Macramé plant hangers were hard to miss in 1970s interiors, where woven fibers brought plants off the table and into unused vertical space. The same combination of rope, wood and greenery fits the existing room without much alteration of the original form.
Homedit contributor Stephanie Alberes made this version out of jute twine, a rattan ring, and wooden beads. Rather than treating the hanger as decoration around the pot, knots form the structure that carries it, with four long straps meeting the basket fitted below.
Three materials bring the 1970s together
The hanger starts with 4mm hemp twine, wooden beads and a four inch rattan cane ring. All three materials are close in tone, so the pattern comes from the knots and changes in thickness rather than strong color contrast.
Alberes uses eight long strands of twine, which become 16 after folding. This amount of cord allows the hanger to extend from a small top loop to four long supports and a basket large enough for a planter.
Square notes form a repeating pattern
Square knots use four strands, with the two central strands placed between the outer strands. Crossing the outer strands in the opposite direction locks the group into a flat section.
A similar four-cord structure appears across the hanger, giving the long suspension straps a repeating pattern rather than leaving them as loose ropes.
Spiral knots break straight straps
Repeating half of the square knot turns the cord back on itself. The result is a spiral section that appears below each strap.
Mixing flat square knots with spiral sections makes long cords unread as four plain cords run from roof to planter.
The eight strands become a single hanging loop
Eight lengths of jute are folded into the center and secured into a large knot leaving a loop at the top. From this point, 16 loose strands carry the rest of the hanger.
The loop gives the part a compact attachment point while allowing the bottom cord to be split into separate sections.
Four chord groups establish the hanger structure
The 16 strands are divided into four groups of four. Each group forms part of the suspension system, so the gap starts at the top rather than near the drop.
It is important to keep the groups even as all four straps need to reach the basket at the same height.
A rattan ring spreads cords around the top
A rattan ring sits below the hanging loop, with strands attached around its perimeter. The rounded part separates the cords before they continue down the hanger.
The nodes at the bottom of the ring reconnect neighboring groups, forming an open diamond pattern between the ring and the four main bands.
Mix open cords with long strands of dense knots
Stripes alternate between knotted sections and open lengths of twine. A wooden bead sits between some of these sections, held in place by knots at the top and bottom.
Instead of covering every inch with macrame, the gaps expose the cord and make it easy to see every change in the pattern.
Beads prevent repetitive macrame patterns
Wooden beads appear at intervals along the ridges, breaking up long runs of square and spiral knots. Their pale imperfect surface is close to the color of flax.
Small touches of pale pink fiber also appear in some sections, adding another layer without changing the natural material palette.
Four matching straps carry the weight
Once suspended, the four straps show the length that separates the rattan ring from the planter. Each follows the same sequence of open cords, beads, square knots and spirals.
The long drop is part of what gives this type of plant hanger its 1970s vibe, placing the plant well below the hook while keeping the suspension system visible.
Braided cord forms a basket around the planter
Near the bottom, cords from neighboring strips join to form a basket. The three layers bring the strands closer together as they move down the container.
This clear structure adapts to the planter rather than the need for a shelf or rigid frame. A large knot at the bottom of the pot gathers the strands and closes the basket.
Macrame planters became part of the display
With the planter in place, the wooden beads sit near its rim while the woven hemp runs under the bowl. The container remains visible through the exposed cord structure rather than disappearing inside the woven cover.
Alberes used the Easter cactus, whose split stems extend beyond the edge of the planter. Green foliage, blue-green character, pale linen and wood garland make the hanging structure look just like the plant itself.
Hanging the Pot brings back the 1970s format
The finished hanger keeps the basic formula associated with vintage macrame plant displays: long suspension, natural fibers, wood accents, decorative knots, and plants housed in cord baskets.
What filled the 1970s interior also solves the current space problem. The planter doesn’t require a floor stand, shelf or table surface, while long woven hangers turn the space between the pot and its mounting point into a display piece.
