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Make Alternating Square Knots
Now we’ll move on to the basket or “cradle” section at the bottom of the plant hanger. For this section, we’ll be making three rounds of alternating square knots.
Round 1: Move down 2 inches, and work a round of alternating square knots.
How to Make Alternating Square Knots
- Take cords 3 and 4 from the left group and cords 1 and 2 from the right group. Now you will have a new group of four cords.
- Reorganize the other two groups in the same way.
- Tie a square knot with each of the three new groups.
Round 2: Move down 2 inches (measured diagonally), and work another round of alternating square knots.
Round 3: Move down another 2 inches (measured diagonally), and work the third round of alternating square knots.
At this point, insert the plant pot into the basket section. The last round of alternating square knots should align with the bottom edge of the planter. If you’re using a larger or smaller pot than mine, you may need to adjust the spacing between the rounds of alternating square knots.

Macrame Plant Hanger Supplies
Here are the basic materials you’ll need to make this easy macrame plant hanger.
- Macramé cord. Most importantly, you’ll need a cotton cord that’s suitable for macrame. I prefer to use a 100% plied cotton rope that measures 4mm in diameter.
- Scissors
- Small plant pot. I used a terracotta pot that is 4.5″ tall and 5″ wide. Try to find a pot that is similar in size.
- Measuring tape
- Wooden or metal ring (optional). Many people like to start their macrame plant hangers with a small wooden ring. If you don’t have a ring, I’ll show you another cool way to start your plant hanger with a buttonhole loop.
For this simple plant hanger, we’ll be creating the design with basic knots only. For a different look, you could add wooden beads in between some of the knots.

Macrame Knowledge Base
Basic Macrame terminology
- Row: A line of knots side by side, each tied with a different working cord.
- Alternating Cords: Forming a new group of cords by taking half the cords from adjacent knots previous tied, and tying a new knot the lays below and between where the cords are from.
- Filler Cords: The cords that are in the center of the knotting cords.
- Holding Cord: The Cord, Dowel, or ring onto which you anchor your project while you work on it.
- Knotting Cords: The right and left cords that are used to tie knots over filler cords.
- Working Cords: All cords in a design, those that do the tying (knotting cords), and the ones that are tied around (filler cords).
- Wrapping Cord: The cord used to gather and wrap a group of cords. You’ll see this at the top of a plant hanger.
What are the Needed macrame supplies?
Cord or rope is the most important supply. No shock on that. Then of course you need sharp scissors and measuring tape. Those are the essential ones.
Then comes the optional. Wooden rings, metal rings, sticks or dowels, beads in different sizes and materials (wooden, plastic, metal, etc.), ribbons, etc.
And also, optionally you can use other items that will help you make the project easier and organized, like T-pins, rubber Bands, macrame board, crochet hooks, and embroidery needles, among other items.
What is the best Cord or rope for Macrame?
For macrame, the most important supply you need is some sort of Macrame Cord, Rope or String, so let’s start by defining each one:
Macrame cord: is a tightly braided six-strand (or sometimes more) cotton cord separated into sections twisted around each other to form a thicker and stronger rope. Sturdy, but not the best if you want to brush out the ends for fringe.

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