How To Make Macrame Hanging Plant Holders

How To: Make a Simple Macramé Plant Hanger

Slide the cords through the wooden ring. Gather all eight 6-foot lengths of cord and slide them through the wooden ring.

Tie a wrapping knot. Lay one 2-foot length of cord on top of your cord bundle in a U shape.

Tie two square knots on two sets of cords.

Repeat the process on the remaining sets of cords.

Create a Net.

Finish with a wrapping knot.

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How do you make a macrame plant hanger?

Gather all 8 pieces of cord, fold in half and loop through the ring.

Using your 5 foot long piece of string, tie a loop knot right below the ring.

Take four strands and tie a square knot.

Repeat this pattern with the next group of 4 cords, and repeat for the remaining cords.

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What materials do I need to make a macrame plant hanger?

Three 100” lengths of 3⁄16”-thick cotton cord.

1” to 11⁄4” brass ring or key chain ring.

Hook or nail affixed to a wall (to hold macramé while you work)

Scissors.

Colored string.

8” glass bowl.

Rocks for drainage (we recommend lava rock)

Potting soil.

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What size macrame cord is best for plant hangers?

Medium Ropes, 4mm-7mm are perhaps most commonly used, a great size for macramé beginners, more sturdy than the smaller ropes and the perfect size for plant hangers, wall hangings, furniture, lanterns, curtains, rugs, etc. via

How long should a macrame plant hanger be?

Now there are some very general sayings that you should use 3-5x the length of the desired length of your finished piece if the pattern is fairly open (meaning lots of gaps between knots) and approx 4-6x the length if the pattern is dense and closely knotted. via

Can you make a plant hanger with yarn?

Use leftover yarn scraps to create your own hangers for potted plants. Yarn comes in a variety of colors, hues and textures, making it easy to match your plant hangers to the decor of any room in your home. Using simple knots, you can create a sturdy, functional and beautiful piece of home decor. via

What is the best yarn for macrame?

Hemp Twine

The hemp cord or twine is a common material used for arts and crafts. It is also the most popular material used in macrame. You can find it in its natural color, light brown, but dyed hemp is also available in single or mixed colors. Hemp is available as twine, cord and yarn. via

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How do you make macrame plant hanger with twine?

Step 1: Cut the Cord. Start by cutting out nine pieces of jute twine to your desired length.

Step 2: Create Macrame Braids And Knots. Divide the 18 strings into three sections with six strings each.

Step 3: Finish Macrame Plant Hanger With Large Knot.

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What kind of rope do you use for macrame?

Macrame rope

The most common rope for macrame is twisted three-ply cotton, which is both strong and fringes into a lovely wavy pattern. Some braided six-ply rope is also available, but I'd recommend sticking to three-ply options unless you need a lot of strength. via

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Is macrame cord the same as yarn?

Cord: This is a term you will come across frequently when reading a macramé pattern. Cord is a word we use interchangeably for both rope, string and yarn. It's a catchall! via

How much cord do I need for a macrame wall hanging?

In most cases, your Macrame cord needs to roughly be about four times the length of your project. When your cord is folded in half with a Lark's Head Knot to create two cords, then go for eight times the length. via

Is macrame an expensive hobby?

The cost of your macrame project is going to depend on the size of your piece and therefore the amount of materials you will need to purchase. It will also depend on the quality of materials you use. Making your macrame pieces will almost always be less expensive than purchasing already made macrame products. via