The Driftwood Macrame Plant Hanger: A Free Knitting Pattern for a Boho-Chic Home Decor Piece
Introducing the Driftwood Macrame Plant Hanger
Elevate your indoor jungle with this modern, textured plant hanger, knitted in a soft cotton rope for a natural, boho feel. This quick and satisfying project uses simple stitches to create a stunning, sturdy cradle for your favorite potted plant. The Driftwood Macrame Plant Hanger is a free knitting pattern that combines the warmth of knit with the organic look of macrame, resulting in a boho-chic home decor piece that's both minimalist and inviting.
Materials Needed
To create this beautiful plant hanger, you'll need the following materials:
- Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (or any worsted weight cotton yarn) in 'Ecru' - 2 skeins (approx 200 yards)
- Needles: US Size 8 (5.0 mm) knitting needles (straight or circular for working flat)
- Gauge: 16 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette stitch (blocked)
- Additional Tools: Tapestry needle for seaming and weaving ends, scissors
Step-by-Step Instructions
Panel (Make 2)
Note: This hanger is knitted flat in two identical panels, then seamed and assembled. It fits a standard 6-inch diameter pot.
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Assembly
- Place the two panels with right sides together. Using a tapestry needle and the same yarn, seam the two long edges together, creating a tube. Leave the top and bottom open.
- Turn the tube right side out.
- Bottom: Thread a tapestry needle with a long piece of yarn. Weave the needle through the stitches at the bottom edge of the tube, about 1 inch from the edge. Pull tightly to gather the bottom closed. Secure with a knot and weave in ends.
- Top: Cut 4 strands of yarn, each 40 inches long. Fold each strand in half. Insert the folded loop through the top edge of the tube (about 1 inch down from the top) and pull the ends through the loop to create a lark's head knot. Space these 4 knots evenly around the top edge.
- Gather all 8 ends (from the 4 knots) together. Tie them in a secure overhand knot about 6 inches above the top edge of the tube. Trim the ends to an even length.
- Insert your plant pot into the hanger. The gathered bottom will cradle the pot.
Finishing
Weave in all remaining ends. Block lightly if desired to even out stitches.
