DIY Macrame Plant Holder From Rope

There's nothing more annoying than a plant that keeps falling over, isn't it? The plant doesn't care about how much you love it and just wants to be in an upright mood all the time. Perhaps you have an office with very little natural light, but still would like to make your home feel like home. It's a good idea to have some sort of hanging planter or pot that can help keep your potted plants upright at all times. With this guide, you'll learn how to make a simple macrame plant holder out of rope.

Supplies you'll need

rope: 1/2-inch diameter, 50-foot length - scissors - pencil - measuring tape - tape measure - scissors - macrame hook and cord - pencil or pen - dry erase marker - handful of old newspapers

How to make a macrame plant holder from rope

Begin by cutting the rope into one foot long pieces. You'll need six pieces total. Each piece should be about 1/2-inch in diameter. Next you'll tie the rope into a simple knot. Now you'll want to wrap the rope around itself a few times, forming a spiral. This will help strengthen the rope and keep it from breaking while hanging your plant. Add two or three more layers of rope around the spiral, as shown below. This will help strengthen the knot. Next you'll want to make a simple loop with the rope. Now you'll want to tie a simple overhand knot in the rope at the loop you just made. Add the plant to the macrame pot, placing the stem at the bottom of the pot. Next you'll want to hang the pot by threading the rope through the macrame hook, securing it to the wall with the cord. But first you'll want to add some weight to the pot. Place an old newspaper inside the pot, then add your potted plant. Lastly, hang the pot from the hook.

Plant Hanging Instructions

Select a place in your home with little to no natural light. This will help keep your plant looking its best. Once you've found a spot, remove the plant from the pot and place it in the hanging pot. Be sure to keep the plant watered and the soil lightly moist. Now you'll want to mark the wall where you plan to hang the pot with a dry erase marker. Now you'll want once again add weight to the pot by filling it with an old newspaper.

Macrame Rope Wrapping Instructions

Begin by tying your macrame rope into a simple overhand knot. Next tie a few simple knots in the rope. These knots will help secure the wrapping around the plant. They will also help keep the rope from unraveling and unraveling on itself, which would make it weak. Next you'll want to make several loops in the rope, as shown below. These will help secure the pot in place on the wall. Now you'll want to tie a simple overhand knot around the pot, making a loop in the rope. This will help secure the pot in place on the wall.

Variations and Tips for Macrame Rope Wrapping

When wrapping around a plant, make the wraps tight, but don't worry too much about making the rope perfectly straight. This will make it much easier to hang the pot when it's time to take it down. - If you're hanging your pot in an area with high winds, you may want to use a macrame hook. Macrame hooks are designed to be weather resistant and will hang even in high winds. - Remember to add weight to the pot with an old newspaper after you've hung it up. Otherwise, it may fall over, breaking the rope and possibly hurting your plant.

Final Words

There's no doubt that hanging pots are a great way to add some natural beauty to your home. Plus they're super versatile, allowing you to easily change up your decor in a snap. So, if you’re looking for a creative way to keep your houseplants, pots, or flowers upright, this DIY macrame plant holder is the perfect solution. And, if you want to take it to the next level, you could also add a few hanging flower pots or potted herbs to create a full-blown herb garden. You could even add some succulents or other small plants with low water needs to create a mini-landscape.