Macrame Plant Hanger | Tutorial | Beginner | Square Knot | Twisting Knot
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- čas přidán 5. 02. 2019
- Materials: 3mm single strand cotton string, metal or wooden ring (60-70mm)
Cut eight pieces of string to a length of 4.5 yards or 4 meters.
Double the strings over the ring. Use a 24 inch string to create a gathering knot.
To create the first branch, find four strings that are close together. Create about 18 square knots. Repeat with the next four strands to begin the second branch. Continue until all the strings have been used.
To complete the first branch, create twisting half square knots until the length of the twisting knots is the same as the length of the square knots. Repeat with the remaining branches.
Once all four branches have been completed, create the net for the pot using alternating square knots.
Close the net at the bottom with a gathering knot.
Trim the fringe to the desired length.
Note: To make a planter with three branches, begin with six strings.
Note: To conserve materials, cut half the strings to a shorter length. These will be the middle, or filler strings, of each branch. - Jak na to + styl
I love how she takes her time and explain it, as she goes, making it so easy for any of us older ladies to follow and understand, so thank you, I can do this one without getting confused ❤️
Glad you enjoyed this one and found it easy to follow!
You know we older Ladies need a little X-tra help!👍🏼😂
That top binding was taught to us 50+ years ago as whipping. We did it on the ends of skipping ropes.
This woman is great at teaching! A child could do this after watching her video. I bet all the negative thumbs down are people who are jealous of her abilities.
Agreed.
im 8 and ya i can its easy
to easy
8 made one at primary school was about 8 or 9
I am a chil and I did this so you are right
I use to make these as a tween, needed a refreshing & yes great tutorial.
Great tutorial, but I wouldn’t recommend doing this if you’re high!
😆 that should be the best time lol love your comment
Probably good advice and why I have 47 unfinished projects
Good looking out!
can u post a picture of the result :-)
@@maidymaes5540 It is at the beginning of the video :)
Rachel Colton, I'm a retired teacher and you are a gifted teacher. Great communicator. Thank you.
Thank you 😊! I used to teach elementary school. What grade did you teach?
@@RachelColton I taught music and P.E. to First - Fifth graders. I ordered the materials and beads.
This was my first ever attempt at macrame and it turned out so beautiful and I’m so happy with it. I thought that I’d never be able to figure it out but this video was so clear and easy to understand. Thank you so much!
You’re welcome! And welcome to macrame!
You did a great job in this tutorial, Rachel! I use to macrame all the time in the late 70's and 80's and made so many different things. I am now 75 and wanted to do my old favorite hobby again. You were able to get me started on a few knots, which is all I needed. The plant hanger turned out so nice, thanks to you. A wine rack I made back in the day is on my radar now.
Yay! I’m glad you are getting back into macrame! A wine rack sounds very cool!
I love how patient you are. And how you don't speed through the tutorial!!!
Thank you!
I learnt this in craft class at school.
Thank you for refreshing my memory..💜🇦🇺
I used to add a coloured bead at the pattern change points..
You’re welcome!
This is such a well-done tutorial! Simple, clear, and the best part is having the instructions in the description too. I've made multiple plant hangers using this, and referring back to the description for measurements has been very helpful.
Thank you! I’m glad this tutorial has been helpful!
Thank you so much for your tutorial. I use to macrame in the 70's but I forgot everything I learned! So I appreciate you taking your time to teach us. You're the best one I have found!
Thank you for the lovely compliment. I am glad you enjoyed the tutorial and that you are getting back into macrame!
Thanks this was great! It was my first time doing it and I finished it in about 2.5 hours (including food break). It turned out beautifully and i love it!
Justine Nicole yay! So happy to hear your project turned out well!
Absolutely loved this tutorial! Spent about 3 hours making a beautiful piece! thank you so much!
Tom Sheard you’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!
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3 hours?!!!
I just used this tutorial to make my first plant hanger! It turned out super cute!!
I used teal macrame cord and then orange cord for the wrapped around bits for some contrast - i also added some wooden beads in too and it looks great!
Olivia Grace yay! I’m so glad you were able to make this project and to personalize it with your own unique style!
Tim's wife here. My first macrame hanger was done in grade school back in the late 70's. I've been wanting to make one for about 20 years now. Thanks to this great tutorial...I CAN!!! Awesome job!!
timlad5 you’re welcome! Let me know how it goes!
How sweet! The American version of my 4th grade school craft project. I grew up in Mexico and I can only give credit to our indigenous population for such wonderful, simple yet beautiful hand-woven creations. I really appreciate the substitution of the original yute or ixtle (yucca fibers) with macrame. My little girl's fingers were sored after weaving the ixtle but it was a lot of fun and my mother loved the plant hanger :) Peace to you all!
Yay! Glad you enjoyed making a plant hanger!
How can anyone “dislike” this video???
Love it thanks for the tutorial!!!
Thank you! And you're welcome!
There will always be haters
Because she speaks too slow and it's painful to watch something that could be done so much faster?
This was so clear and easy to follow! I'm IN LOVE with my hanger!!! Thank you so much Rachel!
Anna Nelson you’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video!
So very clear! I had forgotten. I used to macramé like crazy in the 70’s. My fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Ferguson, whom I adored, taught us. I made belts and plant hangers and wall hangings galore. Thank you so much for inspiring me back in!!!
D R Glad you enjoyed the video and that you have rediscovered your love for macrame!
Thanks Rachel! I've just completed my first plant hanger and am working on a second. I used a wood limb from my back yard to hang it from instead of a hook and am going to hang 2 more from the limb at different lengths and then hang the limb. This is my first macrame project and I'm hooked thanks to you!
Gayle York Love it! I have a similar set up in my kitchen window with several planters hanging from a piece of driftwood. Soon your house will be filled with planters! Glad you enjoyed the video!
I learnt to make macrame back in 2016 when I was overseas... hehe fond memories
I've become obsessed with house plants, so naturally I want to learn how to make some of my own pretty plant hangers. Thank you for taking the time to make this video! I can't wait until my macrame cord arrives lol.
Your welcome! The design possibilities are endless once you get the hang of it! Let me know how your first one turns out!
Adorei o tutorial. Farei hoje!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Sou brasileira 🇧🇷 😘
Thank you so much for such a easy, thorough & easy to follow tutorial!!! I love my plant hanger!! 🌱
Bre R. Yay! Glad you liked it and that you made a planter!
Really good tutorial, I knew the square knot prior to watching but it was very well explained. Metric measurements are approx 3.7m per length, found there was a bit of excess with that which I'm sure someone would be able to tweak if they had more skills/understanding than the beginner that I am!! Thanks
Anyone else who's done this on nylon strings back in early 2000s to make bracelets or anklets?
Nulla yaaaaaaas!
We did ours with a weird stretchy plastic string and I would get blisters from wearing them in the summer so I started using embroidery thread and now I'll try the nylon thread bc it looks like its be pretty without causing blisters
Yes, laniard. Back in the 80s! ;D
Just finished my first plant holder and I think the basics are correct. Room for improvement but I’m still happy with it. I have been a quilter and cross stitcher for a long time so this new hobby will be so much fun! Thank you, Rachel! You’re a great teacher.
You’re welcome! Glad you have discovered macrame! So many possibilities for this great craft!
Finely one video that gives a clear understanding of the actual length of the cords
Thank you for the clear information great video.
You’re welcome! Glad you found this video helpful!
Absolutely love this design, thank you! I can’t wait to give it a try!
J3385 thank you! Let me know how it goes!
Thank you for the very helpful clear explanations, beautiful macrames 😍, I will definitely try this project.
Tamadur Elsadig thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video! Let me know how it goes!
Thanks Rachel. I used this video pattern as a primer to refresh my memory from back in the 70's when I used to do macrame. I added some wooden beads here and there. This brings back some fun memories for me. Thanks again.
You’re welcome! Glad you are getting back into macrame!
Absolutely brilliant tutorial! I can’t believe I made this in one night. Thanks for your guidance and inspiration. My first macrame project complete 💚
Yay! So glad you made a plant hanger! And that you liked my video!
This is the beat tutorial! I just ordered my first macrame cord and ring today and can’t wait to get started!
Yay! Let me know how it turns out!
So easy!! i just made this and its so cute!!! Thank you!
Unicorn Yogi glad you enjoyed making this!
This is exactly what I was looking for. I have a huge plant I want to hang and it's not going to fit in the average-sized hanger. The way you showed this, I can easily see how to adapt it to a larger plant. Such a beautiful yet simple design. I am off to Hobby Lobby now! Thank you.
I'm so excited about making this. The first part where you fasten the strings all together is how my husband taught me to the a flu for fishing
Yay! Let me know how it goes!
Just finished following this video for my first attempt at macrame♥️ it turned out great! Thank you for making this tutorial so easy to follow.
I'm so excited to get more into macrame :)
You’re welcome! Glad you are enjoying this craft!
Gave this a try as a first timer and it turned out great!!!! Thanks for the helpful videos!!!!
You're welcome!
Thank you for this tutorial! I spent a few hours making one and now I have a beautiful hanging planter!
You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed this project!
Thank you! I was a first timer at the start of this video & now I am the proud owner of a macrame pot plant!!
Yay! You’re welcome!
Love it - this will make a perfect housewarming gift for my friend
That was such a clear explanation of what i thought was going to be so tricky thank you 💟
Zoey Brocklehurst thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
@@RachelColton, Do you have tutorials for beginners who have no knowledge of this technique?
I just tried this tutorial and it came out so great! Thank you for the VERY clear instructions. You made it very helpful and I love the plant hanger!
Yay! You’re welcome! I’m glad you love your planter!
This was great and so so easy! My plants look ADORABLE. Thank you!!!
JackieMettler awesome! Glad you enjoyed the video and were able to make a planter!
You’re great at explaining everything. Thank you ! You definitely helped my boredom during quarantine lol
You’re welcome! Stay safe and keep crafting!
Thank you so much! This was a really good project for quarantine! Will definitely do again!
Uni. E great! Glad you enjoyed it! Stay safe!
I love your video. Very clear instruction. What size pot did you use?
@@RachelColton thank you!!
@@susanschimpf1193 I didn’t make this video, but I think I just used a basic pot I found at the store
I've just finished making mine, I LOVE IT!! Thank you so much, so easy to follow. Have had many requests from family members now 😅
Awesome! Glad you liked it and that you will be making more!
Thank you so much Rachel. Now I can make my own planthanger....yeeaahh!!
Mon Chi you’re welcome! Enjoy!
I am from India ....very well explained anyone can do so easily I made this and it's so beautiful thanks for sharing ❤️😊
You’re welcome 😊!
thank you for the good instruction, Theresa from Germany
Theresa David you’re welcome. Glad you found this helpful!
What are the string measurements? Thanks.
@@anamv100 oh, that would be nice to know 😂
I followed this tutorial for my first project and now I am hooked on macrame ❤️
Easy to follow, the measurements are accurate.
Thank you so much!
Yay! You’re welcome! Glad you are enjoying macrame!
Great job!!! I like so much hanging plant, and now I hold small exhibition of 'plant fly ~'
Thank you so much for this video, you're a great teacher and you made this very accessible. This was my first time trying macrame and my hanger turned out great!
You’re welcome 😊
Hi! Your how-to was the 5th and BEST I've watched! The others left me feeling lost or they were just plain 2 sets of knots. From your tutorial I feel confident! You explained so well! You didn't speed through but didn't go so slow I wanted to fast forward. I don't usually leave comments but I wanted to say thank you! And keep up the great work! I am subscribed!!! Oh, and it's absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!
Thank you! So glad you found my channel! Thank you for leaving a comment!
Thank you so much for this! I had never tried macrame but this tutorial was so clear and easy to follow, I can now hang my strawberries inside the sunny porch where the birds can't get them ♥️
Yay! Glad you liked it! Hanging strawberry plants sounds amazing!
Lindo trabalho, nunca fiz e estou aprendendo com vc, passo a passo. Parabéns e muito obrigada 🙌 por ter paciência com quem não sabe nada de mecramê.
HELEN TELMA TAVARES santos thank you! And you’re welcome!
I just made this! It was my first ever time making anything macramé. I adjusted some of the measurements because I have a very small pot and took some creative license with the number of knots and such but overall I'm so happy about how it turned out! Thank you for this video!😃
You’re welcome!
This has been the best video. Very clear. Thank you. 🙏🏽☺️🌹
Soco Sanchez you’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video!
This is my go to video every time I need a reminder!👌🏼👏🏼☺️
I made these in the 70's a lot and was looking into making a few now and needed a bit of a refresher. Thank you.
You’re welcome!
You should also try embroidery if you don’t already!
We did these in elementary school and I forgot how to do! Thank you so much for refreshing my old brain!
You’re welcome!
Thank you so much for this amazing instruction!!! You made it very simple and explained everything very well while showing everything you are doing (I'm mostly a visual learner). I am excited to make one of these for my plants. My husband says I am turning into a old women because I want to make macrame 😂 I love learning new things and thanks to people like you I can :)
You’re welcome! I just asked my husband if I’m an old woman because I was trying my hand at embroidery! He said I have an old soul 😂.
The only thing I'm confused about is the length of each strand? I heard 4yards and ten inches. Is that the total of string used, cut into equal strands?
How long is each strand when cut to start?
Each string needs to be about 4 yards.
@@RachelColton thanks 😊
formidable, cherie! Vas-y!
Cigarlita Choncha thank you!
These are the best instructions!! Very clear and easy to follow. I send to do this in the 70-80 but had forgotten how much I enjoyed it. Tfs
Jade Stone glad you enjoyed the video and that you have rediscovered macrame!
This video is still helpful if you’re wondering. I just made my first plant hanger and I’m so happy about it! Thank you!
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent video. You made it look so simple anyone can do it.
Hot Off The Vegan Press thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!
It is that easy! I did it in one evening :)
Thank you so much for this tutorial! You explained it so well. I've recently gotten into keeping houseplants and bought a few macrame hangers, but now I'm going to make my own and your tutorial has given me the confidence I need. Thank you so much! ❤️
Yay! You’re welcome! So glad you are enjoying this craft! You can play around with different patterns and colors! It’s so fun!
Maravinhoso adorei o suporte para plantas pendentes.Parabéns foi ótima explicação .
Thank you so much for this tutorial. Very easy to follow instructions and made my FIRST ever macrame piece in under 2 hours :)
You’re welcome! Glad you were successful and enjoyed this project!
Reminds me of braiding my daughters hair lol
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Thank you for sharing this, I'm going to try it out today. How tall is the end product from the ring to the pot base?
Ivy Clark from the top of the ring to the bottom of the pot it is about 19.5 inches. Enjoy your project!
I replicated this with 35 metres of twine (38yards) ... its incredible. 👍👍👍
Yay! So glad you love the finished product!
Thank you so much for making this tutorial easy enough for a novice to macrame to complete in less than 1 hour! Great video
You’re welcome 😊
Just finished making mine out of jute twine!! I love it, thank you 😊
cakedecor8 yay! Glad you liked it!
Perfect. Tank's
Spinelli Alline you’re welcome!
I had a girls night last night and we all made this hanger! I love how it turned out but when I got to the end I had two verrrrrrrry short ropes and 2 very long ropes in each group. I followed the wing span advice... did I do something wrong? Just start with longer rope next time? Or do you somehow switch on and off with your long & short rope?! I'm new at macrame!
Erika G that sounds so fun! You didn’t do anything wrong. The working strings get used up faster than the filler strings. For certain projects you can use shorter filler strings and longer working strings but it can get complicated with a project like this. You can switch the inner and outer strings and leave a little space to create a cool design. Or just use your scraps for a smaller project like a keychain or earrings!
@lippymoocow same here too
Awesome! I used to love making these years ago. Forgot how to do them. Was so happy to find this video. Will make some for my patio! Thank you.❣️❣️
Thank you! Glad the video was helpful!
I've made 3 or 4 of these so far, so easy and simple, and they look great! Thank you for the tutorial
Yay! You’re welcome!
The ring on that hook really looks like a surprised person with a long nose and a mohawk.
lol, true
Great tutorial! However, when doing the square knots in the beginning, the pieces on the outer sides that we are overlapping to create the knot end up way shorter than the inner strands. How can I avoid that from happening? Thanks!!
amy Cafouras the outer working strings will get used up faster than the inner filler strings. You can make your filler strings shorter to begin with or you can swap the inner and outer strings at some point in your design.
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Thank you for this tutorial. I’ve managed to make a lovely macrame plant hanger for my sitting room :)
Awesome! Glad you had success!
So well explained and easy to see. I love my plant hanger so much! Thank you!!! This was my first macrame project. Looking forward to future ones!
You’re welcome! Glad it turned out well and that you will be making more macrame projects!
could you tell me why I keep getting short string on the sides while the middle stay long
Christopher Frederick yes! The middle (filler) strings aren’t used for much so they remain long. The outer (working) strings get used up making all the knots. If you are afraid you might run out of string, you can swap the inner and outer strings at some point in your design. If you make loose knots at the switch point it actually makes a cool design. Depending on the project you can make the filler strings shorter to begin with or just use the cut offs for smaller projects. I hope that helps!
Could you kindly link where you get your cord. It looks lovely to work with
Gerry Montgomery www.knotandrope.com. Here I am using the 3mm single strand cotton rope.
Did I understand correctly that the length of your ropes to begin with reached from fingertips to fingertips times two and a half?
This looks fun and I’m needing some hanging planters and can’t find any right now, but I actually have plenty of pots so I should totally try my hand at this!
Yes. Some viewers had issues with theirs being two short so you may want to do three times.
Didn't think the video would actually show how to do ALL of that. Usually somebody shows a really impressive work, then just do a basic simple one for beginners and nothing like the introduction.
Love the dna and nose knots
Thanks! I try to make videos that anyone can follow...even if they have never done macrame before. Glad you enjoyed it!
I love thorough quality tutorials just like this one. Time well spent and worth every minute. Can't thank u enough!
You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!
cuanto mide cada hebra? puede ser en español el videeo? subtituladdo?
Rachel Colton
I used about 4.3 meters per string (8 strings total). Plus you need about 0.6 meters for each gathering knot. I used about 35.6 meters total for the entire project. Some viewers had issues with their project being too short so you may want to go longer. I hope that helps.
Ultice unos 4,3 metros por cuerdo (8 cuerdas en total). Ademas, necesitas alrededor de 0,6 metros por cada nudo de recoleccion. Utilice unos 35,6 metros en total para todo el proyecto. Algunos espectadores tuvieron problemas con su proyecto demasiado corto, por lo que es posible que desee ir mas tiempo. Espero que eso ayude.
@@RachelColtonno entiedo pero,,, gracias desde argentina
I have a qst ... what is the length of the cords ?
2 1/2 arm lengths. Stretch your arms out & a full arm length is finger tip to finger tip. 1/2 arm length is middle of chest to finger tip. Hope this helps. :)
Danielle Coulson thanks it really helps!
I'm sorry, how does that help? We're all different heights! I hate to waste. I need a measurement
All the snake rope key chains I made in high school came in handy when I tried to make this. Great tutorial!
madlyinlove7 Yay! So glad you made a planter!
The best very clear tutorial -Thank you!
Elena Celeste you’re welcome!
I just made a planthanger following your tutorial. Awesomeness :) Thank you very much
Emma Van Ursel Yay! You’re welcome!
I’d been looking for a tutorial I can follow closely and am so grateful for your slow and precise tutorial- thank you so much. I just need to switch from inches to cm but that’s worth it. 👍
You’re welcome!
You sound like Pam Beasley! I love the tutorial too, thank you!
Catherine Thoms you’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!
thanks for that , just made it. very clear .
Mindfullcolourist you’re welcome!
Your instructions seem very easy to follow so far. I've just started my first macrame piece and it's pretty big for a first timer! I'd say that I've attached about 40-45 larks head knots to my dowel in three different colors. I attempted to watch another video so that I could do a spiral down the center mixing two colors, but that was an epic FAIL! I KEPT messing up over and over. So, now I've moved to the very outer edge and I'm watching your video trying to figure out what to do! Thank you so much for taking the time to do these videos❤️❤️❤️
You’re welcome! I have some basic knot videos on my channel as well. The video on square knots explains how to do a twisting half square knot!
Thank you!! I've never done macrame but wanted to learn, this was so helpful and easy to follow. I love my new plant hanger!!
You’re welcome! Welcome to the wonderful world of macrame! Be sure to try some other projects as well!
This was so helpful! My plant holder ended up looking so good, but I do have to admit I did make a couple mistakes! But it ended up being very beautiful. :)
nah oop mistakes are part of the process! Glad you were able to make a planter!
Thank you for all the detail. I'm new at this and it really helps!
You’re welcome!
This looks so easy and beautiful! Thank you for your tutorial 🥰
Jahanara Parvin you’re welcome!
Thank you so much! This was really easy to follow and I made my first macrame hanging pot holder! Can't wait to make more!
You’re welcome! ☺️
Thank you for the best tutorial! Very clear, good explanation!
Nadezhda Barylskaya you’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Thanks so much for the tutorial! I just made mine and can’t wait to gift it to my little sister.
You’re welcome!