# Best Macrame Cord for Plant Hangers Source: https://cordandknot.com/best/best-macrame-cord-for-plant-hangers Publisher: Cord and Knot. Picks are chosen from what each Amazon listing states, not from hands-on tests. Method: https://cordandknot.com/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. ## Picks ### 1. Macrame Cord 4mm x 328Yards(984Feet),Natural Cotton Macrame Rope - 3 Strands Twisted Macrame Cotton Cord for Wall Hanging, Plant Hangers, Crafts, Gift Wrapping and Wedding Decorations Thickness: 4 mm (5/32 in); Construction: 3 strand twisted; Length: 328 yd (984 ft); Fiber: Cotton, unbleached A 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. ### 2. AIFUN Macrame Cord 5mm x 328Yards, Beige White Natural Cotton Macrame Rope Thickness: 5 mm; Construction: 4 strand twisted; Length: 328 yd (300 m); Fiber: Cotton A 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. ### 3. BOCHIKNOT 3-Ply Macrame Cord 4mm x 240yds (220m) - Soft Cotton Macrame Rope for Beginners, Easy to Knot for Wall Hangings, Plant Hangers, Boho Decor and DIY Crafts (Natural) Thickness: 4 mm; Construction: 3 ply twisted; Length: 240 yd (220 m); Fiber: Recycled cotton A 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. ### 4. Bobbiny Premium 5mm Braided Macrame Cord (Natural) 108yds/330ft (100% Recycled Cotton) Thickness: 5 mm; Construction: Braided; Length: 108 yd (330 ft); Fiber: Recycled cotton A 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. ### 5. JeogYong Braided Macrame Cord 5mm x 295ft, Natural 8-Strand Braided Cotton Rope, Colored Drawstring Cord Craft Rope for Plant Hangers, Wall Hanging, Dream Catcher, Garden, DIY Projects Thickness: 5 mm; Construction: 8 strand braided; Length: 98 yd (295 ft); Fiber: Cotton A 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. ### 6. Macrame Cord 4mm x 109Yards 100% Natural Cotton Macrame Rope Cotton Cord for Handmade Macrame Supplies, Wall Hanging, Plant Hangers, Crafts, Knitting, Decorative Projects Thickness: 4 mm; Construction: not stated; Length: 109 yd (100 m); Fiber: Cotton A 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. ### 7. GOHOF Cotton Macrame Cord 3mm 328yards Natural Colored Macrame Supplies, Soft Craft Cotton Rope for Plant Hanger Wall Hanger Dreamcatcher (Beige) Thickness: 3 mm; Construction: 4 strand twisted; Length: 328 yd (300 m); Fiber: Cotton A 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. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.