With the advent of summer, many city dwellers tend to get out into nature at least for the weekend, and if there is a summer cottage and circumstances allow, then for the whole summer. There is probably no such person who would not like to take a nap on fresh air to the singing of birds, swaying in a hammock or chair. To save on the purchase of this simple, but rather expensive furniture element of the interior, a do-it-yourself hanging chair can be made in several ways, which will be discussed later.

For the manufacture of some options, the most simple materials, which even, perhaps, simply litter the barn. For others, you will have to prepare material in nature or purchase it in a store. Making may require the "mobilization" of one's abilities in needlework - weaving or knitting, so that there is work not only for men, but sometimes even to a greater extent - for housewives.

Hanging chairs began to be widely used in the 50s of the last century - then they were at the height of fashion. Many designs have been developed for these peculiar "luxury" elements, made from the most different materials.

• A chair with a rigid frame made of rattan, wicker, metal, plastic or acrylic. In this case, the base can be covered with a durable fabric or braided with wicker rods, rattan or leather strips.

• A chair with a soft frame, made according to the principle of a hammock. The main difference between these seats can be called the size and method of suspension. If the hammock is fixed on two supports located at a certain distance from each other, then one is enough for a chair.

Cocoon chair - for those who like to spend time in solitude

• The cocoon chair is made on a rigid frame and has wicker walls. The difference between this type of product and other types of chairs is that its internal space is half hidden from the outside world. Such a place is ideal for people who love privacy.

• The drop chair is mainly intended for children's rooms, as it is more like a hanging little house that you can hide in or even sleep in. In addition, it has enough space to take your favorite toys with you.

Making simple hanging chairs

In this section of the article, several options for making hanging chairs will be considered, which should be quite feasible for most skilled owners.

Hanging hoop chairs

The easiest way to make a hanging chair at home is from a regular hula hoop, which can be found in almost every home or purchased at a sporting goods store. Moreover, there are two options for manufacturing such an item. garden furniture. One of them will require one hoop, the other two, slightly different in size. Both options will be shown - you can choose the one that seems easier to manufacture.

First option

• To make this chair you will need the following materials:

- one hoop from a pipe 20 ÷ 30 mm in cross section, with a diameter of 700 to 1100 mm, depending on how large the chair should be;

- two identical pieces of fabric measuring 1200 × 1200 mm or 1600 × 1600 mm. A strong fabric is selected, you can take the lining material on the padding polyester, which already has a stitching;

- a cut of the same fabric 200 mm wide, 3500 ÷ 4000 mm long (several pieces can be);

- colored dense fabric for sewing pillowcases for two ÷ three pillows;

- synthetic winterizer, also having a width of 200 mm, and a length of about 3500 ÷ 4000 mm (several pieces can be);

- synthetic winterizer for stuffing pillows;

- border for processing cutouts in the case - 800÷1000 mm;

- zipper with a length of 700 ÷ 1100 mm;

- durable nylon cord with a thickness of 6 ÷ 8 mm or a linen rope with a diameter of 10 ÷ 12 mm, a length of 10500 mm (10.5 m);

- two powerful metal carabiners and rings for hanging the chair.

• From the tools you need to prepare:

- threads and needles for hand sewing;

- sewing machine;

- scissors;

- marker;

- tape measure or centimeter.

• The manufacturing process of such a chair is presented step by step in the table:

Illustration
	In the first step, the fabric is spread on the table, and then a hoop is placed on it in the center.
	Further, with the help of a centimeter around the hoop, a circle is measured and marked with a marker, with a radius of 250 mm more.
	A circle is cut out of the fabric along the marked line. Such parts need to prepare 2 pieces.
	The finished elements of the future cover should look like this.
	The next step is to fold one of the cut out round blanks in half and then cut it.
	Further, along the line of the central cut of the circle, a lightning is pinned, and then a lightning is attached. 250 mm recedes from the edge of the cut, and from this point the lock is fixed, that is, it must be clearly along the length equal to the diameter of the hoop.
	After the lock is attached, the two halves of the cover are sewn around the circumference, and then it is turned inside out and laid out on the table.
	Further, in order to make it convenient to make markings for cutouts, the finished cover should be put on the hoop. The markup shown in the presented drawing is made. The places where cutouts should be made are marked with a marker.
	According to the marks made, four cutouts are made through which cords or ropes will be attached to the hoop.
	To make the cut holes look neat, they need to be sheathed with braid. Having finished work on the cover, you can proceed to the preparation of the hoop.
	The hoop is wrapped with synthetic winterizer. In several places, the metal can be slightly smeared with polymer glue so that the wrapped material does not slip during its stitching. Next, comes the sheathing process itself. It is done by hand, stitches over the edge.
	The next step is to sheathe the hoop wrapped with synthetic winterizer with a cloth. Well, in order for it not to slip, first its edges are wrapped inward and chipped off with pins.
	The fabric is also sewn by hand, over the edge. As you sew, the fixing pins are pulled out.
	The sheathed hoop is inserted into the case through the hole into which the zipper is sewn, which is then fastened.
	Further, two pieces of 2200 mm each and two of 2800 mm each are cut from the cord.
	Then, the cords are folded in half and their ends are tied together. After that, they are threaded into the cut holes, under the hoop.
	The cords are fastened to the hoop by threading the knotted ends into a loop formed on their other side.
	Lastly, pillows of suitable size are cut and sewn, and the chair is hung in the place chosen for it. How to carry out the process of fixing the chair on the ceiling or in the yard will be discussed below.

Second option

The second option - two hoops in an openwork weave

In the second version, in the manufacture of a hanging chair, slightly different materials are used, in contrast to the first model. Such chairs are made in the same way as macrame hammocks, but can be made in another way, accessible to everyone, since not everyone knows the art of weaving.

• So, to make this chair, you need to prepare:

- two metal hoops (ready-made or self-made, for example, from a metal-plastic pipe) with a cross section of 30 ÷ 35 mm, with a diameter of 700 mm for the manufacture of the seat frame, and 1100 mm for bypassing the back;

- in this case, a nylon cord is used for weaving, 4 mm thick and it will take 900 m, but instead a linen or jute cord with a diameter of 5 ÷ 6 mm or strips of thick leather can be used;

- nylon cord with a cross section of 6 ÷ 7 mm for hanging a chair - 12 m;

— 2 wooden bars section of 20 × 35 mm, or 2 metal tubes with a diameter of 20÷25 mm. Instead, you can use two pieces of rope with a cross section of 10 ÷ 12 mm.

The manufacturing process of this version of the chair includes the following operations:

Illustration	Brief description of the operation to be performed
	The first step is to wrap both hoops with a cord. Every 20 turns, a tightening is done so that the loops do not slip. Sometimes a small amount of polymer glue is used to secure the rope to the metal, which, of course, should not come out. The cord must be laid very tightly, otherwise the finished product will look sloppy.
	The next step is to braid the hoop, which will serve as a seat. For this, a checkerboard pattern can be used, consisting of various knots.
	This illustration shows a variant of the checkerboard braid made with diagonal flat knots.
	In this photo shows the same drawing, but in a direct version.
	For those home craftswomen who find it difficult to master the art of macrame, or just want to work on the braiding of the hoop quickly, we can recommend using the technique that is used for weaving rugs. But, if, after finishing the rug, it is removed from the hoop, then during the manufacture of the chair, the resulting weaving remains on the round frame. To make the weaving strong, for the base, which is fixed on the hoop, you need to choose high-quality cords.
	The next step is to connect the two prepared hoops together with a cord, tightly wrapping it in front of the future chair.
	For the rigidity of the back, two supports are made of bars, tubes or a thick cord, which are tightly braided with a thin cord. These two jumpers (in the illustration above they are shown in green lines) are fixed to the back and seat hoop using weaving.
	Next, you need to perform weaving on the back of the chair - in the remaining gap between the two hoops. Braiding can also be done using the macrame technique, the above presented technique for creating rugs, or the simplest crochet - whichever is more convenient.
	It should be noted here that the installation and braiding of the supports of the back of the chair can be done both before and after weaving the back.
	It is also better to braid the slings for hanging the chair with a cord - so they will be much stronger and more reliable. The slings are fixed on the back hoop in four places, but their length is adjusted to right size already when hanging the chair in the chosen place.

It should be clarified that for the manufacture of chairs instead of a hula hoop, you can use plastic (polyethylene) pipes for plumbing - they are light in weight and have sufficient strength. The advantage of this material is also that the braid will look much more profitable and more aesthetically pleasing on a larger diameter pipe. In addition, plastic is warmer and softer than metal. Pipes are sold at construction markets in the form of coils and already have a suitable shape, so you just need to select the desired diameter of the ring and fasten it correctly.

Suitable for creating frame hoops and metal-plastic water pipes. They are somewhat more expensive, but also stronger, since their walls consist of several layers. Metal-plastic pipes, just like plastic pipes, are easy to cut with a hacksaw.

The length of the pipe section required for the hoop is determined by the formula for the circumference:

L = π × D ≈ 3.14 × D

- Where D- this is the required diameter of the hoop,

— S is the required pipe length.

For example, if you need to make a hoop with a diameter of 1100 mm, then this will require 3.14 × 1100 = 3454 mm, or when rounding 3.5 meters of the pipe.

No need to buy hard polypropylene pipes, since when bent they can behave quite unexpectedly.

The ends of the pipe are connected to each other using a special insert of a smaller diameter than the pipe, but tightly fitting into it. Such an insert is usually made of wood or dense plastic. It is inserted into the ends of the pipe, then they are tightly shifted and fixed with stainless steel screws 15 ÷ 20 mm long, depending on the diameter of the pipe. This circumstance is important to take into account so that the screws do not pass through.

Wicker hanging chair

Task of increased complexity - wicker chair

The traditional option is hanging wicker chairs, which can be made from specially prepared flexible rods of willow, bird cherry, willow, rattan or bast. IN middle lane It is easiest for Russia to find broom or willow, which grows densely along the banks of rivers.

Weaving material - long and flexible wicker

In order to make a wicker chair, you need to purchase and prepare the following materials:

• Long willow rods with a diameter of 10 ÷ 15 mm - they will need about 400 ÷ 450 pieces. It is better, of course, to use rattan, especially for those who first try their hand at the art of basket weaving, as it is more flexible and easy to work with.
• For the front of the chair, a metal hoop, metal-plastic pipes can be used as a frame, or the base can be created from several vine rods woven obliquely.
• Strong twine and glue will be needed to tie the frame.
• A secateurs, an awl, a knife and a ruler are necessary for measuring the material and cutting it.
• A cord with a section of 4 mm made of nylon is close in color to the shade of the rods - it will be needed for weaving the back. If there are skills in weaving, then the back is made from a vine.
• Cords, chains or ropes for hanging the chair. Their length will depend on the height of the ceiling of the room or other suspension point.

The pattern of weaving can be different, and its complexity depends on the experience in this art.

The easiest way to make hanging cocoon chair involves the following operations:

• The cut vine is steamed and cleaned of bark, and then beaten off - this is necessary so that it is more pliable in weaving.

• To begin with, the frame of the chair is formed. If a hoop is used for the front part, and an oval shape in the form of a cocoon is planned, then the hoop will have to be slightly flattened. However, it is best to use a metal-plastic pipe for this frame element, which can be easily shaped and connected to its ends with an insert.
• Then, the rest of the frame elements are fixed to the pipe. The rods must have a cross-sectional thickness of at least 6 ÷ 8 mm, and a length greater than the height of the chair by 250 ÷ 400 mm, if they are fixed vertically. If, however, rods of this length were not found, then the frame can be made of horizontally fixed elements.
• Mounting the rods vertically, they are fixed on the upper part of the frame, in its middle, so that they gradually move apart from each other, and in the middle of the chair back, the distance between them should be 20 ÷ 25 mm.
• The rods bend, creating the shape and depth of the chair, and in the lower part they gather again towards the middle. So it turns out a kind of basket-frame, which will be ready to be in a vertical position.
• There is another way to form the base, when horizontal rods are fixed on the sides of the frame. They are also mounted every 20÷25 mm, and the shape of the future chair is also created from them.

• The frame vine is fixed on the base by bending it through the pipe from the inside of the chair to the outside. Then the bent end is intercepted with a twine.
• Further, the frame rods are braided transversely with a thinner vine, starting from the bottom and gradually rising up. If weaving goes along a horizontally arranged frame, then it necessarily starts from the middle of the back to the sides. On the pipe, the end of the rod is bent and twisted around the main vine. Each rod is closely pressed against the previous one.

An example of compacting the stacking of a vine when weaving vertically established elements frame.

• The entire basket of the chair is woven in the same order. The end of the last rod is bent, tucked in and secured in weaving.

Since in such a chair in the seat area there is no reliable support due to the oval shape, then a foam rubber pillow is inserted into the lower part, which has a sufficient thickness - this can be tried on in place.

Hanging chair from the board

Another type of hanging chairs can be made from boards, in several versions. Installation of such a design is quite simple, even for those owners who do not have skills in carpentry. It is enough to be able to carefully handle the surface of the boards and drill even holes in them.

First option

This option is ideal for suburban area- such an armchair is easy to hang in the shade of trees, where it will be very pleasant to relax in the fresh air.

• To make such a design, you must have the following materials on hand:

– Boards, size: length 600÷700 mm, width 120÷150 mm, thickness 10÷15 mm. These elements will require 16 pieces. Boards should be well processed, it is desirable to round the ribs on them. Some masters use boards from standard euro pallets.

- Nylon cord-paracord - 10 m.

— Lacquer on water based for street work.

• To work, you will need the following tools:

- Hacksaw or jigsaw.

- Drill and drill bits for wood with diameters of 6, 8 and 10 mm.

- Sandpaper.

Work on the manufacture of such a chair is carried out as follows:

Illustration	Brief description of the operation to be performed
	If the chair will be made from pallet boards, then it will need to be carefully disassembled, while not allowing cracks to appear or expand. Then, also very carefully, nails are pulled out of the boards. After that, the edges of the boards with holes from the nails are sawn off evenly. All surfaces must be carefully processed to perfect smoothness, otherwise you can easily get a splinter, and in the most inconvenient place.
	Processed boards are marked out, folded in two or three pieces and drilled into them through holes at a distance of 50 mm from each other. Here it should be noted that the holes can be drilled along the edge, with an indent from it of 15 ÷ 20 mm, or in the middle of the board in two rows, at a distance of 30 mm from each other.
	Next, the boards are stacked side by side, and a cord is inserted into the holes, as shown in the illustration.
	The next step, the cord is pulled through the holes across the previous connections. When assembling, it must be remembered that the cord should not be tightened too much, since the boards must be sufficiently loose in relation to each other. This is necessary so that the resulting design can take the form of a chair. After pulling the cord, he reverse side construction is tied with a double knot.
	Further, in the upper board and in the second board from the bottom, with an indent from the edge of 35 ÷ 40 mm, in the middle of the board on its two sides, two holes symmetrical relative to the center are drilled. They will be required to pull the cords of the desired length, for which the chair will be suspended.
	In order for the cords not to converge pyramidally upward, but to be stretched at the required distance, in the upper part, just below the suspension point of the structure, they must be fixed wooden frame. After passing through the frame, all the cords are connected and woven into one rope.
	The result is a comfortable chair, which can be additionally equipped with a foam mattress or pillow for comfort.

Second option

Second option wooden chair it is even easier to make than the first one, but it is more suitable for giving as a children's swing. However, taking the proposed design as a basis and strengthening it, even a hanging sofa can be made according to this principle.

In order to make just such a chair, you will need:

- 14 well-finished boards 500 ÷ 700 mm long, 50 ÷ 60 mm wide, 15 ÷ 20 mm thick.

- Nylon cord with a diameter of 10 mm, length 10 m.

- Self-tapping screws with wide caps (press washers) 10 mm long.

From the tools you will need, in principle, only a screwdriver, if the lumber is pre-processed and coated with protective compounds.

• In the first step, the boards are evenly laid out parallel to each other, face down, a distance of approximately 10 mm is maintained between them.
• Next, you need to determine how long the cord will be required on each side - for this, a fitting is performed.
• Between the laid boards, at a distance of 40 ÷ 50 mm from the edge, a cord is laid with a snake, and then it is laid in the opposite direction in the same way. Thus, each of their parts on both sides should be “dressed” with cords. The cords are twisted among themselves in the gaps between the boards, pulling them up so that the distance between the crossbars is approximately 8 ÷ 10 mm.
• When the cord is completely intertwined on one side of the chair, on the bottom board, on the wrong side of the chair, both ends of the cord are aligned and securely pressed with a wide-headed self-tapping screw.

After that, the same thing is done on the other side of the chair.

• Now, on each crossbar, on its two sides, on the back of the chair, the installed cords are fixed by screwing in self-tapping screws.
• Everything, the chair is ready, and it remains only to fix the slings and hang it in the chosen place.

How to hang a chair

The suspension chairs discussed above can be fixed indoors or outdoors. If the decision is made to hang the finished chair to the ceiling, then it is necessary to carefully prepare the place for this. The ceiling must be strong enough to securely hold a mount with a load of at least 120 kg.

• If the ceiling is concrete, which does not have voids, then, as a rule, there are no problems with mounting the mount. It is enough to drill a hole for a powerful anchor with a hook, and then fix the hanger.

In assortment hardware stores you can even find a special kit designed for this application - an anchor, a hook, a metal chain.

• If the ceiling plates have voids, then a hole is made in the place necessary for hanging the chair, through which the cavity is filled special solution. These mixtures are otherwise called chemical anchors and they are made on the basis of high strength polymers. Such compounds are usually sold in special packages (tubes) for building syringes.

Special composite polymer composition - "chemical anchor"

When the hole in the ceiling is filled, the metal anchor itself with a hook or ring is already mounted into it, and then left for at least two days until the solution is completely polymerized and hardened. Only after that it will be possible to hang the chair on the mount.

• If the ceiling has guaranteed reliable, durable ceiling beams, then fasteners specially designed for hanging the chair are mounted on them with bolts.

• If the main ceiling is closed by a suspended structure, then another chair is used to hang the chair. mounting option, having a connecting section of the required length, ending with a threaded coupling. This bracket is attached to concrete ceiling and out through the surface false ceiling, and then a ring or hook is screwed into it, usually having a decorative cuff. Further, a chair can already be hung from the ring.

• You should not come up with your own mounting structure, as it may simply not withstand heavy load. It is recommended to purchase a special ceiling mount, made of high-strength metal alloys, and designed for the appropriate load.

• Slings for hanging a chair can be chains, cords, ropes, ready-made or woven independently from durable fabrics. It is desirable that the ropes correspond to the chosen style solution, harmonize both with the chair itself and with common interior premises.

Other interesting hanging chair options

There are other options for hanging chairs that can be made at home. Perhaps someone will find one of these designs easier or more interesting.

• Such a model of a swing chair can be made not only by those who own the macrame weaving technique. Those who have the simplest sewing skills can also do it, as the back and seat are weaved, knitted or sewn.

For manufacturing, you will need slings and four wooden or plastic parts. From wooden elements a kind of frame is fastened, which will become a frame for the seat and back, and slings are also tied to it for hanging the chair from the ceiling.

Such a chair is quite comfortable for adults, but most likely not suitable for small children, as it is not safe enough.

• This version of the chair will be able to independently make those who own the welding craft, since the frame for such a design is made of steel reinforcement and sheet metal. The seat of the chair is made of plywood, on which foam rubber is laid and fixed, and then sheathed with leatherette or leather.

Frameless chair - only fabric, foam rubber and strong cords

• For this swing chair, you will need a dense fabric, foam rubber, which will give the seat and back a shape, a nylon cord and a wooden spacer for the slings. To make such a chair, you only need sewing machine, centimeter, scissors and the ability to work with these tools.

• Another interesting variant of this not quite ordinary piece of furniture. by the most complex element in this design is the frame part of the back. In this case, it is made of bent wood, but it can be replaced, for example, with two metal-plastic pipes. They are fastened together with construction tape, and then, they are decorated with a nylon cord strapping, or they are first sheathed with padding polyester, and then with dense fabric or leatherette. Slings are also made of rope or cord, and the seat and back are cut out of durable fabric and fixed to the frame back in four places, in the same place where the slings will be fixed.

From the examples considered in the article, it can be seen that making a hanging chair on your own is not such an impossible task, it is feasible for any diligent person. Therefore, you can choose the option that is most harmonious for a particular interior and is most suitable for the complexity of the work and the level of your own skill, and then feel free to get to work.

At the end of the article - a detailed demonstration of the manufacture of a country hanging chair-hammock.

Video: Making a hammock chair yourself

Hanging macrame chair is the dream of many, young and old. Therefore, it is not surprising that there are a great many offers for the sale of such chairs on the market now. And you can always buy a ready-made hanging chair, of course. self made. But the price of such a chair is sometimes shocking.

Don't have extra money? Do you have a couple of hours of free time in the evenings? And I really want to have my own cozy armchair rocking chair So why not weave a hanging macrame chair with your own hands. So you get a truly exclusive chair, the color and size you want, and most importantly cheap.

Before transgressing directly to master classes in the manufacture of such chairs, we will make a reservation: a finished hanging chair can be attached both to the ceiling in the apartment and to a special support in the yard in the country. We will discuss in more detail how to hang such chairs in a separate article.

Round hammock chair do-it-yourself detailed master class

So, let's start the first master class on weaving a round hammock chair, with step-by-step photo instructions and additional diagrams.

When I say round, I mean the seat of the chair, but its top is somewhat reminiscent of a tent.

As a matter of fact, it is more convenient to start weaving a chair from the seat. In the future, the finished seat is connected to the back, if desired, add a fringe and you can admire the result. But first things first.

Necessary materials:

• polyester cord (D 4.5 -5 mm, 800-900 meters);
• gymnastic ring (D 17 cm, thickness 2-2.5 cm);
• steel hoop gymnastic (D 90 cm);
• hook number 8-9, scissors, tape measure.

Weave chair seat

As I mentioned, let's start with the seat. To begin with, I suggest that you familiarize yourself with the simplest, in my opinion, variant of weaving a “network” or, as it is customary to call this technique in macrame: “Chess of flat knots”. We will discuss other options later.

The photo of the instructions shows the scheme of weaving a double flat / square knot and a grid of them.

In addition, for beginners in macrame, I am attaching a video tutorial with a detailed explanation of how to weave a network of square knots.

On such a seat you will need a large steel hoop (aluminum will bend) and about 96 meters of cord.

The cord must be cut as follows:

• 8 threads of 6 meters;
• 4 by 5.5 m;
• 4 by 4.5 m;
• 2 by 4 m.

In terms of the length of the cord, it turns out: 48 + 22 + 18 + 8 = 96 meters.

In photo No. 3, I marked each cord with a certain color so that it would be clearer to you where which one ended up on the hoop (I think in the future it will become clear to you why we cut them to different lengths).

So, first we fix the longest ones (these are 8 pieces of 6 m each) in the photo point 5 - they are marked in green. We tie in pairs at a distance of 6 cm from each other.

Please note that the cord is folded in half and fastened with a special knot - it is shown in photo No. 4. And on the supplement diagram, which is presented just below a separate photo: there are four mounting options. Which option to use is up to you. The main thing is that as a result, from one cut of 6 meters: it turns out two working threads 3 meters long.

Tied ropes need to be fixed (so that they do not slip). To do this, in each pair (and this is 4 threads of 3 m each), we knit a square knot - scheme No. 6.

From the tied threads weave a checkerboard network (video lesson above).

A few words about the mount: the photo below shows the promised four options. These are ordinary fasteners with a lock on the face or inside out, and extended ones are also on the face or inside out.

Why pay attention to them? If in the future you don’t want to spend a lot of extra ropes on winding the hoop (so that it doesn’t look out), and don’t dream of a chic fringe. Better use an extended mount - this way you hide a little more hoop.

The second thing I want to draw your attention to in this version of weaving a seat for a hanging chair: the extreme threads (2 by 4 m) are tied to the hoop - they are highlighted in the diagram yellow. Well, in fact, she schematically gave examples of how you can tie them to a hoop.

Weave macrame hanging chair

We cut 20 threads of 10 meters each (i.e. cord consumption - 200m).

We fold each rope in half and tie a knot in the middle (in the work, 20 threads of 10 meters will again turn into 40 of 5 meters).

We focus on two threads on the sides (remember that one thread is two workers). Accordingly, it turns out that we have two threads on the left and 2 on the right (they need to be selected somehow - as an option, wind their ends).

We divide all the cords in half in the middle (for convenience, throw them on the door). We work with the first part: 20 ropes, 2 of them with windings (respectively, one on the left and one on the right). With the help of these threads we weave 12 square / double flat knots (the main mass of the ropes is braided with four selected ones). At the end, tie the threads with windings in a knot (pictured No. 3).

Then the knots tied in the center are unraveled, we unfold the work No. 4 and weave another 15 knots.

Next, we connect the edges (we form a loop - No. 6) and continue to braid 38 already with the same two cords. Now it’s better to hang the loop on a carabiner or, if not, on a belt, etc. Weave 3-4 knots and tie these 2 threads with knot windings, dividing all the ropes in half.

Now pay attention to point 8: unfold the loop as shown in the photo, find two ropes with wound ends and make them the middle of a square knot. Those. this time they are tied. Then sequentially weave 4 square knots in a row.

And again we take two threads with wound edges (the remaining two) and also tie them. From the remaining threads, we tie 4 more knots - as a result, we should get a row of 10 square knots (40 threads / 4 per knot = 10 knots).

We knit a couple more rows in a checkerboard pattern and tie the ropes to a small ring.

Cords with wound edges are marked in red (No. 16).

No. 17, we start weaving slings.

They will hold the hanging chair in front. For them, you need to add ropes: we cut 8 by 6 meters (48 meters consumption). We tie them with an extended knot No. 19.

We tie 4 in front, and 2 on the sides. We knit a series of square knots and divide them in half (we need two slings).

We work with the first one: we knit a couple more rows of double flat knots (as a result, we get 3 rows of knots), retreat 10 cm and knit 3 rows again and repeat until we get the desired length. Weave the second line as well, try to keep them symmetrical.

If you already know where your beautiful armchair- do as you feel more comfortable. Please note that under load, polyester cords will stretch a little - i.e. the seat will lower by 10-20 cm.

At this point, the slings are ready; all that remains is to tie them to the finished seat.

No. 24 weave the back of the chair using the macrame technique.

We will again need additional threads, we cut 16 by 9 meters (this is another 144 m.). We tie them to the ring, in the back in the middle 4, and in the remaining gaps 2 each (I drew a diagram below so as not to confuse you in these additions, so do not be alarmed).

We move the threads with windings towards the lines, in photo No. 25 I marked them in blue. Just tie them with rep knots (she showed schematically No. 27).

The promised scheme of added ropes. I drew them according to the number of "chopped". Remember that after binding to the base, they “turn into two”.

Those. 8 threads of 6 meters = 16 threads of 3 m; 16 threads of 9 meters = 32 of 4.5 m.

We tie the slings to the seat of the chair at a distance of 77-80 cm.

And proceed to the direct weaving of the back. You can choose the pattern to your liking. I will pay attention to the first row of nodes. In the diagram below, I have already drawn the specific number of threads that is obtained at this stage.

In the first row, 13 knots are obtained, if you knit the second one with a checkerboard, you will get 14, etc.

The wide beautiful openwork back is the main highlight of the hanging macrame chair. Accordingly, the wider the back you need, the more threads you will add.

This version includes:

• 4 threads - 7.50 m each (30 m);
• 4 - 7 m each (28);
• 4 - 6.50 m each (26);
• 4 - 6 m each (24);
• 4 - 5 m each (20).

Total additionally woven 128 meters.

Adding threads to the back is shown in photo #37-39.

At the end, along the edge of the pattern below, skip a couple of rows of flat knots or fasten the pattern next to the rep knots.

Tie the finished back to the hoop from the middle (evenly pulling, symmetrically to the center, tie the side threads).

At the finish line, we conjure over the fringe, additionally cut the threads for the front 160 cm each, for the back 180 cm. Tie them tightly until the gaps on the hoop are completely filled (and of course do not forget about symmetry).

We will weave the skirt together from additionally imposed and hanging from the back, slings and seats. By the way, at this stage, you can cut off the excess (if any) and use them in creating a skirt.

Just tie pieces of sufficient length to the hoop, short ones (in case of shortage) can be "soldered". Heat the edges with a lighter and quickly connect both ends. Soldered threads should only be used in fringes that are not loaded!

If there is enough cord, then put 150 - 200 meters on the fringe.

Another important point: before weaving this or that pattern on the skirt of your chair, you need to “fix” the threads. Alternatively, first weave a brid or a couple of rows of flat knots. And then, with a calm soul, weave your pattern, you can also complete it with a brida. We cut exactly the threads of the fringe and admire the hand-made hanging chair.

Such a chair will withstand a hundred and something kilograms, the main thing is that the fasteners withstand.

To sum up the consumption of threads: seat 96 m + base 200 m + lines 48 m + backrest 144 m + 128 m additionally woven into the back + fringe 200 m = 816 meters.

Tell me, did they transfer the threads there, imposing the extra ones? Even the same “knitter” cannot have two identical chairs. It is better to cut off the "excess" than to redo the entire chair due to their lack. In addition, extra trimmings, as I already mentioned, can be put into the fringe of a hammock chair. Experiment - come up with your own patterns, you will definitely get a beautiful macrame hanging chair.

A couple of ideas on how you can make the chair seat differently.

Here the seat is crocheted, more about it in the master class below.

The second option for weaving a hanging chair

This version of weaving a macrame chair can be called economical in comparison with the first. The first chair took 800-900m, and this is only 400m. Accordingly, you will weave such a chair faster.

Again we begin to make a hanging chair from the seat. In this version, it is crocheted. Crochet a round napkin, then tie it to the hoop (using the same hook - do not cut the thread).

In this option, it is better to wrap the hoop with twine in advance.

We begin to make a loop in the same way as in the first version. Everything is detailed in the photo instructions.

Blue and green marks the threads with which the square knots were woven. As a result, they securely hold the seat: two in front and two in the back.

There really is no need to go through the hassle of coming up with an intricate pattern for the seat of a hanging hammock chair. After all, it will still close with a pillow or feather bed. But a beautiful fringed skirt will significantly improve the appearance of your chair.

Well, I like the “solid” back of the macrame chairs more, the mesh of double flat knots is prettier when there is a small distance between them and a lot of ropes are involved. But it's up to you to decide.

Keep in mind that you can not only modify macrame patterns, but also the very basis of the design of your hanging chair. Add a circle on top of the same diameter as the seats and you have a great mini hanging tent.

You can completely abandon the round base.

Macrame hanging chair with short back

From two hoops of different diameters, you can weave a cozy hanging chair with a low back.

Bearing twisted chains can be woven into the back of the chair.

And you can attach them purely to the hoops.

In addition, you can not connect the hoops in front butt.

Or such an upgrade.

True, with one hoop you can make an unusual round hammock chair with your own hands, in the video a master class for inspiration.

And one more example for inspiration (this time without a hoop). This chair is made with a wooden seat. Why not?

The fastest and cheapest way to make a hanging macrame hammock chair

How to quickly and inexpensively weave a hanging chair using the macrame technique? I show the final simplest version.

Here you will need to do wooden base, and then weave the familiar network of square knots. All steps are detailed in step by step photos instructions.

The result is a beautiful hanging macrame hammock chair.

That's all our selection of master classes on how to weave a round hanging macrame chair with your own hands has come to an end. Inspiration you do not be afraid to experiment!

By the way, before you take up the weaving of such chairs, take a look at ours - there are very decent options that will surely please someone.

A wicker hammock is the epitome of romanticism. Who among us has not dreamed of lying on such a place somewhere on the Cote d'Azur with a glass of cocktail in hand and the feeling of a light sea breeze.

Yes, and it's possible

Contrary to all expectations, you can create such beauty with your own hands. However, a hammock in the traditional sense takes up a lot of space and is unlikely to fit, say, in a room in a city apartment. For small spaces A hammock chair is the best. Yes, and this is possible.

Such a chair can be made, for example, from textiles. Thanks to a wide variety of textures and colors of modern fabrics, you can create an ideal interior element and, most importantly, unique. For those who are not looking for easy ways, there is the option of creating such a hanging chair using the macrame technique. This type of weaving is not very popular today, and in vain, because wicker decor elements can act as a bright accent in the look, like country house and city apartments.

So we have collected best ideas creating a hanging hammock chair with your own hands and invite you to familiarize yourself with them.

Frameless design

Probably the easiest way to make a frameless hammock chair. To do this, in addition to a dense fabric of a rectangular shape for the seat (about 1.5 - 2 m), you will also need: a climbing cord several meters long (about 10 m, it all depends on your size), metal carabiners for fastening (2 pcs.), a crossbar with a length about a meter (may be wooden, for example, oak or metal). You will also need sewing accessories: a sewing machine, scissors, etc., as well as a metal hook for fastening.

Manufacturing process

• Let's prepare the fabric. Bend in half, mark 18-20 cm from the top right and draw a line to the bottom edge. Cut off the triangle and unfold the canvas. We bend the upper edge by 1.5 cm, iron it and repeat again. Then we sew. We will do the same with the bottom edge. These are the top and bottom edges of our chair.
• We work with the side edges, i.e. those where we will thread the cord. We act as in the previous case, only the width of the fold should allow the existing cord to be inserted (about 4 cm). Yes, and it is better to flash here with two lines for structural strength.
• It is necessary to make 4 holes in the crossbar, 2 from each edge (you can measure about 5 and 10 cm from the edge and at these marks). The diameter of the hole should allow the cord to be inserted. The wooden crossbar is simpler in this regard, because. for holes you will need a drill, but for holes in a metal bar you need special equipment.
• Let's start assembling. We take our cord and knit a strong knot at one end and thread it into the extreme hole of our barbell. Then we thread the cord into one of the edges of the canvas. We pass the cord into the next hole (it will be possible to tie a knot to fix the rod, as in the photo), having previously decided on the size of the chair. Then, again, we pass the free end into the next hole, into the canvas and into the last hole, tying a knot at the end (it is better to burn the ends of the cord so that they do not fluff).

The hammock chair will create a cozy warm atmosphere in a private house, apartment or country house. It will not only transform the interior of the room, but also please with functionality and practicality.

Making such a piece of furniture is easy and simple with your own hands. To do this, it is enough to choose the most suitable type of construction, stock up on consumables and free time.

Features of the hammock chair include:

The hammock chair is soft version suspended structure. On soft pillows, swaying from side to side, it's nice to spend summer evenings in the fresh air.

Advantages

The advantages of a hammock chair include:

• Wide range of models. Such products differ in shapes, designs, color solutions, materials of manufacture. Some chairs are something like a cocoon, others are a product with a soft fabric seat.
• Opportunity self-manufacturing. To do this, you will need to apply minimal sewing skills and prepare consumables.
• The hammock chair can be frame or frameless. Both those and other models do not have sharp corners and details, which makes them popular among young users.
• Textiles can be easily unfastened from the product and machine washed.

Device

A hammock chair, as a rule, has a fairly simple device.. It consists of:

materials

A hammock chair can be made from different materials:

• rattan or vines;
• with a base made of plastic or acrylic;
• from dense textiles without a frame;
• non-standard models in the form of a drop.

Attention: when using the product on the street, durable and wear-resistant materials are selected. They must deal with negative factors environment and be resistant to rain, direct sunlight and ultraviolet rays and temperature changes.

As for the materials for the manufacture of a hammock chair, this takes into account the type of construction and model. The most common are:

Mounting options for the home

The type of fastening of a self-made product can be:

Scheme and drawing

Before proceeding with the independent manufacture of a hammock chair, you will need to make its drawing. For this you can:

• Use the options found on the Internet. Among their diversity, each person will choose the option that suits him, which can be finalized according to his own preferences.
• Draw a diagram of the future product with a pencil on paper. For this option, you must be able to independently determine the dimensions and calculate every detail..

Step by step instructions how to make at home

How to make a hammock chair different ways. Each individual option is unique in its own way. It could be:

• wickerwork on a rigid frame;
• designs with a cover;
• textile hanging item.

Tools

To make a hammock chair, you will need the following tools:

• knife and scissors;
• sewing machine;
• hacksaw;
• awl and needle;
• paint brush;
• Ruler and pencil;
• hammer;
• pliers;
• screwdriver.

How to weave a hanging macrame step by step?

For its manufacture, the following materials will be required:

• two metal hoops of different diameters;
• 900 meters of cord;
• 12 meters of lines;
• 2 thick cords;
• 2 wooden bars;
• work gloves.

Attention: metal hoops should have a cross section of 3.5 cm. Then they will provide the product with maximum strength and reliability.

As for the choice of cord for braiding, it is better to use a cord with a thickness of 4 mm. The manufacturing process is as follows:

1. The frame is wrapped. Any pattern is chosen: checkerboard, macrame, with a flat knot.
2. Next is the weaving of the seat. To do this, a thread is attached to a smaller hoop and a pattern is made.
3. After that, the structure is assembled. The hoops are fastened together with a strong tourniquet.
4. Next, weave the back. Its ornament should match the pattern of the seat. It is necessary to weave the back from above, gradually descending to the lower hoop.
5. At the end of weaving, there will be free edges of the threads from which the fringe is formed.
6. From the remaining ropes, strong cords are woven for hanging the product.

As a result of your efforts, you should get a functional, reliable and attractive chair that can be hung in the house, garden or on the terrace.

To hang the product in the garden, you need to hang it from wooden beam on a sturdy carabiner. If the product will be used in the house, then a hole is made in the ceiling and filled with a special chemical preparation from polymers.

Hoop swing

If you don’t know how to work with the macrame technique, you can make a hammock chair out of fabric. It's more simple and convenient option. For this you will need to use:

• gymnastic hoop with a diameter of 90 cm;
• durable fabric (about 3 meters) of any shade;
• synthetic winterizer;
• 4 buckles and hanging ring;
• 3 meters of braid;
• 9 meters of tape;
• centimeter, thread.

The manufacturing process will look like this:

To hang such a product in the garden or at home, we prepare 9 meters of belt tape. We divide them into 4 equal parts and thread them into the cells that we left for the lines. We wrap the hoop with a ribbon, fasten it and sew it with strong threads.

Advice: so that the belts do not unravel during operation, it is recommended to melt them with fire.

To make the product easily adjustable in height and inclination, we thread metal buckles into the free ends of the tape. The slings are assembled into a special iron ring, and fastened with a carabiner to the crossbar or ceiling.

Fabric cocoon workshop

The product is hung on two strong carabiners or on a wooden plank in the garden or in the house.

Photo

If you try hard, the result will surely please you:

Useful video

We advise you to watch the detailed process of making a chair from a hoop in the following video:

Conclusion

In conclusion, it is worth noting that there are quite a lot of options for self-manufacturing hammock chairs with your own hands. Some models are easy to manufacture, others require special skills. But all of them are stylish, attractive and easy to use.

In contact with

Looking at the magnificent wicker furniture, you definitely want to buy it to recreate a comfortable and cozy atmosphere and create a corner of relaxation in a private house, a picturesque corner of the garden or on the open terrace of a private estate. We offer a simple, step-by-step master class, which describes the scheme for creating a true masterpiece from available materials and inexpensive accessories, the manufacturing process does not take much time, and the result can exceed all expectations.

Holidays in the country with friends or family require additional organization. For a pleasant pastime, you can arrange a comfortable zone of relaxation and relaxation using the macrame weaving technique - an armchair made using it will please the owners thanks to such distinctive features:

• simple and comfortable design. Weaving cords and ropes, strong fixation and detailed preparation allow you to diversify the interior, have a good time relaxing in a comfortable chair;
• saving free space. A self-made hammock chair belongs to the type of hanging furniture, takes up little space, increasing the level of comfort for relaxation;
• increased wear resistance. All materials used are environmentally friendly and reliable, wicker structures are able to withstand heavy weight for a long time.

When thinking about how to make a hammock chair with your own hands, first of all, it is important to choose the design of the future product, the visualization of the project will help to recreate all the operational parameters in detail and achieve the desired result quickly and easily.

DIY hanging chair - choose a design

There are several types of designs that fit the definition of a macrame hammock chair (the original technique of weaving from strong threads, cords and rope ropes of different diameters, it is suitable for making hanging furniture of any design):

• rigid frame structures. For the manufacture of durable ready-made frames from light metal, rattan and vines, which can be purchased in specialized stores;
• cocoon chair with fabric trim. A fabric cocoon is suitable for individual relaxation and solitude, such products are great for outdoor reading and needlework;
• products with a soft base, hammocks. Comfortable and minimalist in design, a handmade hanging hammock chair can be placed on open space without fear of rain.

Detailed photos of all types of original suspended structures can be found on our website. For functional decoration recreation areas, we propose to make a combined chair that combines the advantages of all options from available materials.

Preparatory stage and selection of necessary materials

Making furniture at home will require patience, time, preparation Supplies and detailed study of the sketch of the future finished product. For work you will need:

• durable baby hoop or hula hoop. A hammock made using such a frame will last for a long time if you sew a moisture-resistant cover, then it can be used in spring and autumn;

Wooden internal inserts and ordinary screws are perfect for connecting the ends of the pipes.

• cords for weaving macrame. They are connected in accordance with the schematic photos of weaving, to recreate the original pattern or the overall composition and strengthen the knitting;
• accessories and straps for fixation. After the seat is woven, it is necessary to hang the structure, the belts are sewn together or fixed with special clips, the strength of the fastening is necessarily checked.

Having chosen a simple weaving pattern for the base, you can additionally upload a video and practice knitting knots and creating a rope composition, it is recommended not to choose complex patterns for the first time.

Manufacturing and assembly steps, step by step instructions

Hanging chair wicker

A comfortable and reliable hoop hammock can be made quickly and easily, for this you should strictly follow the sequence of actions and go through all the manufacturing steps, for which you need:

Referring to the photo and a pre-prepared project, you can achieve the desired result as accurately as possible, and a hammock made by yourself will become a gift for yourself and your relatives, friends or guests, delighting you with wonderful appearance and functionality.

Additional decoration of the finished product

Using patterns that are simple in shape, you can sew large or several small pillows, multi-colored or plain, from any chosen fabric, capable of emphasizing the style landscape design. In addition, warm blankets knitted with their own hands will decorate the armchair, they will definitely come in handy on cool evenings and will favorably emphasize the design of the product, you can make hammock accessories and decorations yourself, complementing general design graceful little things.

Strong rope rope that tied metal carcass and the wicker seat can be additionally secured with a cord that decorates the rim. For craftsmen who sewed or were engaged in needlework, it will be easy to restore their skills. Using your creativity and inexpensive materials, sew protective covers for a hand-made hammock, a master class will help you do it quickly and easily, and furniture sheltered in bad weather will retain its presentable appearance for a long time.

Ropes and ropes purchased for the chair, functional decorative cords that were not needed during the manufacture of furniture can be used in the future for other products, our photo gallery will help you choose the perfect options for functional decor for the garden and home. Try to create a masterpiece from familiar and improvised materials in the fresh air, where you can spend time with your family or alone with your own thoughts.