We’re head over heels for macrame hanging planters! All the rage in the 1970s, the plush planters are back and ready to inject boho style into your surroundings. Trailing plants are especially fetching spilling out of them — try ivy, philodendron, pothos or a succulent like string of pearls (its vine of quirky bead-like buds is a joy to behold).
Published June 17, 2020, Updated Mar 22, 2022
Make: Kooky Pom-Poms
Starting off with one of our own, Tiffany Pratt’s totally original plant hanger combines macrame-esque netting and a rainbow array of pom-poms. Delightful decor for a nursery or porch, the colourful planter brings both colour and coziness to a space.
Buy: A Two-Toned Holder
Two-toned and stylish to the max, this hand-crafted macrame planter is made with cotton rope sourced from Ontario. Bands of blue are a pleasing twist to the usual. Pot and plant not included. Taastrup Natural Fibers Plant Hanger, Wayfair, $97.
Make: Mini Macrame
Pint-sized plants are adorable – and even better when cradled in their own colourful knitted blankies. This cheery group of rainbow holders is easy to make through Etsy seller Driftwood Family, where a digital download PDF is available for $7.
Buy: Soulful Mustard
Add a textural element to your living room, bedroom, kitchen or hallway with this earthy handcrafted holder. A gold ring enhances the macrame holder’s mustard tones. Macrame Plant Hanger, Baba Souk, $30.
Make: Natural Hangers
Bathrooms and plants go together like flowers and bees. Textile guru Jennie of Jenny Lemons attached this lovely trio to her bathroom — instant cozy update! Perfect for small spaces, they can be hung from the ceiling, a shelf or a wall.
Buy: Cozy Cuties
Teeny plants can get lost on a bookshelf. Instead, give your baby succulent a fuzzy little swinging cradle. Hang one (or three) at your window, in your office or from a shelf. Each one comes with a clip-on ring – and a mini faux succulent. Mini Macrame Plant Hanger & Plant, Designed to Dream Shop, $22.
Make: A Looped Design
Seeing tufts of leaves poking out of a macrame planter is so satisfying! Pop a plant into this simple DIY macrame hanger that features a metal loop up top. It’s a cinch to make, says Alexis, the blogger behind the craft site, Persia Lou.
Buy & Make: Beaded Build-Kit
Crafters, here’s a hefty holder for your next project. The kit contains 18 yards of macrame cord, one ring, four beads and instructions. Put in a plant with cascading leaves and suspend it in the bedroom for pizzazz. Macrame Plant Hanger Kit, Walmart, $23.
Make: A Dip-Dyed Dangler
Use basic knots and patterns to make this boho-chic plant hanger by FTD by Design. Match it to the rest of your decor by dipping the bottom bit into any colour of your choosing. This little planter is perfect for small-space growing, like your at-home herb garden.
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