15. Macramé Plant Hangers
What This Idea Means
Macramé plant hangers return to boho-chic roots, converting simple cotton cord into woven plant displays using basic knotting techniques. Suspending house plants frees up surface space while bringing cascading greenery into window alcoves.
How to Make It
- Cut eight equal lengths of 4mm cotton macramé cord (approximately 10 to 12 feet each).
- Gather all cords through a wooden ring, fold in half, and secure with a gathering knot at the top.
- Divide cords into four groups of four cords each.
- Tie a series of square knots or spiral half-knots along each group to craft decorative vertical knot columns.
- Leave an open gap of 6 to 10 inches, then join adjacent cords using alternating square knots to form a mesh basket structure.
- Gather all cords together below the basket mesh and secure tightly with a solid finishing wrap knot.
- Trim trailing bottom cord tassels to equal lengths and brush out ends with a fine comb.
Tips and Variations
- Tip: Hang the wooden top ring on an S-hook attached to a rack while working so you can check symmetry as you knot.
- Variation: Add wooden geometric beads onto selected cords before tying square knots for extra visual detail.
What You Need
- 4mm twisted or braided cotton macramé cord
- Wooden rings or brass loops
- Wooden accent beads with wide holes
- Fabric shears and measuring tape
- Fine-tooth comb