Boho-inspired fabrics are easier to create than you think. Once you know the basics of creating a loom over a planter, you'll be in an afternoon art session, away from creating your own woven planter.
To weave something, you must first create a warp. These are the pieces of thread or twine that normally run vertically and will act as a loom.
Cut small pieces of cardboard or paper rolls and tape them to the top and bottom of the pot in strips. This will make weaving easier by helping the loom warp protrude over the sides of the pot.
Create the warp by tying a piece of twine directly to the center of the pot. Continue wrapping the rope in a clockwise motion over the pot until the entire container is covered and a warp is created. Make sure the warp is evenly spaced.
The tassels hanging at the bottom are added first. Use what is called a rya knot. These are created by placing a piece of yarn through two pieces of the warp making sure both sides are even. Bring the two ends to the center and pull them over the center piece of yarn.
Add as many layers of tassels and fringe as you like.
Start weaving on top of the fringe. The standard technique is called a tabby weave. This is above and below each strand of the warp. Alternate when you come back. A tapestry needle may or may not be used depending on preference.
This process can go faster if you use double yarn while knitting or a thicker yarn. The pattern can be elaborate, striped, or patternless.
Continue weaving until you reach the top of the planter. Hide the ends of the yarn by weaving them into the pattern.
Tie your warp by cutting short threads and two by two tying them into knots.
Gently remove the cardboard or rolled paper.
Braid or crochet threads of yarn the length the planter will hang. Slide down the weave and glue the braids evenly to the sides of the planter. Let the glue dry.
Slide the fabric back over the pot. Tuck the warp ends down and glue the weave up to the edge of the planter.
Add a houseplant that doesn't need much watering or drainage and hang.
