10. T-Shirt Yarn Woven Macramé Plant Hangers
What This Idea Means
Worn-out cotton t-shirts can be sliced into continuous strips to make soft, stretchable jersey yarn. Using basic macramé knotting techniques, this upcycled yarn creates sturdy plant hangers that hold potted greenery in light-filled windows.
Needs to Make This
- 2 to 3 old 100% cotton t-shirts
- Fabric scissors
- Wooden ring or metal washer (2-inch diameter)
- Measuring tape
How to Make It
- Cut off the bottom hem and upper chest of a t-shirt, leaving a plain cylinder of fabric.
- Cut parallel 1-inch strips horizontally across the cylinder, leaving 1 inch uncut at one edge, then cut diagonally across the uncut strip to create one continuous long yarn strand.
- Pull the yarn strand tightly so the raw edges curl inward into a smooth cord.
- Cut eight 3-yard strands of yarn, loop them through your wooden ring, and knot them at the top.
- Create pairs of cords and tie simple square knots down the length, forming a basket net at the bottom to secure your plant pot.
Tips and Variations
- Aesthetic Tip: Use monochrome white, heather grey, or soft nude t-shirts for an understated Scandinavian look.
- Variation: Dip-dye the bottom fringed tassel of the hanger in natural avocado pit dye for a soft blush ombre effect.