Get creative with a bright cord color or choose a neutral to let the plant take center stage. For a large statement, hang three planters in the same corner at different heights for a full display. Follow the steps below to learn how to make a DIY macramé plant hanger and safely mount it from your ceiling.
How to Make a Macramé Plant Hanger
We used a 6-inch-tall pot for our macramé hanger, but you can customize the overall size to fit your planter of choice. When selecting a pot, consider how you’ll deal with drainage. Most plants prefer pots with a drainage hole so the soil doesn’t remain overly wet, but if you water a hanging plant with a hole in the bottom, it’ll drain straight onto your floor. Plan to move your plant to the sink each time you water, or use a cachepot (a decorative exterior container that can disguise a basic plastic pot) to catch drainage. If you opt for a pot with no drainage hole, be extra careful not to over-water your plant.
What You Need
10 yards of cording, twine, or paracord1-1/4-inch metal ring or key ring6-inch-tall ceramic planter
Step 1: Tie strands to ring
Cut four 90-inch-long cording strands and lay them together in a group. Thread all the strands through the metal ring, and tie the centers of the strands to the ring. Tighten and even out the strands as needed.
Step 2: Section off strands
Split the strands into four sections of two strands each. Tie each section with an overhand knot approximately 8 inches below the top knot. Be sure to pull the strands tight to avoid uneven lengths between knots.
Step 3: Split tails and tie
Split the tails below each knot and join them with tails from adjacent knots. Secure the strands with an overhand knot approximately 3 to 4 inches below the knots from Step 2. Measurements don’t need to be exact but place the knots at similar lengths for a neat finish.
Step 4: Tie all tails together
Group all the tails together and knot them with a large overhand knot. This will hold the planter in place, so make sure the knot is sturdy. Trim the tails to your desired length based on design preference.
Step 5: Insert plant and hang
Insert the planter into your macramé hanger. Install a ceiling hook ($1, The Home Depot) that’s designed to support the weight of the potted plant. Be sure to choose a spot that receives enough light for your plant, and secure the hook into a stud or an anchor so it doesn’t pull out of the ceiling. Place the top ring over the ceiling hook to hang.
