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
Can I make macrame using normal yarn?
Macrame cord is the term for the yarn used in the craft. You can use a variety of materials, including cotton twine, hemp, leather, or yarn.
Step 1: Cut the Cord
Cut nine pieces of jute twine to the length you want to start. Start with 100 pieces if the hanger doesn’t need to be very long and can hold a plant of ordinary size.
Tie a little string in the middle after folding the strings in half. You should finish up with 18 pieces that are half the length you started with when you hold the strings by that little strand.
To make working on the project easier, hang it from a nail in the wall. (You might accomplish this by removing a picture and working with the nail that held it in place.)
This craft can also be completed on a table. When it is hanging, it is only a little bit simpler.
Step 2: Create Macrame Knots And Braids
To achieve the appropriate length, braid each part separately. This will be around 24 for an extra-long plant hanger. Braid around 14 for just an average length.
Each braid should have a macrame knot at the very end. In this project, relatively basic knots are employed. Simply take the strings, form a circle with them, feed the ends through the hole, and fix in the chosen location.
Next, descend approximately 6 from the braid knot (or less if you are making a tiny one). To create three sections on each side, divide the braid’s bottom in half.
Three from each braid (a total of six) should be tied together to connect one braid to the one above it. Continue doing this in a circle until all three braids are together.
Make another row of knots by going down approximately another 6 (or less if you are constructing a tiny one).
What kind of material are plant hangers made of?
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 neighborhood 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 utilize 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.
Self-made macramé wall hanging
Making a Macrame Wall Hanging at Home
- FIRST STEP: Cut the Cord. You must first measure out and cut all of the cord needed for your project.
- 2. Attach the cord to the stick.
- Create a triangle in Step 3 using Square Knots and DHH.
- Spiral Knots in STEP 4.
- Finishing With Square Knots and Berry Knots in Step 5.
Is macrame easy to learn?
Yes. It is a simple and enjoyable craft that anyone can learn to do, despite the fact that it appears difficult. You will be able to make stunning macrame crafts like this one once you master a few fundamental knots (don’t worry, I’ll show you how to do several in the video).
How do I calculate how much cord I need for macrame?
Determine the desired length of your wall hanging or plant hanger, then multiply it by at least 4 times. This is because the length of the strings will be decreased by all the knots and by folding the threads in half. Having more length is always preferable to having insufficient length.
Which three macrame knots are the simplest?
I discussed my enthusiasm for all things macrame in a post I made about one of my favorite macrame wall hangings on Etsy sometime last year. Even then, I mentioned I would put this on my to-do list since I’d like to try it out someday. I gave it a shot at the beginning of the year and haven’t been able to stop since!
I love that I can let my creativity take the lead in this style of art since it’s so much fun. Instead of weaving or knitting, macrame is a method of creating textiles. Oh, how gorgeous these macrame wall hangings were that my mother made back in the 1970s! She emailed me images of them. These served as excellent motivation for me.
Macrame is not difficult. There are numerous fundamental knots that can be used to produce beautiful items. The square knot, the spiral knot, and the half-hitch knot are the three most popular macrame knots, which I will demonstrate today. Knowing just these three fundamental knots will enable you to design a piece of macramé that is entirely original and suits your taste and aesthetic.
My first macrame creation was this substantial piece, and I quickly became addicted. I adore the fact that I never know where I will tie the next knot.
While some individuals tie knots by following a pattern, I prefer to just go with the flow! I just do it and let it evolve into whatever I have in mind while doing it. Both ways will result in lovely works.
My second wall hanging was this one. Below, I’ve utilized THE twisted 1/4 COTTON ROPE.
What distinguishes rope from macrame cord?
You’re not alone if you’re here, and we know why you are. These names can be used interchangeably in the field of fiber art. When choosing the titles for our items, we seriously considered how these terms are created and how they differ from one another. I guarantee that after reading this blog post you will understand these differences. so let’s get down to business!
A string is a thin, single strand of fiber that is not plied; it is more akin to a thread. A kite is tethered with a string as an illustration.
Cotton In knitting and crocheting, string can be used for a range of projects, including a baby blanket, a summery tank top, and a warm sweater for the chilly fall days. Additionally, it is employed in weaving tasks, particularly for the warp. Although it is not the most popular material, string can be used in macrame. String is useful for micromacrame and other minor projects.
With no tugged strings in between or uneven twists that might detract from your project’s appearance despite your immaculate knots, macrame cotton cord is softer than rope and much gentler on the hands.
When you want a project that is extremely intricate in a tapestry design, our 4 mm single strand cord is fantastic. We advise using our 6 mm or 8 mm cord if you’re building a larger, chunkier wall hanging. It fringes out beautifully, finely, and straightly.
A collection of cotton cords cut into sections and twisted around one another to create a thicker, stronger rope is known as a macramé cotton rope. It can be twisted into three strands, in which case it is known as three ply, or into two or four, in which case it is known as two ply or four ply. The cord is more rounded the more plies it has.
I hope this makes it clear which type of cord is appropriate for your project, but if you’re still unsure, check out this sample bundle, which includes all the various cord sizes and formats.
What supplies can be used to make macrame?
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One of the many crafts being revitalized by people who enjoy using their hands is knotting or macramé. Macram is evolving from a 1970s relic into a hot, trendy art form, just like surface embroidery, quilting, and needlepoint are experiencing a rise in popularity.
Macram is a flexible fiber art technique that may be used to create a variety of objects, including wall hangings, plant hangers, jewelry, handbags, and even garments. Macram can be as simple or intricate as the crafter desires using basic materials like cotton thread, jute, hemp, or yarn. The use of embellishments like glass or wooden beads, dyed threads, and other materials can expand one’s creative options.
Before digging into the fundamental methods and suggestions for getting started producing your own or obtaining some modern macram, learn a little more about the intriguing history of the craft.