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We recently shared our Macrame Plant Hanger Tutorial and we loved it so much we decided to create a pattern for Halloween or Thanksgiving! It can work for either occasion. This easy macrame pattern is guaranteed to get you hooked on this classic art form.

This project is very simple and totally fun. The best part is you can get all the materials at your local dollar store. You can use a foam pumpkin or real – then all you need is some strong cotton yarn or thin cord.  A glue gun and scissors are also needed. This craft does take some time to finish but once you get a good flow going, your knots will be done in no time.

What do you need to make a Macrame Pumpkin Cover?

• Cotton yarn or cord
• Foam or real pumpkin
• Hot glue gun with glue sticks
• Scissors

How to Make a Macrame Pumpkin Cover – Macrame Pumpkin Wrap

Firstly, cut a long single piece of string – the length will depend on the size of your pumpkin.  You basically need it to go around the top of your pumpkin stump. This will act as the centre “loop”.

Secondly, cut several long lengths of string. Be sure to cut them long, making the knots will take up some of the length. We cut ours to about 36 inches long. Double each strand.

Attach the long lengths of string to the original length of string (the one that will become the centre loop). A simple loop around is all that is needed to being the macrame.

Once all of the strings are looped around, tie the original length together to form the loop.  

Lay your circle on the table and begin making your square knots. We will use this simple knot for the whole cover.  You may find it easier to work on the table or maybe directly on the pumpkin – do whatever feels best for you.

Begin by taking two of the looped strings and splitting them into four equal parts, two strings per group. Cross the far left strings over the middle two and under the far right. Then, bring the far right up under the middle two strings and through the hole created by the first step. Gently pull the strings together to form a knot. See the picture for a visual step by step.

Repeat this step across the entire loop, then again until there are about three layers of knots.

You’re Almost Finished Your New Macrame Pumpkin Cover!

This craft looks best if the knots cover at least half of the pumpkin and the tassels reach the table top.

When there are enough macrame knots tie the ends off using a simple knot.

Cut the extra string off.

Finally, separate the tassels to make them ‘puff’.

Crafters Tip: You can use your hot glue gun to attach the macrame pattern to the top of your foam/real pumpkin. This will keep it secure to the pumpkin, so it won’t slide around.

We hope you liked this How to Make a Macrame Pumpkin Cover – Macrame Beginner Knot tutorial.

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If you’ve never tried macrame this is a beginners tutorial, so you’re in the right place. This macrame plant hanger uses only simple knots so you don’t have to be an expert to complete it. This hanger works best with small pots, so when you’re shopping for mom, keep that in mind. Succulents are perfect, what’s more they make great gifts since they are easy to take care of and look so nice.

Easy DIY Indoor Macrame Plant Hanger Tutorial

What you’ll need:

• Flower pots
• Rope (one that can be unravelled to create three separate parts)
• Scissors

Firstly, cut two lengths of rope, they need to be the same length. The length will depend on how long you want your hanger to be and also how wide your pots are.

Secondly, tie a knot at one end of the ropes, holding the two pieces together.

Next, unravel the rope to create six smaller pieces.

Now tie three knots, equal distance from the top. Tie the small pieces of rope together to create the three new knots.

Repeat. Create another set of three knots, equal distance from the other three

Now tie one large knot, including all of the threads. This will be the base where your vase will sit.

You can stop here and cut the remaining rope, or if you want to have a double plant hanger, repeat the steps (1-7) to create another set of six knots.

Finally, a single or double macrame plant hanger for mom needs the ends cut to create the tassels.

Macrame Plant Holder for Mother’s Day

When you gift this to your mom, be sure to include a hook (unless she has one!) that can securely fastened in the ceiling…for obvious reasons.  Your mom is sure to love this Easy DIY Indoor Macramé Plant Hanger Tutorial gift, since it’s handmade and full of thought!

This Mother’s Day idea is not for you? Check out our Springtime Flower Pop Pillow Cover or Mason Jar Ideas for Mother’s Day.

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