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Macramé Flower Pot
by Judy Palmer from
"Hang it up with Macrame".
Reprinted with permission from Grace Publications. This project cannot be sold!

You need:

6˝" Terra Cotta Flower Pot with Saucer
5-Ply (#72) Natural Jute Cord - 7-1/3 Yards
Four 12mm or 16mm Round Wood Beads
E-6000 or Goop Glue

Instructions:
Cut 1 filler cord 1-1/3 yards long. Cut 1 knotting cord 6 yards long.

Pin short filler cord to macramé board 12" from one end. Fold knotting cord in half and slide center of cord underneath the filler cord (a). Tie a square knot nest to the pin, using 2 knotting cords around the center filler cord (b&c).

Continue to tie a sinnet of square knots that will fit snuggly around the rim of the clay pot. The total length of the sinnet will vary depending on the exact diameter of the clay pot (a 22" long sinnet was used on this pot).

Center the sinnet on the rim of the clay pot and glue in place. Tie the 2 filler cords tightly together. Tie to top knotting cord to one of the other cords so that all 4 cords are hanging DOWN from the sinnet.

Thread a bead onto each cord end at varying lengths, then tie an overhand knot under each bead to hold it in place. Trim the knot and glue to secure. If you are using polypropylene cord, fuse ends to prevent unraveling.