Macrame is the art of knotting rope to create decorations like wall hangings, plant holders, and more. You can learn this art by starting simply and practicing new designs. One of the simplest macrame projects is a pot holder for hanging plants.
Cut six lengths of macrame cord. They should be about five times longer than you want your finished holder to be.
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Fold these cords in half to create 12 tails, and tie them to the ring using an overhand knot.
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Separate the 12 tails into three groups of four tails each.
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Knot one of the sections of four with a simple square knot at the height of the top of the planter.
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Tie knots in the other two sections at the same height.
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Split each section of four in half, pairing each half with the pair to the immediate right or left. This should bring you back to having three sets of four strands each.
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Knot the strands to hold them together at the height of the bottom of the pot.
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Bring all 12 strands to the center of the bottom of the pot and finish with a final knot. Cut off excess rope or create a tassel.
Tips & Warnings
Most knots used in macrame are simple overhand knots, square knots and hitches.
Create designs as elaborate or as complicated as you like, and add flair by adding beads or other decorative bits to the ropes.
Good directions, but it would be helpful if the photo shown matched the directions. Directions are for a simple hanger; the hanger shown is more complicated and nothing like the directions.
