Simple Rope Plant Hanger | DIY Plant Hanger

This simple rope plant hanger adds a modern and colourful twist to any room! If you love the idea of creating your own plant hanger but don’t have the time to learn macrame, then this project’s for you. With only a few basic knots you’ll be hanging your plants in no time!

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HOW TO MAKE A SIMPLE ROPE PLANT HANGER

Fibre and textile crafts have made a HUGE comeback these last few years and DIY plant hangers are everywhere! This simple project is the perfect introduction into the beautiful art of macrame without needing to learn a bunch of knots or techniques. If you can wrap, and tie a basic knot, then you’ll have absolutely NO trouble making this yourself!

Not only is this an easy and quick way to add something handmade into your space, but it also adds a pretty pop of colour! Gradient shades of wool roving can be customized to create your very own happy hanger that instantly brightens up any room and the lucky plant that’s hanging from it.

Supplies you’ll need:

The full printable list of instructions is available at the end of this post, but here’s a list of affiliate links that will take you to products on amazon and etsy that are similar to the supplies I used to make them.

This DIY plant hanger is really simple, so you’ll only need a few basic supplies.

Grab some macrame cord. 4mm works great, but you can totally use 3mm or even 5mm if that’s all you have!

Begin by cutting 4 pieces of cord that measure 8ft each (96 inches.) You can adjust this length depending on how long you want your hanger to be.

Line up all 4 cords from end to end so they’re even. Fold them in half to find the centre and hang them on a wooden ring. The middle of your bundle should be directly on the ring and all the hanging pieces at the bottom should be even.

Hang the ring on a hook, so it’s easy to work going forward. I hung mine off a hook that was sitting on top of my closet door.

How to tie a gathering knot:

Cut another piece of macrame cord about 1 1/2 feet long (20 inches.) This is what you’ll use to wrap around the 4 cords you already have hanging up.

Starting at the top of your hoop, hold the 20inch piece of cord over the 4 other cords and form a “J” like in the photo below.

Hold the left side of the “J” in place and wrap the remaining cord around your hanging cords. Leave the top of the left side to stick out the top of the knot.

Once you’ve wrapped your cord around about 8-10 times, take the end and thread it through the loop at the bottom from the top down. Hold the loop in place with your thumb and pull UP on the tail sticking out of the top of the knot. The loop at the bottom gets pulled into the knot out of sight!

You should be left with two lengths of cord, one at the top and one at the bottom.

Go ahead and cut those off. You don’t need them anymore!

Voila! Your gathering knot is complete! Easier than you thought right?

Colour Blocking with Roving

The next step is adding a splash of colour! Grab the first shade of wool roving, and pull off a thin strip. The length will vary depending on how much roving you have. I used strips that were about 8-10 inches long. I also used 3 shades of blue and added them from lightest to darkest. You’ll need 2 strips of each colour.

Flip the hanging over. Add a dab of hot glue just underneath the gathering knot.

Press the end of the strip of roving onto the dab of glue, so it stays in place, then flip the hanger over so you’re looking at it from the front. Wrap the rest of the roving around the cords, just like you did earlier, layering one next to the other until you almost reach the end of your strip. Using a pencil or a knitting needle, tuck the loose end into the back of the wrapped roving, so the tail is out of sight.

Repeat the same process for the other two colours. You can make them all the same size or vary the size of one colour depending on how you want it to look. Now the top of your plant hanger is complete!

Tying Basic Knots

For the next step, measure 10 inches down from the last colour of roving. Grab any 2 of the hanging cords and tie them together with a basic knot. Repeat the exact same step with the remaining 6 cords, going two by two, and making sure the knots are even and all the same length.

You should now have 4 basic knots, that sit around the mid point of your hanger.

Next, you will tie 4 more knots, forming the part of the hanger where your pot will sit and stay secure.

When you look at your hanger, you’ll see 4 knots with two cords hanging from each one. Measure another 10 inches from your first 4 knots. Take two cords, each from a different knot and tie them together. It’s important to alternate which cords you tie together so it forms a “basket” when they’re all tied together in the next step.

Remember the gathering knot you learned in the first step? You’re going to make one more, just underneath your last 4 knots, (see photo below.)

Once you’ve tied your second gathering knot (you’re a pro now right?!) wrap three more strips of roving in the opposite order just like you did at the top.

I chose to glue two small felt balls to the top of each hanger for a little extra pizazz. This step is totally optional, but I really like the contrast and texture they add to the finished piece.

Adding Fringe

The last few steps are easy! Grab a pair of scissors and get rid of the remaining, uneven cords by cutting the bottoms off. Now you’re ready to make your fringe. Get a fork and start pulling the individual strands apart from each cord. The more you separate, the longer your fringe will be! It’s totally up to you. See the steps in the photo below.

You did it! Your DIY plant hanger is complete!

Where to find wool roving:

Etsy is a great place to buy quality wool roving. Good quality roving is less frizzy, and is easier to work with, especially when you’re pulling it apart. One of my favourite shops is Divinity Fibres. There are TONS of beautiful colours to choose from and it’s some of the best quality I’ve come across! The amazon link I listed above is for a less quality product (much frizzier) but you get a lot of different colours at smaller quantities, and a lower price point. Both will work just fine!

What can you use instead of wool roving?

Wool roving isn’t always easy to get at your local craft store. The good news is you can totally use yarn as a substitute, and there are plenty of colours to choose from! Any super chunky knit will work, you’ll just have to wrap it a lot more to cover the same area as the roving does. You can also use any kind of coloured cotton cord or even leather cord if you want a more neutral look.

It looks even better with a plant hanging from it!

I love how the gradient colours look together:)

Easy DIY Plant Hanger

This easy DIY plant hanger adds a modern and colourful twist to any room and is so simple to create!

Pair of Scissors
Hot Glue Gun
Fork

macrame cord ((4mm))
3 pieces wool roving ((gradient colours))
2 1 inch felt balls ((coordinating colour))
1 wooden ring

Cut 4 pieces of macrame cord that measure 8ft each (96 inches.)
Line up all 4 cords from end to end so they're even. Fold them in half to find the centre and hang them on a wooden ring. The centre should be placed directly on the ring and all the hanging pieces at the bottom should be even.
Hang the wooden ring on an elevated hook (off a door or on the wall) to make it easier to work.
Tie a gathering knot to start your plant hanger. (Detailed Instructions below)
To add colour, take the lightest shade of roving and pull off a thin strip about 8-10 inches long. Add a small dab of hot glue to the back of the hanger just underneath the bottom of the gathering knot.
Secure one end of the roving to the glue, then wrap the rest around the hanging cords until you reach the end. Tuck the last bit of roving into the wrapped portion so it's out of sight.
Repeat this process with the other two colours, so there are no gaps between the shades.
For the next step, measure 10 inches down from the last colour of roving. Grab any 2 of the hanging cords and tie them together with a basic knot. Repeat the exact same step with the remaining 6 cords, going two by two. Make sure the knots are even and all the same length.
Measure another 10 inches from your first 4 knots. Next, take two cords, each coming from a different knot and tie them together. Alternate which cords you tie together so it forms a "basket" where the pot will sit.
Tie another gathering knot just underneath the last 4 basic knots.
Add the final 3 pieces of roving using the same process as before, adding the colours in opposite order as the top.
Trim the uneven ends of cord at the bottom so they are all even.
One by one, use a fork to fray the ends of the cords.
For a finishing touch, glue two felt balls in a coordinating colour to the top of the hanger.
Your plant hanger is complete!

How to Tie a Gathering Knot

Cut a piece of macrame cord that measures 1 1/2 feet long (20 inches.)
Starting at the top of your hoop, hold the 20 inch piece of cord over the 4 other cords and form a "J" so the shorter end is on the left and the longer end is on the right.
Hold the left side of the "J" in place with your thumb and wrap the remaining cord around your hanging cords and over the left side of the "J" leaving half an inch exposed and sticking out the top of the knot.
Once the cord has been wrapped about 8-10 times, take the left over at the end, and thread it through the loop at the bottom from the top down. Hold the loop in place and pull UP on the tail sticking out of the top of the knot, hiding it inside the wrapped pieces.
Cut off the left over cords sticking out from the top and bottom of your gathering knot.

This simple rope plant hanger is super cute and adds charm and colour to any room! Gradient shades of roving, and macrame cord combine to create this happy handmade hanger! Such a fun and creative DIY decor project!