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4 Cozy Reading Nooks You’ll Want in Your Home Right Now

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How to Make a Simple Macrame Plant Hanger

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Completed planter


Things You'll Need

  • Chunky yarn or cotton filler cord

  • Beads (optional)

  • Craft Ring Scissors

  • 12 toothpicks

  • Tape

  • Potted plant or glass bowl to place plant in

Step 1

Measure and cut 12 strands of yarn (each measuring approximately 150 cm in length)

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Step 2

Make the ends even and tie them into a large knot, leaving some yarn to hang from the end.

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Step 3

Separate the strands into six pairs of 2.

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Step 4

Tie each pair with a double knot approximately 5cm away from the main knot.

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Step 5

Tie each strand to the next strand along, forming six pairs.

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Step 6

Continue to tie pairs.

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Step 7

If you choose to add wooden beads, attach a toothpick to the end of each strand using tape. You can also wrap tape around the end of each strap.

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Step 8

Thread a bead onto one strand and the same bead onto the next strand. Continue threading all remaining pairs using beads. Cut the toothpicks or tape off the ends of the strands.

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Step 9

Thread all 12 strands through the craft ring and tie a knot to secure.

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Step 10

Tie a large knot through craft ring.

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Step 11

Cut a piece of yarn and wrap around the end of the strands as shown.

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Step 12

Tie yarn around and trim excess.

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