Cozy hanging chair for relaxing with your own hands. Different hanging chairs for home or summer cottage - do it yourself Swing from a hoop with your own hands

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, handmade. 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 do you really want to have your own cozy 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 do not want to spend a lot of extra ropes on winding the hoop (so that it does not look out), and do not 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 yellow in the diagram. 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 with the same two cords already 38. 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 chair will hang, do it, as it will be more convenient for you. 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 make a wooden base, and then weave the familiar network of square knots. All steps are shown in detail in step-by-step photo 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 taking on the weaving of such chairs, take a look at ours - there are very worthy options that will surely appeal to someone.

Good afternoon, today we will continue to talk about swings. We have already figured out what different (both simple and complex) swings you can make with your own hands to give in our article. And today I decided that this topic should be continued, because I found more 15 WAYS to make a garden wooden swing. They are even more luxurious than those that I have already spoken about ... And now I will show them to you and explain what is what.

We will start with the simplest garden swing options - and then slowly start all cooler and cooler tinkering. You yourself will be stunned by the realization - that “how everything, damn it, is simple and easy, I can do it too.”

If mothers are reading us, then do not rush to run away - there are options for garden swings that your gentle hands can handle ...

Better yet, show this article to the father of the family - believe me, then he will be than IGNITE... And in your yard - GARDEN SWINGS will appear very quickly ... with interesting architectural gadgets

But I won't get ahead of myself. Let's start in order...

I'll start with a non-standard way ...

MODEL ONE - garden swing

from a hoop and a rope.

For this method, even male hands are not needed. Patient women will do…

What do you need:

• steel hoop for gymnastics...
• foam rubber for wrapping a hard hoop (which was more comfortable and softer) -
• and a rope (the laundry of their household store will do).

What to do I described the whole process of creating a swing and drew everything step by step in the picture (so as not to explain on the fingers - but there was clarity).

Later when the whole macrame web is done - the rim can still be additionally wrapped with a rope - between the knots - so that the knots do not slide along the hoop and do not bunch up in a heap - and overlay it with a foam pad on top - so that the solid rim does not stick into the body ...

But in the photo below we see weaving from thinner ropes - and in the center our ropes are not randomly intertwined - but threaded in a small metal ring…

You can also buy such garden swings ... They are on sale ... they are made on factory equipment. And you don't have to do anything by hand.

And here is one photo gave me a wonderful idea…

And what if .... find a tub or basin - which would just fit inside our iron hoop - then you don’t need to weave anything from the ropes. I put a basin inside the hoop - and ride to your health on a garden swing ... And then, when the children grow up and lose interest in this fun - you can break a wonderful lush garden flower bed in the basin ...

MODEL TWO -

garden swing-board on ropes.

Everything is simple here - there is a wooden board + there is a rope.

And only one task

HOW TO FIX THE ROPE on this very board.

Method one- we drill holes in the seat board of a wooden swing - we thread a rope into them - so that it goes into one hole and out of the other.

To strengthen this design (so that the board does not break in place of the drilled holes) - we also add seats under the board - from two edges - along a small plank (also with holes). So that the rope passes through the seat board - and through the duplicate board pressed against the seat board.

Method two- this is when the garden swing seat looks like a wooden frame-frame. We tie ropes to the frame (right and left) (as in the left photo below) - and we bridge the middle part of the frame with planks.

Method three- this is when the seat looks like half a cylindrical log (cut lengthwise). A very durable option (only such a log must be well planed and polished so that the splinter is not in a soft spot).

Method four- you can screw through metal fasteners to the board ... They come in different forms - look in stores or in a shed.

And that's not all the tricks ... In my article you will find several more ways to attach the rope to the board ... There, too, everything is in clear pictures.

MODEL THREE - garden swing

canvas on chains

Here, too, everything is simple - there is a chain + there is a metal triangle + there is a piece of dense tarpaulin.

We hang iron triangles on a chain - we pass a piece of tarpaulin through the triangles - we bend its edge to the bottom and put 2 large rivets. Ready.

If there are no rivets, you can simply thread the bolts and wrap them with nuts - and so that the bolt does not break through the hole, then lay wide metal gaskets from both edges. And with your own hands, you quickly and easily made a soft garden swing out of fabric.

MODEL FOUR - garden swing made of chairs.

There is three different ways- to strengthen our rope to such a "chair-like" seat.

Method one (blue chair from the photo above) - under the chair seat - we put 2 thick metal rods (one under the seat of the chair from the back side - the other from the front under the seat). We cut round holes in the corners of the chair - we thread ropes into them - and we tie the ends of steel rods with these threaded ropes. Thus, we get a rigid structure of our swing

Method two (yellow swing from the photo above)- we nail 2 boards to the bottom of the chair - we drill holes in them - we put ropes into the holes and fix it with a fastener.

Method three (pink swing-chair) - We knock together a small shield from the planks. We drill holes in it. I put it under the chair seat. We drill grooves in the chair seat (not holes - but grooves, that is, vertical saws along the edge of the seat) 2 through grooves from the front corners of the seat + 2 grooves from the back side of the seat.

The ropes pass through the front slots - go under the seat towards the backboard - there they go into the front holes on the backboard - out of the rear holes on the backboard - and go into the back grooves of the seat of the chair - and go up to the support on which they hang.

Such a groove design is very durable - remember? .. we have already made such groove fasteners for swings in the article.

MODEL FIVE -

garden swing for kids.

If your child is still very small (so much so that it is dangerous to leave him alone even on a stool), then ... you can add one more to the classic swing-board protective structure, which will not let your baby fall out of the swing.

The design of such children's wooden swing is very simple. Look here... Let's say you have a swing board... And you want to make them swing-with-protective-barrier. Here's how we do it..

1. Need 4 tubes(metal or plastic, or even cardboard tubes from paper towels great, or a piece of hard watering hose).
2. And still needed 4 boards with holes at the ends(the length of the boards should match the width and length of our board - that is, 2 boards equal to the length of the board + 2 boards equal to the width of the saddle board. Drill holes in them so that the rope can crawl through.

And then everything is simple.

1. We thread the rope into the harness board - it comes out of 4 holes in our seat.
2. We put a tube on each rope - and then we put our planks on top of each tube through the rope - in the order that is visible in the photo.

Like this - Easy and quick to make a children's garden swing for kids with your own hands.

Or… you can do it like this ... I will talk about this in detail in the article "Children's swing - do it yourself"

Or you can sew these children's swings from fabric and wooden sticks.

I will also tell about this ... but separately ... How, step by step, to sew such a children's swing myself, I will tell in a special article "Children's SWING - for the little ones SEW YOURSELF" There will be all sizes and a detailed pattern and sequence of actions. That is, this will be an article for moms ...

And at the moment papas read us…And therefore run further… Now it will be the most interesting.

Of course, you are already ripe question…

QUESTION:

And on what SUPPORT can such a swing be hung?

LET'S RIGHT NOW AND LOOK...

Good woman Klishevskaya Olga (that's how we met), dug for you as many as 3 options for support structures for garden swings.

And now I will tell you in detail and show in the photo how and what to do, and what is the feature of each such support system.

SUPPORT for garden swing - with crossed bars

Support in the form of the letter X

Two beams are placed to each other in the form of the letter X ... fasteners are driven into the place where the beams cross (piercing through both beams and fixed at each end with a Nut with wide round gasket between the nut and the beam (as seen in the photo below)

And on these crossed pillars of the support another beam is placed - horizontally. He is also fixed with the same fastener.

And then to this horizontal lying beam we drive fasteners with rings into which we will thread the rope.

and I also have a step-by-step lesson on creating EXACTLY THE SAME swing with a bench, as in the photo below - ARTICLE "How to make a swing - STEP-BY-STEP LESSON with a photo." There, one Korean dad just makes such a hanging bench, step by step.

As you can see in the photo, such a garden wooden swing with a bench can be hung as on the ropes so on a chain- I have already talked in great detail about the methods of fastening the swing and special carabiners-holders.

The same swing models can be made from a BENT timber.

QUESTION - what kind of seat should such a swing with a bench have.

ANSWER - so that there is somewhere to sit on it and where to lean on it ... And the design is at your discretion ...

The variety is great… so much so that I realized ONE thing: I would have to create a separate article for this topic.

I invite everyone who needs a garden swing-bench to go there ... to Aida's article ... to learn from the experience of foreign craftsmanship

This article was written (and in some places painted) by a woman.

Because ... only a woman can inspire a man to create beauty. What I actually did these five days, for 38 hours.
So go and create (and I will go and finally sing ...)

And when you succeed (and you definitely succeed)… and you will inflame me with a reciprocal feeling of well-deserved gratitude - here are the addresses of my electronic wallets

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(I accept even the smallest gifts)))… Motivation is a great thing.
An encouraged author will always find the strength and perseverance to create good and useful articles again and again.

but That's not all…

I decided to continue this topic, and I will tell you about other ways to make a garden swing for a summer residence.

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Do not mistakenly believe that swings in the country are made exclusively for children to have fun. In addition to swings designed for the weight of a child, there are a lot of quite interesting options that will become an excellent element of landscape design and a place of relaxation.

What to make a swing from?

Traditionally, swings are made of wood, metal, and a combination of these materials. However, a swing seat can be made of plastic, metal pipes, bars, a strong rope, an old chair or a chair without legs. Tires and other waste materials are often used.

The main thing is that it is comfortable and safe to sit on the swing, and the racks can withstand the loads exerted on them.

Often country swings are equipped with canopies made of fabric, polycarbonate, wood, roofing materials. Such a “roof” protects from bright sunlight, you can sit on a swing without the risk of burns.

What are the swings?

Soft swing chair

Before building a swing, you should think about their purpose (rolling for children or adults), location (oversized models are inappropriate in small areas), seasonality (it is not appropriate to leave a swing for the winter in the open air at all cottages). It is also important to choose a model that fits well into the overall picture of the country landscape.

Swings can be mobile (collapsible) and stationary.

In turn, mobile swings can be suspended or equipped with a prefabricated frame that is installed on the ground.

Do you want to make a children's swing in the country for a child?

A children's swing is a great idea on how to entertain a child in the country, and the portal site also offers you to get acquainted with the information on. If you already have a sandbox, then read the article about building a playground with your own hands -.

You can independently make a swing-balancer, swing-hammock, swing-sofa. Designs that are far from the classical representation of the swing design deserve special attention. Unusual swings can be:

And more recently, a swing for disabled children has appeared. The design with a platform for a wheelchair allows even those who, unfortunately, cannot move independently to ride.

Garden swing prices

Garden swing

We make a hanging swing with our own hands

A frame is not provided for such a swing. We will only make a seat, which we will later attach with chains or ropes to ceiling beams or thick branches.

Have you decided on the design of the swing?

Option 1. The simplest swing is an old tire tied with a rope and hung on a tree. You can also use a chain and fix it with a screw and nut.

Option 2. We place the tire horizontally. We cut 3 or 4 holes, insert metal hooks into them, which we fix with washers and nuts. We thread ropes or chains into the loops of hooks.

Option 3. This is the most difficult option, which will require the skill of owning an angle grinder. The tire should be cut according to a certain pattern, bent and fixed with long hairpins so that it looks like an animal or bird. One of the ways to make a country swing can be found below.

A swing from a board (a saw cut of a log, a wooden lattice, etc.) and ropes is a classic. It is enough to make 4 holes in the corners of a wide board and thread the ropes.

Instead of a board, you can use an old highchair by sawing off the legs and tying it with ropes.

A metal (steel or aluminum) hoop must be equipped with rope weaving so that a gossamer-seat forms in the center. It is advisable to wrap the edges of the hoop with foam rubber and sheathe it with a dense cloth. And in order to hang the swing, you will need several strong ropes, metal rings or other fasteners that must be fixed at least at four points around the circumference.

As one of the options, you can consider a swing-hoop, inside of which a metal basin is inserted. The edges of the pelvis should firmly hold on to the hoop. Subsequently, the design is easy to disassemble and retrain in a flower garden.

To make such a swing, you will need two wide metal triangles, rivets and the material itself - tarpaulin. We fold it in several layers, stitch it around the perimeter, insert triangles and fasten it with rivets. It remains only to hang the swing on a branch or beam.

To assemble a wooden swing on racks, we prepare the following:

We use galvanized bolts as fasteners for such swings. We refrain from simple screws and nails.

To further protect the material from damage and preserve its natural appearance, we use a glazing. We pre-cover them with all the wooden elements of the structure.

Ready swings are hung on a strong branch or fixed on racks with a cross beam laid on top of them. Use a wooden beam to assemble the supporting structure.

We process the lower ends of the wooden racks with bitumen. To fix the racks, it is enough to dig a couple of holes with a depth of about 1 m, install racks in them, fill 20-30 cm of the height of the hole with a mixture of sand and gravel, and then pour concrete.

If you wish, you can make concrete pillars separately and attach a wooden beam to them with anchor bolts. Do as you please. When using the second method, we must lay a moisture-proof material between metal and wood. To give the frame greater stability, we support the racks with braces.

Swing seat mounting options

We make the swing itself in accordance with the following step-by-step instructions.

First step. We make supporting arches-clubs. To do this, we use boards with a thickness of 22 mm (best of all from pine) and plywood with a thickness of 12 mm. In accordance with the scheme, we draw a template and cut out 6 clubs.

Second step. On blanks from plywood, we outline the outlines of the core. We make a layer in the middle from a glued shield. In the outer layers of the extreme sticks we create cutouts for the ends of the rope.

Third step. We fasten the parts of the support with waterproof glue. We tighten the support with clamps. We remove them only after the glue has completely dried.

Fourth step. We process the edges of the supports with a grinder, giving them a rounded shape.

Fifth step. We cut out circles for rope holders from a pine board. This is easiest to do with the appropriate drill bit.

Sixth step. We process supports and finished rounds with a primer or weatherproof paint.

Seventh step. We screw metal rope holders through the rounds into the supports, and then we cover the wooden elements

Eighth step. Let's move on to creating a seat for a homemade wooden swing. First of all, we align the picket fence.

Ninth step. Next, drill holes for the screws in each bar. In order for the holes to be made as accurately as possible, we put a corner on the edges of the shtaketin (can be made of plywood) according to the size of the planks with pre-made holes in the right places.

Tenth step. We screw the pickets to the supports. To ensure an even step, we place planks between the planks.

Eleventh step. We fix the armrests to the supports. We also make them from shtaketin. We screw the metal bolts into the end of the slats. We lay a wooden round between the support and the armrest.

Twelfth step. We pass the rope through the holes of the holders fixed in the swing support. We tie the rope on a marine knot, after which we wind a wire, a strong thread or a cord around it.

Thirteenth step. Cut off the free end of the rope with a knife.

Fourteenth step. We pass the rope through the oval hole in the armrests. We rely on the armrest itself on pads mounted on a pair of half rings tightened with bolts.

Fifteenth step. We wrap the rope around the thimble for cables and tie it with a rope.

In conclusion, it remains to hang the ring from the Alpine carabiner, fixed to the crossbar of the support or a thick tree branch. Your swing is ready!

Metal swings are also easy to make with your own hands.

First step. We cut blanks from pipes. You need to make 2 two-meter side racks, a 1.5-2-meter crossbar, as well as 4 pipes of arbitrary size for the base (2 pipes will go to each side).

Second step. We clean the pipes from burrs with a metal sandpaper or a file.

Third step. blanks for the base at a right angle.

Fourth step. We weld the racks to the finished base, and then weld the crossbar to the racks.

How to install a crossbar on a metal swing

Fifth step. Let's start earthworks. It is necessary to dig 4 holes with a depth of 80 cm.

Sixth step. We insert metal beams into the finished pits a little longer than the depth of the pits.

Seventh step. We fill the recesses with beams with concrete mortar. Concrete can be made independently from a part of cement, a part of crushed stone and two parts of sand. Add water to the dry mixture and mix thoroughly until a homogeneous mass is obtained.

Eighth step. We leave the concrete for about a week to gain strength.

Ninth step. We weld the hooks to the crossbar. Anchors can be used to make hooks.

Tenth step. We weld the swing frame to the metal beams.

Eleventh step. Attaching the seat.

On this homemade metal swing is ready. You can test and accept for permanent operation.

Video - Do-it-yourself swing for a summer residence

Video - Do-it-yourself children's swing

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 in the 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 simplest materials are used, 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 more so for housewives.

Varieties of hanging chairs

Hanging chairs began to be widely used in the 50s of the last century - then they were at the height of fashion. Many designs of these idiosyncratic "luxury" items have been developed, made from a wide variety of 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 a piece of 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.

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First option

• To make such a 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 a different 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 for weaving is used, 4 mm thick and it will take 900 m, but a linen or jute cord with a diameter of 5 ÷ 6 mm or strips of thick leather can be used instead;

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

- 2 wooden bars with a 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 the desired 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 in the construction markets in the form of bays and already have a suitable shape, so you just need to select the desired ring diameter and fasten it correctly.

Suitable for creating frame and pipe hoops. 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.

You do not need to purchase rigid 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, rakita, rattan or bast. In central Russia, the easiest way 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 simplest option for making a 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 laying of a vine when weaving along vertically installed frame elements.

• 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 an armchair in the seat area there is no reliable support due to the oval shape, a foam rubber pillow of sufficient thickness is inserted into the lower part as it - this can be tried on in place.

Find out how by studying a master class on making chairs for a veranda or terrace in a special article on our portal.

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 carpentry skills. 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 a summer cottage - such a chair 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.

— Water-based varnish for outdoor 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.
	The processed boards are marked out, folded in two or three pieces, and through holes are drilled in them at a distance of 50 mm from each other. It should be noted here 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, it is tied with a double knot on the back of the structure.
	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 with a 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

The second version of the wooden chair is even easier to make than the first, but it is more suitable for giving as a dacha. 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.

Of the tools you will need, in principle, only 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.

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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 the assortment of 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 with a special solution. These mixtures are called differently 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 mounting option is used to hang the chair, having a connecting section of the required length, ending with a threaded coupling. Such a bracket is fixed in the concrete ceiling and exits through the surface of the 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 a large 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 the general interior of the room.

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. A kind of frame is fastened from wooden elements, which will become a frame for the seat and back, and slings are also tied to it for hanging the chair from the ceiling.

Find out how to do it by reviewing the several options available in the article on our portal.

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 can be made independently by those who own the welding craft, since the frame for such a design is made of steel reinforcement and a metal sheet. 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 a sewing machine, a centimeter, scissors and the ability to work with these tools.

• Another interesting variant of this not quite ordinary piece of furniture. The most difficult 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

Swings are one of the favorite children's attractions. In principle, this is not a very complicated design that you can do with your own hands. "Nest" - a suspended model that has some advantages over other structures. It is a good option for installation in a summer cottage or in the yard of your own home.

Design features

The design "Nest" is quite popular, it is also called "Basket" and "Spider Web". The main feature of the product is its round seat. Thanks to this form, the swing has additional advantages:

• the model can fit several kids at once, if you choose a sufficiently large diameter of the seat;
• due to the method of suspension, the structure can swing in different directions, bounce and make rotations;
• if you choose the oval version of the seat, the attraction can also be used as a hammock for adults and children to relax.

On the other hand, in this modification, the suspension ropes bear a significant load, so strong and safe ropes must be used. If we take the standard factory model, then it has the following characteristics:

• the seat mesh in it is created using machine knitting, so it easily withstands constant stretching;
• you can hang it at a height of 2-2.5 m above the ground;
• ropes are usually made of polypropylene, they are strong and safe, have a thickness of at least 1 cm;
• fasteners and rings are made of galvanized steel.

Finished structures are made taking into account the effects of ultraviolet radiation and high humidity, therefore they are immune to negative external conditions. All these points must be taken into account if it is decided to make the swing "Nest" with your own hands. This is advantageous, since the cost of products made in production is quite high.

Construction device

To independently make a practical, convenient and reliable model, you will need instructions and knowledge of the device of this attraction. You should also think about the materials from which the main elements will be made.

• The support for the swing is a frame made of metal profiles, it is also made of wooden beams.
• The base of the seat can be made from a hoop, plastic or steel, this central part of the structure must be well thought out both in form and in raw materials. There are usually no questions with the mesh - it can be woven from a climbing rope, it will represent the central part.
• The basket, as a rule, is complemented by a round pillow with high-quality artificial filler and a nylon cover, which can always be easily removed for washing.

It makes sense to take the following materials for the manufacture of home swings:

• safety cord or towing rope (diameter 5-6 mm) for knitting the seat;
• synthetic tent fabric, felt and foam rubber, since the outer part of the suspension needs a multi-colored or at least bright material that children will like;
• a steel water pipe (about 4 m) is suitable as a support;
• two steel (gymnastic) hoops with a diameter of 90 cm to create a frame.

You will also need to acquire steel carabiners with a 50 mm cell or locks.

How to arrange a seat?

The arrangement of a children's swing should begin with the manufacture of the seat. First, the steel frame of the seat is made, for this two hoops are taken, they are connected using a loop or clamps. If it is assumed that adults will also use the structure, it is better to use a steel pipe with a cross section of up to 15 mm and a length of 150 cm, which is bent on special pipe bending equipment and welded.

You can weave the net for the “Nest” swing in any way, as long as the knitting is strong enough. For this, weaving techniques such as tatting, macrame or patchwork are used. However, it should be borne in mind that the use of an openwork fabric or too thin cords is suitable for the use of the structure by one child. You should also pay attention to the fact that the mesh does not sag - the cords for this are pulled extremely, tightly. The created seat canvas must be securely attached to the frame with knots.

There is another option for making a seat from the rim of an ordinary bicycle wheel and a polypropylene pipe, which, by bending, is inserted into the rim and fixed through the holes for the spokes. To fix on the frame, you will need four rings and two carabiners.

Creating a suspended structure

When the central part of the structure is ready, you can proceed to the manufacture of the frame. It makes sense to use the traditional version of a profiled pipe or timber (100x100). Procedure:

• two supports are prepared in the form of the letter "A";
• for a horizontal crossbar, a steel pipe is mounted to them, while the height of the swing should be the same as the distance between the supports;
• ropes and slings are fixed in pairs on the crossbar, preferably polypropylene cables, but chains pre-wrapped with dense material can also be used for suspension;
• so that the cable does not undergo abrasion, a polyester gasket is made under it;
• four carabiners are needed to fasten the basket.

After installation, it is necessary to test the structure for strength - this can be done by laying bars with a total weight of up to 120-150 kg on the frame. At this stage, the degree of tension of the ropes is usually checked and the optimal distance of the seat from the ground is adjusted. After checking, before hanging the basket completely, the metal frame should be pasted over with foam rubber, and then with special foamed polypropylene, after thermal insulation of the steel pipe.

The outer edge is carefully braided with a rep, it must be applied evenly, and supplemented with a polyester cover on top. Self-production of such a model of a swing will not take much time and will require a minimum investment of money. The main thing is to follow the instructions so that the structure is strong, durable and safe.

How to make a swing "Nest" with your own hands, see below.