Add a handmade touch to your home decor with this Macrame Wall Plant Hanger 🌿
This project combines texture, simplicity, and creativity to create a beautiful and functional piece. Perfect for displaying a small vase or plant while adding warmth to your space. The hanger is designed to hold a mini vase of approximately 8 cm in height and 5 cm in diameter, making it ideal for small plants, propagation jars, or decorative accents.
What makes this project even more special is that it’s made using leftover Macrame cords, making it both budget-friendly and sustainable.
In this tutorial, I’ll guide you step by step through the process of creating this wall plant hanger using simple knots that beginners can absolutely follow along with.
If you’re new to Macrame, this is a great project to start with — just take your time and enjoy the process.
About This Macrame Wall Plant Hanger
This wall plant hanger features a clean and minimal design created with basic macrame knots. Because it uses leftover cords, it’s a perfect project if you want to:
- Use scrap materials instead of buying new cord.
- Practice beginner macrame knots.
- Create functional home decor on a budget.
- Make a thoughtful handmade gift.
Skill level: Beginner friendly
Time to complete: ~45 minutes to 1 hour (beginners may take longer).
Materials Used:
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🧵 Macrame Cords:
- 3mm cotton cord (leftover pieces):
- 4x 1.5m (Beige color) → https://amzn.to/4avtaSk
- 2x 90cm (Beige color).
- 6x 1.3m (Cappucino color) → https://amzn.to/3Ojk16G
- 6x 1.1m (Orange burnt color) → https://amzn.to/4bZPSmC
- 4x 1m (Terracota color) → https://amzn.to/40jTVTw
- 1x 90cm (Beige color – Gathering Knot).
✂️ Other Materials:
- 1x wooden ring 3cm diameter.
- Scissors → https://amzn.to/4rpcGRr
- Cork board and pins → https://amzn.to/4qQPjPV
Step-by-Step Tutorial
Step 1 – Attach Cords to the Ring:
- Take 2x beige cords of 1.5m long.
- Attach these cords to the wooden ring using Lark’s Head Knot.
Step 2 – Start the Pattern:
- Make two Square Knots.
Step 3 – Adding Cords:
- Add 2x 1.5m beige cords.
- Fold one cord on half, then pin it on the board next to the loose strands on the left.
- Make a Square Knot with the first 4 strands.
- Repeat on the right side.
Step 4 – Continue to add the cords:
- Keep adding the cords on the sided of the project from the longer to the shorter.
- With the strands in the center, make an Alternating Square Knot.
Step 5 – Creating the basket for the plant’s pot:
- Fold the project in half.
- Make a Square Knot with the beige strands to connect the sides.
- Continue Alternaring Square Knots until you complete 3 rows from the centered Square Knot.
Step 6 – Closing the bottom of the basket:
- For the next row, make two alternating Square Knots, then skip the next 4 strands.
- Repeat the pattern until you complete the row.
- Make two more rows after that. At the end, you should have 6 rows of alternating Square Knots, counting from the first beige knot at the front.
Step 6 – Gathering Knot:
- Put together all the loose strands.
- Starting from the back of the plant hanger, use 1x 90cm long beige cord to make a Gathering Knot.
- I wrapped the long tail about 8 times.
Step 7 – Trimming the Fringe:
- Before trimming the fringe. If needed adjust the bottom of the plant hanger, by pulling in the loose ends of the strands.
- Measure 15cm from the Gathering Knot.
- Then, cut off the strands at that mark. You can use some tape to secure the cord, and make sure the strands are even.
Watch the Full Video Tutorial
If you prefer to learn visually, I’ve created a full step-by-step video tutorial on YouTube where you can follow along at your own pace.
🎥 Watch the tutorial here 👇
💡 You can also slow down the video playback if needed.
Final Thoughts
This macrame wall plant hanger is a simple and rewarding project that proves you don’t need a lot of materials to create something beautiful. Whether you’re decorating your home or making a handmade gift, I hope this tutorial inspires you to explore more macrame projects using what you already have.
If you make this plant hanger, I’d love to see it!
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