Vertical Gardening Made Easy
If you followed our advice last week and brought your plants indoors, you might be running out of shelf space. The solution? Look up.
A boho macrame plant hanger DIY allows you to hang greenery in windows, creating a “living curtain” effect while keeping pots away from pets. You don’t need to be a sailor to tie these knots. With just a roll of cotton cord and your hands, you can make a stunning hanger in under 30 minutes.
Step 1: The Supplies
- The Cord: Use 4mm Cotton Macrame Cord. It is thick enough to hold weight but soft on your hands. Natural beige is classic, but mustard or sage green looks trendy for 2026.
- The Ring: A 2-inch wooden ring or metal O-ring to hang it from.
- The Pot: Have your intended plant pot nearby to test the size as you knot.
Step 2: The Setup
- Cut 4 pieces of cord, each about 10 feet long.
- Thread them through the wooden ring until the ring is in the middle (folding them in half).
- You now have 8 strands hanging down.
- Tie a big “Gathering Knot” (or just a simple overhand knot) right under the ring to secure them all together.
Step 3: The Arms (Square Knots)
Separate the 8 strands into 4 groups of 2.
- The Knot: Tie a simple “Square Knot” or “Spiral Knot” in each group about 2 inches down from the top.
- Repeat: Go down another 3 inches and tie another knot in each group. These are the “arms” of your boho macrame plant hanger DIY.
Step 4: The Net (Connecting the Arms)
This creates the basket that holds the pot.
- Take one strand from Group A and tie it to one strand from Group B about 2 inches down.
- Repeat around the circle.
- It should start to look like a net or a diamond pattern.
Step 5: The Base
- The End: Gather all 8 strands together at the bottom.
- Secure: Tie a massive final knot. This is what the pot actually sits on, so make it tight!
- The Fringe: Trim the leftover hanging cord to your desired length. Brush it out with a comb for a fluffy boho look.
PRO TIP: Adding Texture
A plain hanger is nice, but a boho macrame plant hanger DIY needs texture.
- Beads: Slide large Wooden Beads onto the cords between the knots.
- Dip Dye: After finishing, dip the bottom fringe into a bowl of diluted fabric dye (Ombre effect).
FAQ: Hanging Plants
Q: How much weight can macrame hold?
A: A lot! 4mm cotton cord is incredibly strong. A standard hanger can easily hold a 10-15 lb ceramic pot. Just make sure the hook in your ceiling is screwed into a stud or uses a heavy-duty drywall anchor.
Q: How do I measure the cord length?
A: A good rule of thumb is to cut cords 4 times the length of the finished hanger you want. Knots consume a lot of length!
Q: Can I use synthetic rope?
A: You can, but it is slippery. Knots might come loose. Cotton or Jute has “tooth” (friction) that keeps knots tight and secure.
