5. Macramé & Wooden Dowel Wall Sling

Clear up desktop surface area by utilizing wall space for reading materials, notebooks, and folders.

  • Materials: Sturdy wooden dowel (12 to 18 inches), cotton macramé cord or sturdy canvas fabric, scissors, and hanging hardware.
  • How to Make:
    1. Tie lengths of cotton macramé cord onto the wooden dowel using lark’s head knots.
    2. Weave simple square knots downward to form a supportive hanging pocket hammock, or sew loops at the top of a canvas fabric rectangle to slide the dowel through.
    3. Attach a hanging string to both ends of the dowel and mount it on a sturdy wall hook.
  • Styling Tip: Use this pocket sling to stash pending homework, daily planners, and textbooks you need easy access to every morning.