BASIC PLANT HANGER

What better way than a macramé plant hanger to show off some beautiful greenery in your kitchen or living areas? This simple pattern is the perfect place to start to learn the technique of making hanging homes for your houseplants. For a fresh take on this timeless classic, substitute your flowerpots with a favourite vase and fill it with some fresh hand-picked blooms.

MATERIALS:
KNOTS AND TECHNIQUES:

PREPARATION:

Method

  1. Wrap the 4.5cm (13⁄4in) metal ring with a 1m (31⁄4ft) length of rope (see Wrapping a Ring).
  2. Mount the eight 5m (161⁄2ft) lengths of rope onto the ring by folding them in half over the inside of the ring. (See Mounting Techniques for preparing to start.)
  3. Using a 1m (31⁄4ft) length of rope, secure all of the cords together directly under the ring with a 4cm (11⁄2in) wrapped knot (see Wrapped Knot).
  4. Directly under the wrapped knot, separate the cords into four groups of four cords. Each group now becomes a sinnet (see Knotting Terminology). Repeat steps 5–8 for each sinnet.
  5. Tie three square knots (see Square Knot).
  6. Drop down 5cm (2in) and tie another three square knots.
  7. Drop down 7cm (23⁄4in) and tie a half knot spiral with ten half knots (see Half Knot Spiral).
  8. Drop down 7cm (23⁄4in) and tie three square knots.
  9. Drop down 13cm (51⁄8in). Alternate cords by bringing two cords together from each adjacent sinnet and tie one square knot.
  10. Drop down 9cm (31⁄2in). Alternate cords by bringing two cords together from each adjacent sinnet and tie one square knot.
  11. Drop down 13cm (51⁄8in). Bring all the cords together firmly and secure with an overhand knot (see Overhand Knot) using the 30cm (1ft) length of cotton twine.
  12. Using the remaining 1m (31⁄4ft) length of rope, cover the cotton twine with a 4cm (11⁄2in) wrapped knot.
  13. Trim cords to 30cm (1ft) and fray (see Fraying).