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 constructor, 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 realized 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 color, 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 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).
I want to make a macrame plant hanging, how much cord do I 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
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.
How are trailing hanging baskets made?
This attractive summer hanging basket with an orange theme is simple to build and includes diascia, fuchsia, and heuchera. To make things even simpler, use a coir basket that has already been formed. Whichever plants you select, as long as there are some to fill the center and some trailing plants to gently cascade over the sides, doesn’t really matter.
You Will Need
- Sweet Caroline Ipomoea (1)
- ‘Million Bells Cherry’ Calibrachoa (3)
- Tesco Purple Osteospermum (1)
- D. “Red Ace” Diascia (6)
- grass clippings, 36 cm metalware basket
- Peat-free, all-purpose compost
- Fertilizer with a slow release
Step 1
Place a pail on top of the basket, then fill it with wet grass clippings. An alternative is to purchase a pre-formed coir basket. Include a layer of plastic inside this to help preserve moisture.
Step 5
Prior to hanging the basket in its final location, give your plants a good watering and allow them to drain.
When it’s hot, dry, or windy, don’t forget to water your baskets at least once a day, if not more frequently.