macrame triple plant hanger

When I began this project, all I knew for sure was that I absolutely love the mustard yellow cording. Other than that, I had no idea what I was going to make. I just kept knotting and experimenting, and the end result is quite pretty. A triple macrame plant hanger. I also adore the wooden pole I decoupaged in Rifle Paper Company napkins (tutorial coming next week). This wall hanging definitely has a romantic boho vibe!

(This post may contain affiliate links; as an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See disclosure here.)

supplies needed:

• yellow cotton macrame cord – 430 feet
• painters’ tape
• scissors
• wooden dowel, at least 1/2″ diameter

getting started

Cut 30 pieces of rope, each measuring 14 feet long. Wrap a small piece of masking tape around each end of rope to prevent fraying while weaving the design. Next, tie each piece to the wooden pole using a Lark’s Head Knot. 

You now have 30 Lark’s Head Knots tied onto the pole and 60 individual cords hanging. To follow the instructions correctly, you need to understand the following key. While knotting, try to keep each horizontal row even, and always go from left to right. To make a proper Square Knot, see the tutorial here.

plant hanger / segment one

The first 6 Lark’s Head Knots (the first 12 individual cords) will be used to form the plant hanger in the first segment. 

Row 1 – start with 1st cord:  3K  (starting with 1st individual cord from the left, tie 3 Square Knots)

Row 2 – start with 3rd cord:  2K  (starting with 3rd individual cord from the left, tie 2 Square Knots)

Row 3 – start with 1st cord: 3K

Row 4 – start with 3rd cord: 2K

Row 5 – using the first 4 cords:  1 HALF SQUARE SPIRAL KNOT* (The length of this knot is 20 ties.)

*HALF SQUARE SPIRAL KNOTS:  To learn to make this knot, see my tutorial video below.

Row 5 – now using the next 4 cords:  1 HALF SQUARE SPIRAL KNOT (The length of this knot is 20 ties.)

Row 5 – using the last 4 cords:  1 HALF SQUARE SPIRAL KNOT (The length of this knot is 20 ties.)

Row 6 – start with the 3rd cord from left: 2K, S2

Row 7 – start with the 1st cord from left: 3K

Row 8 – start with 3rd cord: 3K  (As you tie the 3rd Square Knot, a circular pocket will start to form, as shown below.)

Row 9 – below the last row of knows, make a row of  Alternating Square Knots

An inch below the last row, make a Wrapped Knot. The first segment is now complete.

plant hanger / segment two

Now that the first segment is completed, the next 12 Lark’s Head Knots (24 individual cords) will comprise segment two. 

Row 1 – start with the 1st cord from left: 6K

Row 2 – start with 3rd cord from left: 5K, S2

Row 3 – start with 5th cord: 5K

Row 4 – start with 7th cord: 4K, S2

Row 5 – start with 9th cord: 4K

Row 6 – start with 11th cord: 3K, S2

Row 7 – start with 13th cord: 3K

Row 8 – start with 15th cord: 2K, S2

Row 9 – start with 17th cord: 2K

Row 10 – start with 19th cord: 1K, S2

Row 11 – start with 21st cord: 1K

Row 12 – start with 19th cord: 1K, S2

Row 13 – start with 17th cord: 2K

Row 14 – start with 15th cord: 2K, S2

Row 15 – start with 13th cord: 3K

Row 16 – start with 11th cord: 3K, S2

Row 17 – start with 9th cord: 4K

Row 18 – start with 3rd cord: 5K, S2

Row 19 – start with 1st cord: 6K

Row 20:  below the last row of knows, make a row of Alternating Square Knots (you will see a circular pocket starting to form)

An inch below the last row, make a Wrapped Knot. The second segment is now complete.

plant hanger / segment three

Now that the second segment is completed, the next 12 Lark’s Head Knots (24 individual cords) will comprise segment three. 

Row 1 – start with 1st cord from left: 6K

Row 2 – start with 3rd cord: 5K, S2

Row 3 – start with 1st cord: 5K, S4

Row 4 – start with 3th cord: 4K, S6

Row 5 – start with 1st cord: 4K, S8

Row 6 – start with 3rd cord: 3K, S10

Row 7 – start with 1st cord: 3K, S12

Row 8 – start with 3rd cord: 2K, S14

Row 9 – start with 1st cord: 2K, S16

Row 10 – start with 3rd cord: 1K, S18

Row 11 – start with 1st cord: 1K, S20

Row 12 – start with 3rd cord: 1K, S18

Row 13 – start with 1st cord: 2K, S16

Row 14 – start with 3rd cord: 2K, S14

Row 15 – start with 1st cord: 3K, S12

Row 16 – start with 3rd cord: 3K, S10

Row 17 – start with 1st cord: 4K, S8

Row 18 – start with 3rd cord: 4K, S6

Row 19 – start with 1st: 5K, S4

Row 20 – start with 3rd: 5K, S2

Row 21 – start with 1st: 6K

Row 22 – below the last row of knows, make a row of Alternating Square Knots (you will see a circular pocket starting to form)

Finish with a Wrapped Knot.

A very long post, I know, but the finished project is sweet! Happy Knotting!

The biggest compliment is a little share – please pin the photo below!

Need to save this for later?