Common Knots
The gathering knot (also called a wrap knot) is used to neatly bundle cords together at the top or bottom of a macramé hanger. It creates that clean, tight band that looks professional and polished.
The square knot is the backbone of macramé. If your piece has structure, symmetry, or a flat panel section, this knot is doing the heavy lifting. It’s formed with four cords: two in the center (fillers) and two on the outside (working cords).
The spiral knot (also called a half square knot sennit) is created by repeating the same half of a square knot over and over. Instead of lying flat like a regular square knot, the pattern naturally twists into a gorgeous rope-like spiral, which is perfect for plant hanger arms and decorative accents.
Beaded MacramÉ Plant Hanger Pattern
- Run the six cords through the 2-inch wooden ring, leaving equal lengths of cord on each side of the ring.
- Tie a gathering cord at the top to secure the cords to the ring.
- Take four of the cords to begin working on one of the 3 legs. Using the outside cords as your working cords, create a spiral by tying half knots. Continue tying the half knots 55 times to create a long spiral cord. Repeat this step with the other two sets of cords.
- Next, slide four beads onto each set of two cords.
- Then, use two cords from each leg and tie them together using a square knot. Tie 6 to 8 knots depending on the planter you will be using. Repeat this step twice to create a place for your planter to hang.
- Now bring all of the cords together and tie them using the gathering cord. Slide the gathering cord up or down to where you need it.
- Once you've adjusted everything to fit your plant, cut the tail to your desired length.
