Quick Quide to make a Plain Macramé Hanging Planter

2. Cut cord to the following: two one-metre, and eight four-metre length pieces.

3. Bundle the eight, four-metre pieces of cord and grab them in the middle.

4. Tie a one-metre piece of cord around the centre to hold them into position.

5. Place cords on table ensuring that each end has been separated. With the one-metre piece of cord place perpendicular to the other cords.

6. Pick one end, gather the two opposite cords on that end (starting right to left) and place into a number 4 pattern.

7. Pull the cord on the right-hand side under the other cords and gently tug until firm. Ensure you don’t pull opposite end out of place.

8. Repeat this but left to right.

9. Once complete this forms one tie. Repeat this tie another six times.

10. After seven ties, remove the one-metre cord and repeat steps 6 to 9 on the opposite end.

11. Grab your knot and place through the hoop.

12. To secure your knot, get the one-metre cord and form a loop. Place loop just below knot and wrap around remaining cord (for about 4 cm). Place end of cord through the loop and pull both ends tightly. Cut the spare ends.

13. Hang your planter to a comfortable level. Group your hanging cords into four groups of four cords, use elastic bands to secure bundles.

14. Grab your first bundle and spread cords flat on your hand. Select the other outer cords. With the left-hand outer cord tie using the number 4 pattern, outlined in steps 6 and 8.

15. The next step depends on your choice of knot pattern:

If you want to make a flat pattern repeat steps 6 to 8. Ensure the two inner cords are flat. Do not tie knots too tightly as this will twist the cords.

If you want to make a diamond pattern repeat step 6 to 8. Flatten out cords and overlap the two inner cords so that they cross. Then bring in the two outer cords and place on top of the two overlapping cords so that the end cords are straight down and that the inner cords are sticking out to the sides on your hand. Then bring the left-hand cord over to the right hand-side to form a 4 pattern and tie as outlined in steps 6 to 8.

If you want to make a spiral pattern repeat steps 6 to 7. Keep tying the right-hand side of the number 4 pattern. When tying knot keep the two inner cords straight, as tying the outer cords will twist them. Ensure you tie the knots tightly to secure the spiral pattern.

16. After creating your desired knotted pattern for the hanger (about 36 cm) you will need to start making the holder for the pot by crossing the neighbouring bundles of cords. To do this grab two cords from each bundle of four that are next to each other and follow steps 6 to 8.

17. Measure approximately 7 cm down from the knot and repeat step 16.

18. Repeat step 17.

19. Measure a final 7 cm down from the last knot. Get the final one-metre cord and form a loop. Place loop just below knot and wrap around remaining cord (for about 4 cm). Place end of cord through the loop and pull both ends tightly. Cut spare ends.

20. Measure about 25 cm down from the last knot and cut spare ends. This is dependent on how long you want the tassel at the bottom of the hanging planter.

21. After cutting, you are now ready to hang and place a plant in. A classic example would be a spider plant or Chlorophytum spp.

Notes

The above design does not include accessories such as beads but can be added to the hanging planter. Generally, 1 cm beads with up to 6 mm holes in the bead are best to use. Place beads using inner cords.

All measurements excluding the initial one and four cord lengths are dependent on how long you want the planter to be.

There are lots of helpful, detailed videos on YouTube.