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Best Macrame Cord for Plant Hangers
Picked from Amazon listings, not hands-on tests. How we pick
A plant hanger carries a watered pot on a few strands, so cord choice matters more here than in a wall hanging. The short answer: 4mm macrame cord is the usual size for plant hangers and the all-round thickness. Step up to 5mm for larger pots, and keep 3mm for small, light ones. For construction, pick 3 ply (twisted) or braided cord: both tie firmer, more defined knots than soft single strand cord. Braided cord does not comb out, so plan a tassel that stays as cord. What differs between the spools below is thickness, construction, fiber and length. A hanger usually takes 6 or 8 folded cords, each cut 4 to 6 times the hanger length, so a 109 yard spool covers a few hangers and a 328 yard spool many; the calculator at /tools/macrame-cord-calculator gives the cut length for your size. This guide compares seven cotton cords by what their listings state. Nothing was tested, and none of these listings gives a weight rating, so the rating printed on the hook and anchor still sets the limit.
Compare the picks
| Pick | Thickness | Construction | Length | Fiber | Price | Per yd | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 HOMEBOBO 3 strand cotton cord, 4mm x 328 yd | 4 mm (5/32 in) | 3 strand twisted | 328 yd (984 ft) | Cotton, unbleached | - | - | Amazon |
 AIFUN 4 strand twisted cotton cord, 5mm x 328 yd | 5 mm | 4 strand twisted | 328 yd (300 m) | Cotton | - | - | Amazon |
 Bochiknot 3 ply cotton cord, 4mm x 240 yd | 4 mm | 3 ply twisted | 240 yd (220 m) | Recycled cotton | - | - | Amazon |
 Bobbiny braided cotton cord, 5mm x 108 yd | 5 mm | Braided | 108 yd (330 ft) | Recycled cotton | - | - | Amazon |
 JeogYong 8 strand braided cord, 5mm x 295 ft | 5 mm | 8 strand braided | 98 yd (295 ft) | Cotton | - | - | Amazon |
 ZXCDINO cotton macrame cord, 4mm x 109 yd | 4 mm | not stated | 109 yd (100 m) | Cotton | - | - | Amazon |
 GOHOF 4 strand cotton cord, 3mm x 328 yd | 3 mm | 4 strand twisted | 328 yd (300 m) | Cotton | - | - | Amazon |
Facts are taken from each Amazon listing. Prices are checked daily and shown with their date.
If you just want one
- Closest match for the jobHOMEBOBO 3 strand cotton cord, 4mm x 328 ydListing states 100% natural, unbleached cotton that is free of chemical dyes.
- Most for the money on paperAIFUN 4 strand twisted cotton cord, 5mm x 328 yd328 yards, about 300 meters, which the listing describes as enough for wide and long pieces.
- Most complete listingBochiknot 3 ply cotton cord, 4mm x 240 ydThree ply twisted construction, which the listing says resists tangling and unraveling and gives well-defined knots.
The picks in detail
Pick 1 · HOMEBOBO
HOMEBOBO 3 strand cotton cord, 4mm x 328 yd
See price on AmazonA 328 yard spool of 4mm cord with 3 strands twisted, in natural unbleached cotton. The classic 3 ply plant hanger cord in a length that covers several hangers or a medium wall hanging.
What the listing offers
- Listing states 100% natural, unbleached cotton that is free of chemical dyes.
- 3 strands twisted, described as giving flexibility and strength and making knots easier to undo.
- Diameter given as 4mm (5/32 in) with around 328 yards on one spool.
Limits to know
- Natural color only in this listing, so colored hangers need another cord or dye.
- Length is given as 'around 328 yards', an approximate figure, and no spool weight is stated.
Pick 2 · AIFUN
AIFUN 4 strand twisted cotton cord, 5mm x 328 yd
See price on AmazonA 328 yard (about 300 m) spool of 5mm 4 strand twisted cotton cord in beige white. A long spool for large wall hangings, where thick cord is used up quickly.
What the listing offers
- 328 yards, about 300 meters, which the listing describes as enough for wide and long pieces.
- Listing states natural cotton free of chemical dyes, with no polyester, acrylic or recycled material.
- 4 strand twist, described as giving the cord flexibility and strength and making knotting easier.
Limits to know
- A large single spool in one beige white color, with no color choice in this listing.
- Four strand twisted, not single strand, so it is not the pick for soft combed fringe.
Pick 3 · Bochiknot
Bochiknot 3 ply cotton cord, 4mm x 240 yd
See price on AmazonA 4mm 3 ply twisted cord made from recycled cotton, 240 yards per roll. The usual plant hanger thickness in a firm twisted construction, with enough length for several hangers.
What the listing offers
- Three ply twisted construction, which the listing says resists tangling and unraveling and gives well-defined knots.
- 240 yards (220 m) on one roll, described by the seller as enough for multiple plant hangers or a large wall hanging.
- Made from recycled cotton and listed in over 20 colors, including natural, black, mustard and sage green.
Limits to know
- Cotton absorbs moisture and can mildew, so this is a cord for indoor hangers, not for a porch.
- One color per roll: a contrasting wrap or stripe means buying a second full 240 yard roll.
Pick 4 · Bobbiny
Bobbiny braided cotton cord, 5mm x 108 yd
See price on AmazonA 5 mm braided cord of 100% recycled cotton, 108 yards (330 ft), in Natural. The thick cotton option for crochet baskets, rugs and poufs.
What the listing offers
- The listing names crochet and knitting next to macrame, with baskets, knit rugs, poufs and coasters as uses.
- Made from 100% recycled cotton, with the color created by blending shredded fibers and no dyes used.
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification in class 1 is stated in the listing.
Limits to know
- At 108 yards it is the shortest length in this guide, and the skein weight is not stated.
- The listing cautions that this braided cord cannot be brushed out, and as cotton it cannot be heat fused.
Pick 5 · JeogYong
JeogYong 8 strand braided cord, 5mm x 295 ft
See price on AmazonA 5mm cotton cord braided from 8 strands, 295 ft (about 98 yards) on a reel. A firm braided option when the plan is one or two larger plant hangers.
What the listing offers
- Braided from 8 strands at 5mm thickness; the listing says knots stay consistent and are easy to untie after a mistake.
- One roll is 295 ft (90 m), wound on a reel, and can be cut to any length.
- Made of natural cotton, with plant hangers named in both the title and the bullets.
Limits to know
- The seller calls it strong enough for heavy plant pots but gives no weight figure, so read that as wording, not a rating.
- The shortest pack in this guide, and the listing notes it ships on one of two different spools at random.
Pick 6 · ZXCDINO
ZXCDINO cotton macrame cord, 4mm x 109 yd
See price on AmazonA 109 yard (100 m) spool of 4mm natural cotton cord. A small spool for a first few plant hangers or one wall decoration; the listing says the cord frays easily and combs out.
What the listing offers
- Approx 109 yards (100 m) at 4mm, which the listing calls enough for several normal size wall decorations.
- Stated as pure cotton fiber in a uniform natural color.
- Listing says the cord frays easily and combs out, which matters for fringe.
Limits to know
- The construction (single strand, 3 ply or 4 strand) is not stated in the listing.
- 109 yards is the shortest spool in this guide, so larger pieces need a second one.
Pick 7 · GOHOF
GOHOF 4 strand cotton cord, 3mm x 328 yd
See price on AmazonA 3mm 4 strand twisted cotton cord, 300 m (328 yards) per spool. The thin option in this guide, for small, light pots and finer hangers.
What the listing offers
- 3mm diameter and 300 m per spool, described as a 4 strand twisted cotton cord.
- The listing says the ends form fluffy, wavy tassels, which suits a fringe under the pot.
- Listed in a variety of colors, with plant hangers named among the projects.
Limits to know
- 3mm is thinner than the 4mm usually used for plant hangers, so it suits small, light pots more than large ones.
- A 300 m spool is far more than a few small hangers need.
Read before you buy
- How to Finish a Macrame Plant Hanger Without a TasselThree ways to end a macrame plant hanger with no tassel: square knot base, woven base and crown knots, with tail lengths and how to secure cut ends.
- How to Start a Macrame Plant Hanger Without a RingFour ways to start a macrame plant hanger without a ring, each built on a 7 in (180 mm) loop section, with the extra cord every start needs.
- Macrame Plant Hanger Size Guide: Fit the Hanger to the PotSize a macrame plant hanger for 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 inch pots: arms, cord thickness, basket knot spacing and finished length, as ranges.
- The Macrame Knots You Need for a Plant HangerThe 5 macrame knots in a plant hanger, in order from ring to tassel: larks head, gathering knot, square knot, half knot spiral, overhand knot.
- How to Tie a Macrame Gathering Knot (Wrap Knot)Tie a macrame gathering knot (wrap knot) in 6 steps: a 20 to 24 in wrapping cord, 6 to 10 wraps, and fixes for loose or crossed wraps.
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