Choosing the right yarn is essential to creating a durable plant hanger with the look you desire. In this article, we will present some options and tips to help you decide which is the best option for you.
What is the best yarn for making a macramé plant hanger? This is probably one of our Top 3 most frequently asked questions. And the answer is... ALL OF THEM! But how so?
Any yarn can be used to make a plant hanger. However, there's one thing to always keep in mind: the choice will always depend on the effect you want for the piece and, of course, your personal taste (or your client's, if applicable).
Imagine you want a simple but sturdy plant hanger. For this effect, we suggest our Braided Cotton Yarn. Being a consistent and flat cord, it offers the hanger more resistance and durability and achieves a more constant dynamic, without great complexity. If you're a fan of simplicity, this is the ideal cord for your plant hanger!
See some creations with this yarn of ours below.
“I don't like the flat effect. I prefer a rounder effect.” Then you should use our Parallel Braided Cotton Yarn. This is a cord with the same resistance; the only difference is its more rounded configuration, created for those who also appreciate simplicity, but with a touch that makes a difference.
See for yourself in these creations:
Attention! These 2 cords are quite difficult to fray, hence their greater resistance. To make fringes with this yarn, a steel-bristle brush and a little patience are needed to fray and comb it.
If you're thinking of making an outdoor plant hanger, nautical yarns are an excellent choice due to their durability and resistance. These yarns can be washed and exposed to the elements; they are ideal for outdoor use and are UV resistant. If you prefer a flatter and wider effect, we recommend the braided nautical yarn, which has a flat shape and is therefore wider. This braid is more resistant and compact, making it ideal for creating more structured knots. Although it slips slightly, it can be unraveled.
If, on the other hand, you prefer a more rounded and soft-to-the-touch yarn, we recommend the tubular nautical yarn, braided in a knitted mesh. This type of yarn is lighter and easier to work with knots, and it's impossible to fray.
If you're more a fan of fringes and a slightly bolder effect, giving the slight impression of a more elaborate piece, our Twisted Cotton Yarn is your cord of choice. For plant hangers, it works very well; even though it's a more pliable yarn, its 3-strand twist allows it to be easily frayed and combed, and with this one, you can finish with a large and fluffy fringe, or use it for details, as you can see in these creations:
Finally, you might want to use the famous twine yarn for your hangers. Here, we call it “Cotton Wick”. Being a single-strand, softer, and very frayable yarn, it normally doesn't have as much resistance as the others, and it frays easily, making knotting difficult. We suggest using the wick, for example, for succulent nests, which are miniature plant hangers, like the example below with this yarn of ours:
Regarding yarn thickness, the most commonly used for hangers are between 3mm (smaller) and 4mm (medium). Not to mention the colors in which a hanger can be made, to match the flowers, plants, or any decoration!
And you? Are you a lover of vertical gardens and hangers for your little plants? 🪴
In just a few minutes, we made your choice easier, right?
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