With macrame, great decorations for the home can be tinkered quickly and easily. In our video we show how to make a macrame hanging basket with succulents yourself.
DIY instructions for a macrame hanging basket [music: www.bensound.com]
In the 1970s, macrame hanging baskets were very popular and an indispensable part of every household. But then the decorative planter was forgotten for a long time and was even labeled as old-fashioned. But now the macrame hanging basket is experiencing a real renaissance and is developing into a coveted decorative object, especially among the younger generation. No wonder, after all, the macrame hanging basket is child's play to make yourself and through the Use of different materials such as rope, cord or even leather straps individually to suit your own taste adjust. In addition, the hanging placement of plants saves an enormous amount of space, so that you don't have to do without cozy indoor plants even in small apartments. Instructions for a DIY macrame hanging basket and everything else you should know about the new trend can be found in this article.
What is macrame?
Macrame is on everyone's lips - but what does this term actually mean? In fact, macrame describes a special knotting technique that was developed in the Orient and was used to make carpets, but also ornaments and jewelry. The special form of handicraft then came to Europe via the Crusaders, where it experienced several heydays. In addition to jewelry, hanging baskets in particular became the figurehead of the artful knotting technique, which is still very popular today and is also enjoyed as a hobby.
Macrame hanging basket: do-it-yourself instructions
Macrame-style hanging baskets have numerous advantages: They are not only extremely decorative, but also particularly practical, as you save a lot of space by hanging the plants. But the fact that macrame hanging baskets can easily be made by yourself ensures that this trend has many followers.
You need that for that
Many people do not dare to creatively design with the macrame technique because they consider it too time-consuming and complicated. In fact, a macrame hanging basket can be made without much effort.
All you need is:
- plants
- plant pot
- String or rope
- Tape measure
- scissors
- Planting clay
- Suitable plant substrate
- Possibly small wooden beads for decoration
How to make a hanging basket out of macrame
If you follow the instructions, making a macrame hanging basket is really not difficult: the first step is to prepare the materials. First, six pieces of the same length must be cut from the cord. Each string should have a length of about 90 to 100 centimeters (depending on how deep the hanging basket should hang later). In order to ensure that all of the ribbons are evenly long, it is advisable to carefully measure the individual threads with a tape measure and then cut them to size. When all the cords have been prepared, they are tied together appropriately next to each other, about 10 to 15 centimeters from one end of the bundle. This so-called base knot will later bear a large part of the weight of the flower pot, which is why it is particularly important to properly tighten the knot.
Now the real work with the macrame begins: The cords are placed on a table and sorted. Now form pairs of two from the cords lying next to each other. The pairs of twos are now knotted about 10 centimeters away from the base knot. The distance to the base knot can vary depending on the pot size, but care should be taken that the The nodes of the teams of two each have the same distance from the base node, so that a pattern that is as even as possible arises. Now the cords are placed next to each other on the table again. Now tie a knot again at a distance of 10 centimeters from the previous knot. However, this time the pairs of two are not linked to each other, but to each other by connecting the strings facing each other. To do this, knot the second thread of the first team of two with the thread next to it (i.e. the first thread of the second team of two). Then the second thread of the second pair is linked with the first of the third pair and Finally a knot with the second thread of the third pair and the first thread of the first pair made. Here, too, care should be taken to ensure that the nodes are at the same height again.
Now the end knot already follows: At the upper end of the strand, all cords are tied together again. By not pulling the threads all the way through at this knot, a loop is created that will later serve as a holder for the macrame flower pot. If you prefer something more individual and exciting, you can also decorate the basic shape of the macrame hanging basket. Wooden beads, which can be worked into the ends of the threads, but also above and below the knot, are particularly suitable for this. The hanging basket can also be made colorful by adding natural colors to it after the knot. B. colors in the modern ombré effect. In fact, the macrame hanging basket offers thousands of design options so that you can let your creativity run free.
Instructions for the macrame hanging basket in a nutshell
1. Cut 6 threads of the same length at a length of 90-100 cm.
2. Knot the base knot about 10 - 15 cm before the end of the strand with all the threads.
3. Sort the threads and divide them into pairs of two.
4. Make the knot about 10 cm above the base knot in pairs of two.
5. Now tie the adjacent threads of the different pairs of two together.
6. Make the end knot at the top with all the threads. Do not pull the end through completely, so that a loop forms for hanging.
Prepare the plants for the hanging basket
After the macrame for the hanging basket has been completed, the plants must be prepared for their new habitat. We chose in this case for Succulents decided to give these plants to the most popular houseplants count and are particularly suitable for hanging baskets not only because of their appearance, but also because of their easy-care nature. These should now move into a new pot, whose size and of course its style match the macrame you have just designed.
At the Repotting succulents The preparation of the new pot is particularly important here: around a quarter of this should be filled with planting clay, which improves the drainage capacity of the soil and thus waterlogging prevent. This drainage layer is particularly important for a hanging basket, as the flower pots do not have any holes through which excess water can run off. As a substrate for the new plants is suitable Cactus or succulent soil. This has the advantage that it is precisely adapted to the nutrient and soil requirements of succulents and thus optimally supplies them.
If the pot is about half full with succulent soil, the first plants can move in. These are carefully removed from their old pot and, if necessary, carefully freed from their old soil - if possible without damaging the roots. Smaller succulents can be placed in groups in a larger pot, while larger plants should be placed individually so that they have enough space to grow. When the plants are in place, the gaps in the pot are filled with more cactus soil and gently pressed down with your fingers. Now the pot and the plants can be placed in the macrame holder.
Which plants are suitable for a hanging basket?
Anyone looking for a macrame hanging basket is spoiled for choice: there are apparently an infinite number of different plants to choose from. In fact, succulents such as the coral cactus (Rhipsalis cassutha) ideal for a hanging basket: Combined in small groups, the robust plants not only look beautiful, the succulents also require little maintenance. They are also very popular too hanging plants difficult to kill like the string of pearls (Senecio herreanus) or the Efeutute (Epipremnum). And also Petunias (Petunia) are not only true classics when it comes to traffic light plants, they also make for a colorful eye-catcher. It is a bit more subtle, but still with pretty flowers Wax flower (Hoya), which is also happy about a hanging home.
If you are looking for more suitable plants for your hanging basket, take a look at our article hard-to-kill hanging plants past.
Many thanks to Floragard for their support!
