macrame and mason jar planter

macrame mason jar planter - myfrenchtwist.com
macrame & mason jar planter

macrame mason jar planter - myfrenchtwist.com

Of all the current craft trends spotted in the homes of hipsters, two of the most popular are mason jars and macrame. Mmm… why not create a lovely project using them both? A macrame and mason jar planter.

If you’re new to the art of macrame, don’t worry. This little project – my Don’t Be Square planter – is not difficult, and I’ve formatted it in an easy-to-follow tutorial. It consists mainly of Square Knots (hence the name.) If  you’d prefer to download a pdf of these instructions, you can here – thanks to one of my sweet readers, Hope!

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Supplies needed:

  • one 6″ gold metal ring (or even a short dowel rod or a piece of driftwood as I’ve used here)
  • 10strands of macrame cord, measuring 10 feet each
  • 1 mason jar

step 1

Cut rope into 10 pieces, each 10 feet long. Tie the cords onto the ring or dowel, using the Lark’s Head Knot (see tutorial here.) I’m making this planter as a gift for a vacation friend, so I thought it would be very fitting to use a piece of driftwood instead of a dowel rod. I love the beachy feeling it lends.

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step 2

Now that you’ve tied 10 Lark’s Head Knots and found a place to hang your project while weaving, you need to make sure you are familiar with the Square Knot. (You can find easy instructions here.) Practice a few times until you get the hang of it.

step 3

After you’ve mastered the Square Knot, it’s time to begin weaving the wall-hanging. Follow the steps below for making the first 9 rows.

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1. Start with the first cord on the left: 5K

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2. Start with 7th cord: 2K

3. Start with 5th cord: 3K

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(Continue making rows of Square Knots, following the instructions below.)

4. Start with 3rd cord: 4K

5. Start with 1st cord: 5K

6. Start with 3rd cord: 4K

7. Start with 5th cord: 3K

8. Start with 7th cord: 2K

9. Start with 9th cord: 1K

(You now have a completed diamond design.)

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step 4

Starting from the left side of the wall hanging about 6 rows down, begin making Half Hitch Knots from left to right, slanting down towards the center. (Follow this video tutorial for making a Half Hitch Knot.) Stop at the center (do not include the middle 2 cords of the wall hanging), then begin making Half Hitch Knots starting with the right side, weaving right to left and slanting down towards center. The two rows of Half Hitch Knots should meet in the center. (Remember, do not include the middle 2 cords of the wall hanging in your Half Hitch Knots.)

macrame mason jar planter - myfrenchtwist.com

step 5

About 3 inches down from the last row, starting with the 3rd cord, tie 4 Square Knots.

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Next, make a fifth Square Knot with the 2 extra cords on the left and the 2 extra cords on the right. This will form a “pocket” or circular pattern to the weaving.

macrame mason jar planter - myfrenchtwist.com

step 6

About 2 inches down from the last row, begin a final “circular” row of 5 Alternating Square Knots. (See this tutorial for creating Alternating Square Knots.)

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step 7

Finish the planter with a Wrapped Knot about 3″ lower than the final row. (See tutorial for a Wrapped Knot here.) Then cut the rope ends at your desired length.

step 8

The final step is easy. Simply fill the planter with a mason jar, then add water and flowers. As if this project isn’t sweet enough, why not hang it by your back door or in the kitchen to use for holding flowers your children pick from the yard? Hey, even wild dandelions would look hip in this adorable planter.

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Comments · 14

  1. hi love your work can you please tell me what size cord you use thanks

  2. Love to see this blog I also tried this about 40 years ago and I would love to try again as I miss my hangers oxox

  3. If I wanted to use something larger than a Mason jar (like a 5″ pot), would I have to use longer cords? Would I also need to space the larkshead knots farther apart?

  4. hey may I ask if you can substitute the mason jar with a plant pot? Thank you so much for the informative blog!

    1. I wanted to respond to Charms post. I just finished this plant hanger,substituting a pretty branch instead of the metal circle.I also put a plastic pot instead of the mason jar.I just made the bottom plant a tad longer. The good thing about macrame is that you can always substitute. I did lots of macrame back in the 70s and want to get back into it. Thank you for the new Bo Ho pattern! My plant hanger didnt take but an hour to tie and put a plant in it.

  5. hey may I ask if you can substitute the mason jar with a plant pot? Thank you so much for the informative blog!

  6. Hi, I had a brief love affair with macrame when I was around 9/10 yrs old. One of my school teachers taught me how to do it. I remember making plant hangers. I bought a book earlier this year with the idea that I’d give it another go, but I have to say I didn’t find it as straight forward as I thought I would!! My book has gone firmly back on the shelf for a little while longer. This is lovely blog Wendy. BW, Julie

  7. I haven’t played with macramé in ages, so your macramé and mason jar planter seemed like the perfect refresher project. I used an ash branch instead of the metal ring and I’m thrilled with the outcome. Thank you for a great project and helpful tutorials.

  8. This is my first visit to your lovely blog. What a great tutorial on the macrame and mason jar planter. Macrame was all the rage when I first got married in 1973 and once again here it is. You planter is just lovely…have a wonderful week!

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