rope hanger.
Depending on the particular plant container you have selected, the appropriate length will vary. Generally speaking, the longer your rope needs to be, the bigger the pot. However, you’ll also need to add a bit extra to account for the knots and plenty extra to hang your planter with.
A few inches before the end, secure all eight strands with a tight knot.
Step 2Secure the rope to the base of the pot
Place the knot in the centre of the pot after turning it over, and then split the strands into four groups of two. The bottom of the pot will be divided into equal parts as a result.
Small strips of adhesive tape should be used to fix these strands in position. Then, just past the base’s edge, tie a little knot in each group. These knots ought to be apparent once the job is finished and the pot is placed back upright.
Step 3Create the knots
You are now prepared to begin tying the rope plant hanger together. One rope from the first group and one rope from the next group should be taken, and they should be tied together in a knot. Be sure to place this in the middle of the two upper knots. Continue until the first row is finished, travelling all the way around the pot as you go.
Pull the rope very gently to remove any slack, then use a small piece of sticky tape to hold each knot in place. Although the rope will be kept in place by the tape, it will make succeeding rows easier to knot together when it is eventually removed.
Continue by tying the next row of knots in the same manner. Again, the size of your pot will determine how many rows you need. However, we advise leaving a 1/2 inch space between the last row and the top edge for all projects.
Step 4Tie it together and hang
Last but not least, flip the pot over one more and tie the eight rope strands together in a single knot. You can tie the knot at any desired height. Just make sure that all of the ropes are the same length (therefore allowing your pot to hang level). If they are, cut off any extra, and take off all the adhesive tape.
You have a few alternatives for hanging your brand-new macram plant holder. The rope can be hung directly from the screw hook if you like. Alternatively, you could attach the rope to a wooden ring and hang it there for a more tasteful and polished look.
Start making your rope hanging basket today
Ready to begin knotting? Make a chic rope hanging basket for your house or yard by selecting your succulent and stocking up on rope supplies. Also keep in mind that we always like seeing our customers’ creations! We’ll be sure to include some of the best images of the macram plant holders you make using our ropes, strings, and twines on our website and social media pages if you send us some pictures.
To create a plant hanger, how much rope would you need?
Making your own plant hangers in the style of boho chic is stylish and easy with macram, the knotting technique for rope. It’s a trend from the 1970s that has come back, and this time it’s even better. If you love plants, you’ll adore how these hangers will display your plants both indoors and outside.
Making your first DIY macram plant hanger could seem difficult at first, but after learning the fundamentals, it’s really fairly simple! Today, we’ll go over some fundamental knots and patterns that you can use to create a macram plant hanger.
The three fundamental knots we’ll use in the tutorial are as follows:
- Round knot
- Spiral or half-square knot
- Knot loop
If you’d need extra experience with these before you get started, try out this useful instructional on fundamental macram knots. We’ll go through each type of knot in the video.
Materials:
- 8 cotton cords totaling 15 feet in length (3.1mm thick)
- two brass rings
- two 5 foot lengths of rope
How are paracord plant hangers made?
Plant Hanger with Paracord
- Step 1: Resources assemble the following supplies:
- Step 2: Cut once after measuring twice. Cut four paracord lengths, each 10 feet long (3.048 meters).
- Step 3: Seal and Burn.
- Put a Ring on It in Step Four.
- Secure (Step 5).
- Divide and bead in step six.
- Secure Beads in Step 7.
- Creating the Mesh is step eight.
How do you determine the length of a macrame rope?
The general rule of thumb is to multiply the finished length of your project by 4 to get the length of your cords. At the end, add additional for however much fringe you desire.
You must then multiply the result by two to determine the actual cord length if you plan to fold the cords in half and fasten them to a dowel (for a wall hanging, for example).
This approach isn’t very precise, and you usually have extra cord leftover. However, this is a good option if arithmetic is not your friend.
The shortest piece of extra cord that remains once the project is complete is measured, multiplied by 2, and the sum is deducted from the cord length for future use.
It functions nicely for me and doesn’t cause too much brain damage. I then keep the unused scraps for future endeavours.
What could I use to hang a macram plant?
Use this easy DIY macrame plant hanger tutorial to dress up your indoor plants and transform them into a suspended forest.
- 1. Select the macrame cord. Go to your neighbourhood craft store and choose the cord type you’ll need for your project. You can pick from materials like hemp, jute, or cotton twine or cords. Because this is how you’ll make your plant hanger, choose a cord material that is flexible and simple to tie knots with.
- 2. Shorten your cords. The size of your planter will affect both the number of cables you need to utilise and their length. While larger planters could require eight cords, smaller planters might only need four. The precise length will also vary depending on how high or low you want to hang your planter.
- 3. Select the knot. You can create your plant hanger using a variety of fundamental macrame knots, including the square knot, wrapped knot, and clove hitch. Depending on the kind of macrame plant hanger pattern you select, the knots you employ may vary. Feed your cords through your ring, fold them in half so that twice as many cord ends hang downward, and tie a simple but strong knot to fasten the top of your plant hanger. To secure the bundle of cords together, wrap a second, shorter piece of cord around it several times and tie a knot.
- 4. Tie several knots. Measure down to where you want the planter’s lip to be from the top of your knotted cords. You will begin the first level of knots here. Divide the number of cords you have evenly among the new cord bundles you make by separating your original bundle of cords. Use the knot of your choice to connect each bundle.
- 5. Join all of your knots. You can make a type of knotted netting by taking one cord from two nearby sets of knots and tying it together. Repeat this procedure with the other cords.
- 6. Lock up the planter. To secure the planter in place, set the planter inside the circle you’ve made by gathering the ends of all the cords and knotting them together. You can hang your planter from a bracket or hook you’ve fixed to the wall or ceiling using the ring.
Macrame rope
The most popular kind of macrame cord is rope, which is probably what comes to mind when you think of macrame projects. It is usually plyed, which means that numerous strands are twisted around one another to increase its thickness and strength.
Twisted three-ply cotton rope, which is both sturdy and fringes into a wonderful wavy pattern, is the most popular rope for macrame. There is some braided six-ply rope available as well, but unless you require a lot of strength, I’d suggest sticking with three-ply choices.