How to make your own hammock

Here's how

Step 1
Cut drop cloth to 230cm. Stitch a 5cm double hem across each short end. Topstitch 5mm in from each short edge.

Step 2
With a pencil and ruler, measure and mark 14 eyelet positions along each short edge, centring them between stitching rows.

Step 3
Use tool to make holes for eyelets.

Step 4
Position eyelet in hole, squeeze pliers to secure eyelet in place. Continue setting eyelets. Repeat for other end of hammock.

Step 5
Cut 6 lengths of cord to 140cm. Cut one length of cord to 240cm. Clamp the 7 cords together (line up the ends) at 55cm from one end. Using longer cord, wrap and knot the 6 shorter cords, 10cm either side of short cord centre point.

Step 6
To begin, pass cord from left to right across bundle, then take it across to the left, behind bundle and out through opening.

Step 7
Take cord across to the left, behind bundle and out through opening.

Step 8
Repeat Step 5 until covered strands can be shaped into a loop.

Step 9
Form a loop. Use each end of the longer cord to make the first half of a square knot. Left cord passes over bundle. Right cord passes under bundle.

Step 10
Use each end of the longer cord to make the second half of a square knot. Right cord passes over bundle. Left cord passes under bundle.

Step 11
Make 4 square knots in total to secure. Tie each of the 14 cords to an eyelet opening. Trim ends. Repeat for other side of hammock.