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Macrame Hanging Plateau Lucca in Hoooked Spesso Eco Barbante Chunky Cotton

What is Being Made

This project creates a macrame hanging plateau, a decorative wall or ceiling-mounted piece featuring a metal ring frame with knotted cotton cord accents. The finished hanging plateau measures approximately 70 cm in length and combines functional design with decorative macrame elements. The plateau serves as both a decorative accent and a functional piece for displaying small items or plants.

Materials Required

This project uses Hoooked Spesso Eco Barbante, a chunky weight cotton yarn that provides excellent structure and visual impact for macrame work. The kit includes:

• 3 strands of Spesso measuring 2.5 meters each
• 3 strands of Spesso measuring 10 meters each
• 1 metal ring measuring 4 cm in diameter
• 1 metal plateau component

The chunky cotton construction of Spesso Eco Barbante makes it ideal for beginners, as the thicker yarn creates clearly visible knots and works up quickly.

Techniques and Knots Used

This macrame project employs several fundamental knotting techniques essential to the craft. The primary knots featured in this design include:

• Gedraaide Weitasknoop (Twisted Spiral Knot) - used as a primary structural element
• Opzetknoop (Setup Knot) - the foundational knot that anchors the cord to the metal ring
• Weitas Knoop (Spiral Knot) - creates decorative spiral patterns along the hanging cords
• Kruisknoop (Cross Knot) - adds textural variation to the design
• Takeling (Wrapping Knot) - secures sections of cord together

The knotting pattern allows for customization based on desired hanging length, with cord lengths adjusted according to personal preference before assembly.

Construction Method

Assembly begins by drilling three evenly-spaced holes into the metal plateau component. The knotted macrame elements are then secured through these holes, creating a cohesive hanging structure. The metal ring serves as the primary anchor point for the twisted and spiral knotwork that extends downward from the plateau.

Difficulty Level

Rated as a beginner project, this macrame hanging plateau is accessible to crafters new to the technique. The chunky weight of Hoooked Spesso Eco Barbante yarn ensures that individual knots remain clearly visible and easy to work with, making it simple to follow the knotting sequence and correct any mistakes. The straightforward construction process and limited number of knot variations make this an ideal introduction to macrame decoration projects.