How to Crochet a Hammock

You can secure the hammock around two tree trunks with rope.

Relaxing in a handcrafted hammock is one of the simple pleasures of the summer season. Making your own hammock creates that perfect oasis. Crocheting this hammock with polypropylene macrame cord gives the fabric a comfortable softness without giving up outdoor durability and strength. Redwood or treated lumber lengthen the life of your hammock with their ability to guard off weather damage.

Things You'll Need

• 6 mm macrame cord
• P crochet hook
• 2 redwood or treated lumber 2-by-2s, 3-foot
• Drill
• 2 metal rings, 2-inch

Instructions

1. Form a slipknot and insert the hook. Chain stitch until the chain reaches 34 inches and ends with an even number of stitches. Crochet a chain stitch by wrapping the yarn over the hook and pulling the yarn through the loop on the hook.

2. Crochet a single crochet into the second chain stitch from the hook. Do this by inserting the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pulling through the stitch, yarn over and pulling through the two loops on the hook. Crochet a single crochet into each chain stitch across the row. Chain one stitch and turn the work. Crochet a single crochet into each stitch across the row. Crochet three chain stitches and turn the work.

3. Crochet a double crochet into the first two stitches. Crochet a double crochet by placing the yarn over the hook, inserting the hook through the stitch, yarn over, pulling the hook through the stitch, yarn over, pulling through two loops on the hook, yarn over and pulling through the last two loops on the hook. Crochet a chain stitch, skip one stitch and double crochet into the next stitch. Continue with the pattern of chain one, skip a stitch, and double crochet one stitch across until the last three stitches. Crochet one chain stitch, skipping one stitch and one double crochet into the last two stitches of the row. Chain three stitches and turn the work.

4. Continue to crochet in this pattern until the hammock length is 72 inches long. Chain one and turn the work. Crochet two rows of single crochet into every stitch the same as the first two rows.

5. Crochet eight chain stitches and turn. Skip the next two stitches and single crochet into the next stitch. Crochet eight chain stitches, skip two stitches and single crochet into the next. Continue this pattern across the end of the hammock. Cut the cord, leaving 4 inches on the hammock.

6. Crochet a slip-stitch into the first stitch of the other end of the hammock. Working across, crochet eight chain stitches, skip two stitches and single crochet into the next. Continue this pattern in the same manner as before. Cut the cord, leaving 4 inches on the hammock. Work all ends into the stitches to hide with the crochet hook. This pattern crocheted onto either end of the hammock forms loops to secure the crocheted fabric to the two wooden supports.

7. Drill a hole through each end of both pieces of wood, 1 inch from the end. These holes should be large enough to fit two cords through. Slide the crocheted loops onto the wooden supports on either end.

8. Cut four 8-foot pieces of cord. Fold two pieces of cord in half. Insert the loop ends through one of the metal rings. Insert the cord ends through the loops and pull tight. Separate the cords in half. Thread two cords through each hole on one wooden support. Pull the cord through and tie an overhand knot. Repeat this process with the two remaining cords for the other end of the hammock.

Tips & Warnings

• Wear the appropriate safety gear while using the drill.

References

• Happy Hooking: Cricheted Hammock