Step 4: 12" (30.5 cm) below ring, separate strands into groups of 2, knot each group together to make 3 knots.

Step 5: Skip first strand, separate strands from first 2 adjacent knots and knot them together 3" (7.5 cm) below knots just made.

Step 6: Knot next 2 strands together in line with knot made in Step 5. One single strand remains on right.

Step 2: Knotting Your Cords

Separate the cords into four groups with two strands in each group. String a bead onto each group of two strands and make a knot under the bead by making a loop with the two strands and pulling the ends through the loop. The knot should be several inches down the length of the cord and will be the starting point of the holder part of the hanger.

Now take one of the strands from one group and knot it with one of the strands from an adjacent group a couple inches down from the previous knot. Continue down the line knotting together strands from adjacent groups. You will end up with one free strand on each outer side. You will knot these two strands together to form a circle of knots.

It might get a little confusing now that your strands aren't in a line anymore, but you'll repeat the same process of knotting one strand from one group with one strand of an adjacent group once again about an inch down from the previous knots.

Step 3: Finishing and Hanging Your Plant

You are just about done! All that's left is to gather all the strands of cord together and loop them into one large knot. The strands below this knot make the tassel which will hang below your potted plant. If during your knotting the strands became uneven, you can cut them to even them out.

It will be a little tricky to figure out how to get your pot into the holder, but the pot will sit right on top of the big knot and the knots you made will make a holder that surrounds the sides of your pot.

Congratulations - you've made your first macrame plant hanger!

Macrame Plant Hanger for Beginners

By CarissaR5 Follow

This instructable will show you how to make your own macrame plant hanger. If you have been wanting to get into macrame, but have been intimidated by it thus far, look no further. This project will ease beginners into macrame - the art of knotting cord into patterns.