Hand-Dyed Macramé: Create Unique Plant Hangers

Macramé is a meditative practice that allows you to create functional accessories with your own two hands. By combining knots and dye, textile artist Demi Mixon creates vibrant wall hangings and plant hangers filled with color gradients. For her work, she was honored with the 2020 Art Category Etsy Design Award.

In this online course, she takes you step by step through the process of creating a macramé plant hanger. Learn how to design, cut, dye, and knot a striking work of art to decorate your home or workplace. Create with your hands, play with your imagination, and make it all come to life with macramé.

Begin the course by getting to know Demi, creator of Demi Macramé & Designs, and your teacher for this course. She shares the creative journey that led her to the world of macramé. Hear about her influences and her sources of inspiration.

Get an overview of the materials needed to create your macramé wall planter, from the yarn to the different tools. Demi then covers the basics of dyeing various types of materials and how to create a gradient or ombré string. Learn how to make the clove hitch knot before deciding on the shape and color.

With your design in mind, sketch out what you want your wall planter to look like. Demi demonstrates how to create a macramé blueprint to help guide each step, as well as how to measure how much string you need. Then it’s time to dye your string and create transitional color gradients and ombrés. Once your string is ready, Demi guides you through knotting the base of the wall planter and giving it shape.

See how to finish your wall planter by trimming the sides, fluffing the piece up, and adding your plant. Wrap up the course by hearing Demi’s tips on how to maintain the piece over time.

Create a macramé wall planter with dyed string.

This course is for anyone who wants to explore the world of macramé or would like to learn how to make a wall planter.

No previous experience is required.

To take this course, you need cotton string, a frame of choice (Demi uses a 10” circular craft hoop), tape, scissors, a plant pot, something to sketch your design, and dyeing materials such as gloves, dye, salt, measuring spoons, and a pot.