Bring the outdoors inside with a macramé plant holder. The origins of macramé date back to Arabic weavers of the 13th century who used the technique to finish loose ends of woven textiles. The craft spread through Europe and became a hallmark craft for sailors, who would barter and sell their creations at port. Many textiles and garments were adorned with macramé details during the Victorian and Edwardian era, but macramé fell out of favor with the clean-lined aesthetic of the turn of the century. Macramé tapestries, plant hangers and home accessories became popular again in the 1970s and are now making a contemporary comeback. Want to make your own plant holder? Pick up a pre-packaged kit that comes with all the supplies you need—it’s much cheaper than buying everything separately. Below, browse our selection of the best macramé plant holder kits.
1. Stillness Crafts Macramé Kit
Too often, kits targeting beginners include low-grade materials that look good only in the marketing photos. We were pleased, therefore, by the excellent build of all the supplies in this option, which includes enough to make one large plant hanger to hold a 4-inch-tall pot. The cotton rope is a beautiful white and is made of 3-ply strands, properly woven together to form a sturdy line. You get 109 yards of this cord as well as 12 smooth and light-colored wooden beads—perfectly spherical with burr-free holes. Finally, the instruction booklet is actually easy to follow, with step-by-step guidance to create and connect knots.
2. Hello Craft Macramé Kit
Want to create a plant holder with some pizzazz? Opt for a kit with lots of color and embellishments. We like this one, which includes 165 yards of white cotton cord as well as 160 wooden beads in a variety of finishes and colors to make the final piece look electric. The instructions show you how to knot and decorate a plant hanger from start to finish.
3. Nature Cord Macramé Kit With Pot
This DIY macramé kit includes all the materials you need to execute one plant holder, including even a plant pot, so you can immediately load and hang it once you’re done. You get just 50 yards of cotton cord (about half the length of our top pick, so knot with care); a wooden ring; an S hook; and two supplies not commonly found in these kits: a tape measure and a comb to groom your finished creation. There is also an easy-to-follow instruction booklet that makes this a great set for beginners. The 4-millimeter cord is made of 100 percent natural organic cotton and is free of chemicals and synthetics. As a bonus, both the packaging and the contents are recyclable and plastic-free.
