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Description: The Diamond Drop Planter is unique in the fact that it combines a wall hanging with a small plant hanger that nestles inside a ring. Beads and knots are used to form three attractive diamond shapes. There is no real cradle, just four "straps" that fit around the pot, which rests on the ring itself. It's a very unique Macrame design, and easy to make. Make sure you know how to tie all the basic knots used in the Diamond Drop Planter.
The finished size will vary depending on the size of the beads used. You can use a pot up to 12 inches.
Supplies Needed:
- 6mm cord material (71 yards)
- One 2-inch ring
- One 15-inch ring
- 40 beads (10-12mm holes)
- One 12-inch dowel (0.5-inch thick)
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Knots Used in Pattern:
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Cutting Instructions:
- Cut 8 cords, each 8-yards long
- Cut 2 cords, 36 inches long
- Cut one cord, 5 yards long
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| Step 1: Fold 8 of the 8-yard cords in half and direct them through the 2-inch ring, making sure the ends are even. Gather the cords together in a bundle, just below the ring. Use a 36-inch cord to make a Wrapped Knot around all the cords. It should be 1 - 2 inches in size. Make sure the top of it rests against the ring, and that it's tightened firmly. |
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| Step 2: Drop down 6 inches, and attach each cord to the dowel with Double Half Hitches. Make sure the dowel rests evenly when the top of the Diamond Drop Planter is hanging. |
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Here's an image of the first 5 steps. Click on the image and a larger one will come up in a new window. |
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Step 3: Mentally number the cords 1 - 16 (left to right). All Square Knots in this area of Diamond Drop Planter should be tied using 2 working cords and 2 fillers, unless otherwise indicated.
The beads for the diamonds will ALL be added in this manner:
Tie the FIRST HALF of a Square Knot. Add the bead over both FILLER cords. Tie the SECOND HALF of a Square Knot.
Row 1: Place the first bead as described above, using cords 7 - 10 to make the Square Knot.
Row 2: The next two beads should be placed just below, using cords 5 - 8 as well as 9 - 12.
Row 3: Add two more beads, using cords 3 - 6 and 11 - 14.
Row 4: Add two beads, using cords 1 - 4 and 13 - 16. |
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| Step 4: Take the unused cords (5 - 12), and tie a DOUBLE Square Knot. The working cords on the left are 5 - 6, and on the right are 11 - 12. The fillers for this knot are 7 - 10. The knot will be very thick and will rest inside the diamond shape, when it's completed. Make sure the SK you tie is lined up with the beads in Row 4. |
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| Step 5: Repeat step 3, but complete the steps in reverse order. In other words, follow the directions for row 4, then rows 3, 2 and 1. |
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Step 6: Use cords 7 - 10 to make one complete Square Knot. Repeat steps 3 - 5, to make the second bead design for the Diamond Drop Planter.
Step 7: Repeat step 6. |
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| Step 8: Prepare the large ring by attaching the 5-yard cord to the top of it, with a REVERSE Larks Head knot. Take each end and wrap half the ring, moving in opposite directions. The two ends should meet at the bottom. Tie a SK with the ends to secure the cord. Mark the two ends with tape. |
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Step 9: Attach all the cords to the top of the large ring, with Double Half Hitches. Push all the knots close together. You should now hang the Diamond Drop Planter to make it easier to work inside the ring.
Click on the image to see a larger picture. |
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Step 10: To make the "straps" for the Diamond Drop Planter, divide the cords into 4 groups: 1 - 4, 5 - 8, 9 - 12, and 13 - 16. With each group, do the following:
- Step A: Tie one complete Square Knot.
- Step B: Move down 1 inch, and tie another SK.
- Step C: Move down 1 inch and tie the FIRST HALF of a SK.
- Step D: Add a bead over the fillers, and tie the SECOND HALF of the SK.
- Step E: Move down 1 inch, and tie a complete SK.
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Step 11: Continue to move down 1 inch, followed by a SK, until each sennit reaches the bottom of the ring, when pulled straight down..
This is a great time to place the pot on the ring to see how it fits. Add or subtract knots as needed, so the straps fit snugly around the pot you are using. |
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Step 12: Find the two marked ends which are the cords used to wrap the ring. Use them as working cords, and tie a Double Square Knot around the other 16 strands, which are the fillers. Before tightening the knot, arrange the four "straps" so they are spaced evenly apart. They need to surround the pot, which will be supported by the bottom of the ring. |
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Step 13: Direct half of the cords in front of the lower portion of the ring, and the remainder behind it. Gather the cords together below the ring. Use the remaining 45-inch cord to make a Wrapped Knot around all the cords. Make sure it's tight, and apply glue. |
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| Step 14: Trim all the ends so they are even. Apply finishing knots to the tips, to prevent unraveling. If you prefer, you can simply unravel each cord, or brush the fibers to make a fluffed fringe for your Diamond Drop Planter. |
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