DIY Macrame Plant Hanger Tutorial

For this macrame plant hanger we used 8 cords folded in half, which creates 16 working strands.

A common rule in macrame is cutting cords about three times the final length of the project.

Our finished hanger measured around 130 cm, so each cord was cut accordingly.

Once all cords are cut, fold them in half and attach them to the wooden ring using a lark’s head knot.

This creates the base of the hanger.

I have created these graphics with the strings in different colors and numbers to make it easier to see which strings are used for the knots.

This macrame plant hanger uses only a few basic knots.

Lark’s Head Knot: Used to attach the cords to the wooden ring.

Square Knot: This is the main knot used to create the diamond pattern in the hanger.

Wrapping Knot: Used at the bottom to secure all cords together.

Take one of your cords, fold it in half, and attach it to the wooden ring using a lark’s head knot.

To make a lark’s head knot, fold the rope in half to create a loop. Place the loop over and behind the ring. Then pull the loose ends of the cord through the loop and tighten.

Repeat this with the rest of the cords, placing them next to each other along the ring.

Leave about 1–2 inches of cord below the ring before starting the diamond design.

We will start by working with four cords to make the first square knot.

The cords on the left and right will be the working cords, and the two cords in the center will be the filler cords.

Bring the left cord in front of the two middle cords and under the right cord. Then bring the right cord behind the filler cords and up through the loop created by the left cord. Tighten the cords.

This creates a half knot.

To complete the square knot, make another half knot in the opposite direction. This time start with the right cord in front and the left cord behind.

From here on we will work with alternating square knots.

For the next row, use cords 3–4 and 5–6 to make two square knots.

You will notice that the cords used for each knot are now mixed compared to the first row. This is what begins forming the diamond pattern.

The next row has three square knots.

Use cords: 2–3, 4–5 and 6–7

This continues building the diamond shape.

This row has four square knots, and it is the middle of the diamond pattern.

Use all the cords to tie the four square knots.

The next row has three square knots, which shows we are starting the return of the diamond shape.

Use cords: 2–3, 4–5 and 6–7

Graphic showing the fifth row with 3 knots

Now make two square knots using cords 3–4 and 5–6

We are getting close to closing the diamond.

Finally, make one single square knot in the center.

With this knot, we complete the first diamond.

Now it’s time to add the embellishments if you want to use them.

I used some light wooden beads that matched very well with the turquoise color of the cord. These beads work nicely as separators between the diamonds.

Repeat steps 3 through 8 to create two more diamonds, for a total of three diamonds in the design.

To create the basket where the pot will sit, measure about 2–3 inches below the last diamond.

Tie a row of four square knots straight across.

Skip the first two cords, tie the four square knots, and then skip the last two cords.

Take the two cords that were not used on each side and bring them toward the center.

Tie a square knot about 1 inch below the row of square knots you just made.

Use the two left cords from that center knot together with the next two cords to the left.

Tie a square knot about 1½ inches below the knot you just made.

This knot will be on the left side.

Do the same thing on the right side using the two cords from the center knot and the next two cords to the right.

Turn your plant hanger around and continue tying square knots around the hanger at the same level as the first two.

When you finish, you should have five square knots forming the basket that will hold the plant pot.

Now grab one extra piece of cord and use it to tie a wrapping knot around all the cords below the basket.

Wrap the cord several times around the group of cords until you reach the size you like.

Cut the cords to the length you prefer.

My daughter left hers long, but you can trim it wherever you like best.

If you want a softer, fluffier fringe, you can gently brush the ends with a comb.

And that’s it! Your DIY macrame plant hanger is ready.