Macrame Wall Planter | Macrame Planter Hanger | Beginner Tutorial

[@Krise343]

I haven’t done macramé since the early 70’s. Your tutorial really helped me figure out the pot holding part. Thank you so much!

[@RachelColton]

You’re welcome! Glad you are getting back into macrame!

[@argodzines9920]

By far the BEST instructional video I’ve seen on macrame. I love that you showed the beginning of each step and did so on both sides (which can be confusing). Thank you!!!!

[@RachelColton]

You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed this video!

[@dreemurrasriel255]

"I'm going to show you one more time" So many tutorial videos are in the need of this. 🤗

[@AkshataPai]

Loved this! Such a detailed video! 🤗 But way too much cord at the bottom. Wasted at least a couple of feet at the bottom bangs.

[@ceruleanblue7]

Thank you for the tutorial. I appreciate that you went slowly and explained it so it is easy to understand.

[@RachelColton]

You’re welcome! Glad you found it helpful!

[@lokaforhoya5919]

I’m trying out macrame and this was really helpful. Felt like I was being thought in person and I didn’t feel rushed nor had to rewind it all the time. Thank you 👍🏼🥰

[@RachelColton]

You’re welcome 😊!

[@chubzeee1]

This came out great. Thank you for the clear tutorial. I think you should revise your measurements though. I wasted so much cording.

[@merarihepburn3475]

This videos was AMAZING. Absolutely great for beginners and beautiful work!!

[@RachelColton]

Thank you ☺️ glad you liked it!

[@nicolehill5741]

You did an excellent job with your video. Made it easy to follow.

[@RachelColton]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[@rebeccaschoenberger4290]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I’ve made like 10 of these and people love them!

[@RachelColton]

You’re welcome!

[@Neer874]

You have really explained step by step and made the process of making the plant hanger so simple n easy.. easily I made this on my own.. thanks

[@RachelColton]

You’re welcome!

[@bjvg5691]

احببتها كثيرا شكرا لكم❤

[@liesnawati7730]

I'm begginner at macrame, and your tutorial is great, thank you

[@RachelColton]

You’re welcome!

[@ZubiZara]

Great great great tutorial.very ezy very simple.love from India.❤️

[@nyny121]

You make the best tutorials, thank you!

[@RachelColton]

You’re welcome 😊

[@taijatarvainen5195]

Thank you for tutorial! I did this today, and it was easy and beautiful 💕

[@RachelColton]

You’re welcome 😊!

[@amandal6779]

Came out super cute & very easy to follow! I used 3mm and ended up having an extra 2 feet of chord that I cut off. Just an FYI

[@jacqschro1578]

Maybe the length allows for choosing a larger planter size and the length of space it will hang from the top. Adjust to your preference.

[@catita8607]

Great tutorial thanks may I just suggest much shorter strings as it's a lot of waste to cut in the end

[@icpili1962]

I used 400cm and still very long, redo it and cut it into I made 2 plant hangers and still great length.

[@lenasanchez9893]

Really appreciate this tutorial. Thank you so very much!

[@RachelColton]

You’re welcome!

[@MagpieRat]

This was a great tutorial, thank you! I will have to join the chorus of people saying the string length is WAY too long, though! I repeated the top pattern an extra time, and STILL each string could have comfortably been a metre shorter. Don't get me wrong, I'd rather that than them being too short, but I feel like I wasted an awful lot of cord. Still produced a beautiful hanger, though!

[@katienewcomer1903]

Really great, thank you! Next time I would only use 110 inches of string for each piece; I had a lot left over (like others mentioned). The diagonal knot took me some getting used to, but can’t wait to use it more.

[@RachelColton]

You're welcome. The diagonal knots are tricky at first. Sorry to hear you had so much extra string. Save those cut-offs! There are lots of fun projects to do with small scrap pieces.

[@ailurophilely]

Thank you!!! I just finished making mine, it looks lovely. I will def do some more. Also thanks to everyone who mentioned the leftover strings. I used 280cm or 110 inches of string and I still have some leftovers but I might make a longer tassel. Thanks again :)

[@RachelColton]

You’re welcome!

[@OhhSnap03]

Made one of these today having watched another KZbinr’s video and found it left out some crucial steps that left me having to sort of figure it out on my own. Found your video and it was so thorough and exactly what I needed to be prepared for the next time I make this plant holder (tomorrow!) Such a great video, thanks for sharing! 🧡

[@RachelColton]

You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@jenniferdamourschevalier4064]

The best tutorial for me as a beginner thank you!! 😊👌

[@RachelColton]

You’re welcome 😊

[@goofy7602]

Thank you so much for the video I really needed this! It helps me a lot. ❤️

[@RachelColton]

You’re welcome 😊

[@priyankasurendran6726]

Thank you for this video.. I just followed ur video and did a perfect wall hanging..

[@RachelColton]

Yay! Glad to hear your project turned out well!

[@adrianaloureiro870]

Excelente! Parabéns! Obrigada! Beijo do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.

[@annetteduguay6748]

Excellent teacher - excellent project. I wish I had seen your videos when I first learned to macrame. The only question I have is "Why do we have so much waste at the end?" I have 3 feet to cut off, even with a generous fringe at the bottom.

[@RachelColton]

Thank you! The extra string could be a result of variations in the thickness of different brands of strings or a difference in the length between the bottom of the triangle and the diamond at the front. It’s always tricky to estimate how much you will need for any given project but if you make more than one you can always adjust the length. There are also some great projects to make with smaller pieces such as earrings or keychains or tassels!

[@annetteduguay6748]

@@RachelColton Thank you for replying so quickly. Those are good examples to watch out for. I love my little plant hanger and will definitely make a few more just like it.

[@hannahheighes2470]

What kind of plant would go best in this?

[@RachelColton]

You could do any plant. Low light plants would probably work best unless you can get it close to a window. Something with hanging vines would look good or even a succulent.

[@madhumitaghosh1118]

Thanks for sharing this beautiful video and it's easy to follow 🙏😀👌

[@RachelColton]

You’re welcome!

[@chitrajain6351]

Very good mam

[@RachelColton]

Thank you!

[@DJShreyZ]

TYSM for this video! if i wanted to make it just a bit skinnier and smaller (for a mason jar), would you just take off a strand on each side or would this mess up the whole equation?

[@anujabhagwat9099]

Nice .easy to follow

[@Moonlightlove31]

Why oh why didnt I read the comments before making this! Beautiful but so much extra string haha. Leave off like 20 inches each strand at least if you make it too ❤

[@RachelColton]

Sorry for the extra length! Save those cut offs for smaller projects!

[@habibsavoji777]

Awesome 😎

[@RachelColton]

Thanks!

[@chauhandeepak1]

Your teaching method is very nice

[@RachelColton]

Thank you! 😊

[@ushaajith180]

Beautiful design and neatly explained...thank u

[@RachelColton]

You’re welcome! Glad you like it!

[@rindaandin]

thank u so much for ur tutorial!!! i love it

[@RachelColton]

You’re welcome!

[@genivaldopereiradasilva572]

muito bonito. Parabéns pelo vídeo e didática.

[@RachelColton]

obrigada! que bom que você gostou do vídeo

[@homeschoolmomstamm]

Clear and detailed. Thank you.

[@RachelColton]

You’re welcome!

[@kellyreed4108]

I made this with 5mm I cut 120in and added extra knots still had a goos 12in tail, it turned out really nice and was only the second time I’ve done macrame great video but definitely cut less

[@serenasantista]

Hi dear, can I have an opinion? First I want to thank you for taking the time to teach us your work. But for those who didn't know anything like me about macrame, it's tiring to watch every move you make and to listen takes time to learn. It would be much more interesting for you to show us how it is done just by showing the points, slowly and without talking so much because for any layperson to see how it is done, that is enough. Other people here on youtube do this and that's how I learned. And I'm still learning. Unfortunately others show very fast, but I think it is for those who are not beginners. The look also makes us learn without needing too much blah blah blah. lol Don't be upset because it's just my opinion ok? Your works are very beautiful and if you continue to teach us it will be very good A hug

[@RachelColton]

Thank you for sharing your feedback. I’ve had many people comment that they appreciate the verbal instructions but perhaps I will try making a video in the future that is wordless. Or you could mute me 😆!

[@giselledeniur408]

Eu amei sua didática! Não falo seu idioma, mas consegui entender todo o passo a passo. Gostaria de saber qual a metragem dos cordões? Muito grata! Sucesso.🌷

[@josianepacheco9804]

🇧🇷Nossa😍Parabéns! Além de um trabalho lindo o se vídeo ficou muito didático. 👏👏👏

[@RachelColton]

obrigada! Estou feliz que você tenha gostado deste vídeo!

[@bjvg5691]

Your CV is intersting.

[@myriamfrancois5996]

Merci beaucoup. Les explications sont claires. 🤗 bravo

[@RachelColton]

You’re welcome!

[@heatherdegreeff1092]

You're a very good instructor and I look forward to trying this. A simple question; if you're using a stick, is it just a stick you've gotten from outside, or is it something you purchase?

[@RachelColton]

Thank you! You can use a stick you find outside or a dowel from the craft store. You can find instructions for cleaning sticks and driftwood online. I usually clean mine with bleach diluted in water and give them a quick scrub with a scrub brush!

[@heatherdegreeff1092]

@@RachelColton thank you!

[@hapsyv-r7360]

Thank you!!!! Amazing Video.

[@RachelColton]

You’re welcome!

[@lizylize9866]

Thank you for the very detailed tutorial 🙏🏾. I’m a beginner and very confused. You mentioned on the second row of square nots to alternate leaving two strings out at each end. However, I’m not sure whether I’m supposed to include those two strings on the left side as I’m going right to left. I’ve started over 5 times to get this diamond shape 😩🙏🏾

[@RachelColton]

Ugh! I’m sorry you are having trouble. Are you referring to the inverted triangle shape at the top of the design? Leave out two strings on both sides in the second row to form alternating square knots. In the next row, leave out four strings on both sides and so on until you have a triangle. Does that make sense?

[@lizylize9866]

@@RachelColton Thank you. I finally got!!!

[@marinahenderson7505]

Just made this! Don’t cut 165 inches of cord!! WHAT A WASTE!!!!! I would cut about 135 inches or so, I had soooooo much left over.

[@marinahenderson7505]

Also I used a medium sized pot, around 6’’ so if your using a small pot like 4’’ just keep that in mind.

[@RachelColton]

Keep your cut off pieces and use them for small projects such as earrings, keychains, tassels, or wall hanging fringe!

[@TheOPInailaddict]

I thought the left over looked super long on hers and I’m definitely not wanting that much so this is super helpful! Thank you!

[@dreemurrasriel255]

Done. The problem is: if im using a small pot, the ropes are too long and its unstable. If using a large pot, it holds it perfectly, but is pushed away from the wall. But lovely craft. Loved it. :) (is there any way to make it more complex so the pot cant slip through easily between two threads?)

[@RachelColton]

You could create more of a traditional netting at the bottom like the one I use in my other plant hanger video. You create a net using square knots. That will hold the pot more securely.

[@dreemurrasriel255]

@@RachelColton brilliant! Thanks! :)

[@JadrankoA]

beautiful 🥰😍

[@RachelColton]

Thank you ☺️!

[@Lily-iy1jr]

Hi Rachel! Thanks for this detailed tutorial! How did you affix this to the wall? I’m a bit worried about weight of my plant (6in pot) so wanting to see what others have done!

[@RachelColton]

You’re welcome! I’d recommend either screwing into a wall stud or using some sort of heavy duty drywall anchor such as a toggle bolt or molly bolt.

[@jacinthepelletier4541]

Merci

[@RachelColton]

de rien

[@trees_louise]

Hi Rachel, I've just started making this, and I'm trying to do the math. I want to make it slightly wider to accommodate my pot width. How many extra pieces would I need to add to keep the shape and pattern, just wider? I did the math that I could and determined I would need two extra on each side, I think, so a total of 20 strings. Does that sound correct? Would I need to add four extra pieces for every added bit of thickness to keep the pattern even?

[@RachelColton]

Yes that sounds right. You need to keep the number of strings even to make the alternating square knot pattern. You could add one extra string to each side or two or more!

[@trees_louise]

@@RachelColton So I added a total of 4 extra pieces, so a total of 20 and it worked out wonderfully! for the bottom part instead of the widest being four knots wide mine was 5, and I couldn't be happier with it. My first ever macrame piece. Thank you so much for the tutorial!

[@RachelColton]

Yay! You’re welcome! Glad it turned out well!

[@norraihanaishak7953]

hi beautiful design ! what size of your pot ?

[@RachelColton]

Thank you! If I remember correctly it’s about 5 inches across the top and about 5 inches tall. I will measure tomorrow to double check!

[@beccah9092]

Love this! but curious what size pot did you use? worried I'll make it and it won't fit my plant 😅💕

[@RachelColton]

Hi! Thanks! The height is about 4.25 inches. The bottom is about 3.75 inches across. The top is about 5 inches across. You can accommodate a larger pot by starting the bottom portion farther down from the bottom of the design. Does that make sense?

[@beccah9092]

@@RachelColton Yes! Thank you thats been really helpful

[@RachelColton]

Great! You’re welcome!

[@kjackson1458]

The dowel rock/ stick looks to be more 19cm than 19"? Is that a typo?

[@RachelColton]

It is 19 inches but you can make your planter any size you would like!

[@kathynwokobia3973]

What size pot did you use?

[@RachelColton]

Apologies for the very late reply. The top diameter is about 5 inches. The height is about 4.5 inches. And the bottom diameter is about 3.75 inches. You can accommodate any size pot by adjusting the length of the string that comes around to make the knots in the front and by adjusting where you form the gathering knot at the bottom.

[@Kristine-mc2tm]

As to what size of pot does it fit? I want to try it😬

[@RachelColton]

Sorry for the delayed response! The pot is about 4.25 inches high, 5 inches across the top and 3.75 inches across the bottom. You can adjust the size of the net at the bottom to fit a larger or smaller pot

[@Kristine-mc2tm]

Thank you so much, I've tried it and it was amazing even though it took me so long to finish one.

[@meghann5882]

Great tutorial and cute planter. Wish I hadn’t cut 165in. Wasteful. I even added a bunch of extra knots and left areas long to use up my string and still have about 48in to cut off at the end. Also my stick is only 9in (not 19) and is plenty big enough.

[@RachelColton]

Glad you enjoyed the tutorial and your finished product! Sorry about the long cutoffs. Save these scraps since there are lots of fun things you can make with small pieces - earrings, key chains, wall hanging fringe, headbands, etc!

[@p-mstefanie6814]

3 meters each rope is way enough to do this project! I did it and have a total of 30 inches long macramé and still a lot of waste of rope

[@fatpromdate]

Do you know of a good online resource for buying materials?

[@RachelColton]

I purchase rope and string from knotandrope.com, niroma studio, and modern macrame. There is a link with a discount code for modern macrame in the community section of my channel.

[@alexiscarrillo9995]

Where do you get your materials? 💕

[@RachelColton]

I purchase string and rope from knotandrope.com, modern macrame, and niroma studio. For hardware, wooden rings and dowels, I either find them at craft stores or order them through amazon. The mustard colored string in this video is from Niroma Studio. The dowel is from Michaels. I hope that helps!

[@lynnortega1344]

This is a great beginner wall hanging/planter. So easy I was able to add some decorative beads without a hitch. What is your all time favorite piece?

[@RachelColton]

Glad you enjoyed this project and were able to add your own touches! I am working on my first macraweave and it’s taking the lead as my new favorite. I will get a tutorial up as soon as possible!

[@lynnortega1344]

@@RachelColton Wow...can't wait to see it! You are so very talented in this.

[@RachelColton]

Thank you 😊

[@karenbergeson6541]

What size of pot will this hold?

[@RachelColton]

The pot I used is about 5 inches across the top, 4 inches across the bottom, and 4.5 inches tall. You can always adjust the bottom portion to hold a larger or smaller pot.

[@ranehridhaaniic4594]

👌👌👌

[@azammahmood7300]

👍👍👍

[@TrulyMajestic]

Hi Rachel, You have a really cute channel. I'd love to interview you and feature your crafts on my blog if you're up for it. Please see the ABOUT section on my channel to send me a business email, or contact me of facebook. Sorry for contacting you publically. I couldn't find any other way to contact you :) Have a great day!

[@RachelColton]

Thank you 😊. I’ll check out your blog!

[@elizabethkelley5128]

Appreciate the video but your measurements are way off. This wasted A LOT of string and also are you sure you even measured your stick correctly?

[@RachelColton]

Sorry for the extra string! Save your scrap pieces for smaller project like earrings, keychains, ornaments, and tassels!