You’ll need the following amount of cord to create a hanging planter that measures 36 when done.
- Cut six pieces of cord measuring 13 feet (4 meters) in length if you intend to start the planter with a wooden ring.
- One rope that is longer than the others is required if you are tying a loop rather than a ring. Cut five cords that are 13 feet long and one cable that is 19 feet long (6 meters).
I prefer to tie the cord ends with a little masking tape after I cut them to prevent them from unraveling.
What kind of cord works best for macrame?
Selecting the appropriate fiber is a crucial initial step when starting a new project. Because there are so many alternatives, this process may be really exciting and fun, but it can also be a little daunting if you don’t know where to start, so let’s break it down a little.
Whether you’re looking for yarn, rope, cord, or another type of fabric, you should choose between working with natural or synthetic fibers.
Natural fibers are perfect for interior projects, home décor, jewelry, accessories, gift wrapping, and textiles. They include cotton, linen, jute, wool, and hemp. They are an excellent environmentally friendly solution for creating because they are also biodegradable.
Polypropylene, acrylic, nylon, and plastic are examples of synthetic fibers. They are perfect for outdoor projects because they hold up well in rain or shine and won’t degrade over time with the weather.
Rope comes in a wide range of sizes and diameters, some of which are better suited for particular projects than others.
Ropes that are 3mm in diameter or less are ideal for jewelry-making and other small-scale or delicate crafts. Here are some of our favorite projects that utilize wires with smaller diameters.
The most popular rope size is probably the medium rope, which comes in sizes 4mm to 7mm. It’s ideal for macram novices, is more durable than the smaller ropes, and is the right size for things like plant hangers, wall hangings, furniture, lanterns, curtains, and rugs.
In particular for wall hangings like our Columns and Arches Wall Hanging, large ropes, 8mm-12mm (and greater), create a statement and are so much fun to work with. Because of their size, they can be a little more difficult to deal with, but the effort is worthwhile.
Texture:
Since you may add interest to a work by including some exciting fiber with texture, texture is a crucial feature to consider visually.
If you’re knotting up something large, you might also want to think about how the fiber feels to work with. Jute, for example, looks fantastic but can be a little scratchy on the hands. But don’t worry, gloves are a great method to protect your hands when dealing with a fiber with a rough texture.
If you’d want to learn more about the different fibers we currently offer, including Cotton, Jute, Felted Wool, Polypropylene, rope, and string, keep reading.
Our cotton rope comes in a variety of sizes, including 3mm 2-ply, which is great for lighter, softer, more delicate projects, 5mm 3-ply, which we use for all of our workshops and which we advise beginners to use, 6mm 2-ply, which is a great option made from recycled cotton, 12mm 3-ply, which is great for large-scale or bulky projects, and a variety of large diameter statement piece fibers in 16mm, 20mm, 24mm, and 30mm.
Our cotton thread, which comes in thicknesses of 2mm, 4mm, 9mm, and 12mm, is wonderfully soft, knots up beautifully and practically effortlessly.
Jute is a strong, natural material with appealing color and texture. Although it is coarse and scratchy, it is a good, practical fabric that looks wonderful when knotted. 6mm 1-ply Jute Rope is a size that we provide.
Fun, voluminous, and soft statement fiber is FELTED WOOL. Use it to create a plush and beautiful rug or give a rope wall hanging some woolly flair. We offer our felted wool in approximately 8mm 1-ply.
POLYPROPYLENE is a strong, resilient rope that can withstand the outdoors, making it a fantastic option for outdoor projects. We have 12mm braided polypropylene rope available.
What supplies will I need to create a macrame plant hanger?
A DIY macrame plant hanger is a simple and easy project that requires a few materials that you can pick up at your local craft store. The following supplies are a must-have if you want to build a macrame plant hanger.
- 1.Cords or fabric: To make the macrame design for your plant hanger, you’ll need twine, cord, jute, or tiny pieces of fabric. You will “wrap” these lengths of cord or fabric to create a sling that will suspend your pot above the ground.
- 2. Scissors: In order to cut the material that will serve as your plant hanger, you will need scissors.
- 3. Tape measure: To calculate the length of your fabric pieces, use a measuring tape.
- 4.Hammer and hardware: To attach hang points along the walls or ceiling, you may need a hammer, nails, and/or other types of hardware if you don’t already have a designated space to hang your planter. In order to create your hanger and fasten it to the wall, you’ll also need rings.
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
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 length is ideal for a macram plant hanger?
- a wall nail, doorknob, hook, etc. merely a hook to suspend the plant hanger while you tie a knot
- Understanding the different knots (try it as an exercise first; otherwise, you’ll get frustrated): Check out my PDF guide for additional information on them, or look at my nifty graphics here:
- A lark’s head
- round knot:
- winding stitch:
You require eight 5.4 m cords. I always measure the first length of cord first, so I don’t have to keep using the tape measure to measure the other seven lengths. You will also need 1 x 1 m and 1 x 2 m for this lesson.
After finishing, you should hang the plant hanger someplace. Others employ a metal ring. I didn’t have one, but if you make your own (this is a little more difficult; a less difficult version is to use a metal ring), you actually don’t need one:
- Eight cords are strung together, then folded in half to create 16 strings with a loop top (see picture below, I do not know if my explanations are the best, just ask in the comments if you need clarification)
- about 7 cm below the top of the loop, tape with washi tape (see picture above)
- The 2m cord will now be used, and the top of the loop will have a larks head tied to it (see picture below)
- You now have a lovely decorative loop, but it is not securely fastened. Take off the tape. Cut all the extra strings that hang out, and then use a screwdriver to put them into the “Gathering Knot” to bind the loop together with the 1 m string:
Now that the hardest portion is over, we can finally get going. As I mentioned, you could also just use a ring, but I think a string loop looks much nicer.
The 16 strings will now be divided into 4 groups of 4, and knotting will begin:
- A 25 cm long portion is knotted in one group using spiral stitches (this is a variant of the square knot, see above). To guarantee that the pattern has the same length everywhere, this is repeated for the other 3 groups.
- Then, for the following 15 cm, tie no knots and let the strings hang freely before tying a large standard knot. This was done once again for each group.
- Now tie a square knot along a length of 25 cm. To make sure that the pattern is the same length everywhere, this was performed for the remaining three groups.
- The string is now released for 10 cm, and two square knots are tied, BUT using two strings from one group and two strings from the next group (see figure below). Repeat this for the other 3 groups, making sure that only nearby strings are tied together and that none of the strings cross over any other strings.
- Next, you leave 10 cm open once again before taking each of the adjacent threads and tying two square knots to join them.
- Now that you’ve reached the end, you can simply tie all of the strings together in a big knot.
Pay close attention to
- the pattern will bend if the knots are too tightly tied.
- Try to keep the knots uniform, but it should be simple as long as you don’t tug too hard.
- The finished plant hanger will be about 1.4 meters long and is suitable for pots with a diameter of 15 to 25 cm. Although mine is 19 cm in diameter, it can also fit smaller
- Practice the knots beforehand to avoid getting too frustrated.
- A different thread type, thickness, or size will make the plant hanger smaller or larger.
Enjoy making this macrame plant hanger tutorial, and feel free to ask any questions in the comments! See my PDF macrame instruction guide!
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Can I make macrame using yarn?
The yarn you use for macrame is called macrame cord. You can use a variety of materials, including cotton twine, hemp, leather, or yarn. For a different vibe, add a variety of beads.
What makes rope and macrame cord different from one another?
If you are here we know why and you’re not alone! 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.