Step-by-Step DIY Macramé Plant Hanger Tutorial for Beginners

Love macramé? Make this macramé plant hanger to elevate the way you display your plants. This relaxing DIY is perfect for adults and teens and adds a handcrafted touch to any space.

Macramé is trending for good reason. Its textured, handmade look brings warmth and personality to a room. A simple macramé plant hanger is an easy project that transforms ordinary pots into striking decor.

This hanger works indoors or outdoors—hang it from a porch, deck, ceiling hook, or any sturdy bracket. All you need is a hook and a spot to show off your favorite plant.

Supplies and Tools You’ll Need

Gather these basic supplies before you begin:

• 3mm cotton cord (or similar macramé cord)
• Scissors
• 2″ wooden ring
• Tape measure
• Beads (optional)

How to Make a Plant Hanger

You can choose any color, thickness, or cord type—braided, twisted, or single-strand—to match your style. Follow these steps for a classic hanging holder.

Step 1. Cut your cords. For this project, cut eight cords at 170 inches (about 14 ft) each and two shorter cords at 40 inches (about 3.5 ft) each.

Step 2. Thread the eight long cords through the wooden ring so they hang evenly on both sides. You’ll have 16 working strands. Align the ends so they match and make sure the cords lie flat around the ring.

Step 3. Divide the 16 strands into four sections of four strands each—two front sections and two back sections. This makes later knotting easier.

Step 4. Make a gathering knot just below the wooden ring using one 40″ cord. Form a U-shaped loop with the short cord, wrap the long end several times around all strands and the loop, then pass the tail through the loop and pull tight. Trim the excess.

Step 5. Create spiral (half-knot) patterns in each section. For each group of four strands, hold the two center cords steady and use the left and right cords to form a repeating half knot. The cords will naturally twist into a spiral as you work down the length.

Step 6. Repeat the spiral knots for all four sections, keeping the knot count consistent so the hanger hangs evenly.

Step 7. After finishing the first spiral sections, leave a 2–3 inch gap and prepare to add decorative beads and a row of square knots.

Step 8. To add a bead to a section, make the first half of a square knot, slide the bead up through the two center strands, then complete the square knot. Repeat for each of the four sections so that each has a bead secured between square knot halves.

Step 9. Below the beads leave another 2–3 inch gap and make a shorter series of spiral knots in each section.

Step 10. Now form the first row of joining square knots. Take two adjacent sections, then use the two outer strands from each to make a square knot in the middle. Continue around so you have four evenly spaced square knots connecting the sections.

Step 11. Test fit your pot in the hanger. Place the pot inside and adjust the knots so the rim sits where you want the support to fall. Use the pot to determine the placement of the next row of knots.

Step 12. Create another row of square knots beneath the pot’s rim by pairing adjacent strands and tying square knots. This second row helps cradle the pot securely.

Step 13. With the pot still in place, gather all 16 strands below the base of the pot. Use the remaining 40″ cord to tie a second gathering knot to secure the bottom. Wrap in the same U-loop method as before, pull tight, and trim the ends evenly. Leave a short tail if you prefer a decorative fringe.

Step 14. Remove the pot, place it back in to confirm fit, and make any final adjustments. Trim any stray ends and tidy the knots. Your hanger is ready to display.

Place the pot inside the finished holder, hang it from a hook, and enjoy your new statement piece.

How to Use This Macramé Plant Hanger

This hanger suits many types of pots and plants—trailing pothos, philodendron, small palms, succulents in shallow pots, or your favorite houseplant. Hang it wherever there’s a secure hook: porches, patios, near bright windows, or in a corner to save floor space and add vertical interest.

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