Macrame Hanging Basket Capri in Hoooked Spesso Eco Barbante Chunky Cotton - Downloadable PDF

Macrame Hanging Basket Capri in Hoooked Spesso Eco Barbante Chunky Cotton

What is Being Made

This project creates a decorative macrame hanging basket designed to hold and display items while suspended. The Capri hanging basket combines functional storage with aesthetic appeal, making it suitable for plants, small objects, or as a standalone decorative piece. The finished basket features an open-weave macrame structure that allows visibility of its contents while maintaining structural integrity through strategic knotwork.

Primary Craft and Techniques

This is a crochet and macrame hybrid project that uses traditional macrame knotting techniques rather than hook-based crochet stitches. The project is classified as beginner-level difficulty, making it accessible to crafters new to macrame work. The construction relies on fundamental macrame knots tied directly into the cotton cord without requiring a crochet hook.

Macrame Knots and Stitches Used

The Capri hanging basket employs several essential macrame knots:

• Lark's Head Knot (Opzetknoop) – Used to attach the working cords to the metal rings, creating the foundation of the project
• Square Knot (Weitasknoop) – The primary knotting technique used throughout the basket structure, including variations such as the alternating square knot (Verspringende weitasknoop)
• Spiral Knot (Takeling) – Creates textured sections within the design
• Overhand Knot (Cordonknoop) – Used for securing and finishing cord ends
• Cross Knot (Kruisknoop) – Adds structural variation to the pattern

Construction Method and Pattern Flow

Step 1 – Foundation: Eight strands of Hoooked Spesso Eco Barbante measuring 6 meters are attached to a small 5 cm metal ring using lark's head knots, creating 16 working cords total. Four square knots are then tied in the center using 14 of these cords, establishing the basket's top structure.

Step 2 – Body Development: The working cords are divided into four groups of four cords each. Each group is worked with square knots for 5 centimeters. The pattern then incorporates spacing by skipping 10 centimeters between knotted sections. This skip-and-knot sequence is repeated three times, creating the open-weave characteristic of the hanging basket.

Materials and Specifications

The Capri hanging basket is constructed using Hoooked Spesso Eco Barbante, a chunky-weight cotton cord made from recycled materials. The kit includes:

• One bobbin of Spesso measuring 6 meters (primary working cord)
• Additional Spesso cord measuring 2.5 meters (for secondary elements)
• Two metal rings – one measuring 23 centimeters and one measuring 26 centimeters – serving as structural anchors
• One metal ring measuring 5 centimeters for the top attachment point
• Eight working cords in the initial setup

No crochet hook is required for this project, as all construction is accomplished through hand-tied macrame knots. The chunky weight of the Spesso cord makes stitches clearly visible and easy to work with, contributing to the beginner-friendly nature of the design.

Finished Characteristics

The completed Macrame Hanging Basket Capri features an open lattice structure created by the alternating square knots and spacing intervals. The basket hangs from the top metal ring and widens through the body, creating a functional vessel shape. The chunky cotton cord creates bold, visible knot patterns that serve as both structural elements and decorative features, making this piece suitable for contemporary and bohemian interior styles.