Hanging Nests for children of the ages 3 and older for playing, reading and dreaming. For suspension from ceilings, beams and branches, a minimum height of 200 cm (6 ft 7 in) is recommended. Naturally, the hanging nest can also be expanded by means of a rope. Joki® hanging nests – the original from LA SIESTA There are many hanging chairs for kids– but the original Joki® hanging nest from LA SIESTA with its unmistakable raindrop shape convinces with its high-quality materials, its wonderful colors and its particularly comfortable swinging and snuggling. Joki® offers maximum safety and promotes child development in a playful manner. Joki® hanging nests in many colors Children love variety – so do we. And this is why we offer our Joki® hanging nests in many different color combinations. There is something here for every preference and every location – be it the children’s room, the living room or somewhere outside. Joki® Planet – made of high-quality organic cotton
Since we want to be responsible to the environment and to people with our products, we have also added an organic cotton model to the Joki® range: Joki® Planet hanging nest combines fun playing and snuggly comfort, using certified organic cotton. Joki® Outdoor – the hanging nest for outdoors The children’s room is not the only great place to hang Joki® hanging nests– with Joki®’s Outdoor line you can use your favorite hanging nest in the yard as well. With its soft HamacTex® fibers, every Joki® Outdoor model is weather-resistant and dries particularly quickly. The German Federal Association for the Promotion of Posture and Physical Exercise (BAG) expressly recommends the Joki® hanging nest for children, since gentle swinging and movement support their sense of balance and ability to concentrate – for lasting success in learning in the areas of reading, writing and math. Maximum safety in the children’s rooms Absolute safety is especially important in the children’s rooms.
Every Joki® hanging nest is inspected by the German Technical Inspection Agency (TÜV) and bears the GS seal for “Tested Safety”. And every Joki® hanging nest does without suspension ropes that one could get tangled up in. In this way, children can play and romp in their hanging chair, carefree and with no danger. We know that textiles get dirty easily where kids are playing, which is why every Joki® hanging nest is easy to clean. The integrated pillow can be unzipped, removed from the hanging nest and washed separately.So many of my projects are inspired by my kids and born out of a need or opportunity to facilitate some kind of activity that will either teach them independence or nurture their creativity. This hammock chair DIY is one of those. I made it specifically for my older son who loves to read and often needs a little bit of quiet space away from his talkative sister. Our front porch has often served as a little retreat from the chaos of a family of five and was the perfect place to hang out (literally) and enjoy a book.
While I made this chair for my kids, it could be used by adults as well. I used supplies strong enough to hold up to 200 lbs. so that it might withstand a sturdy plop from either of the older kids, but supplies are available at most hardware stores that will ensure it holds more weight. Supplies:-1 1/4" x 3' oak dowel (oak is a hard wood and considered safer than poplar for supporting weight. Also, I had mine cut to 3')-3/8" x 16' braided polypropylene (get this by the foot)-2 yards of plain canvas -80mm stainless steel spring snap link (holds up to 220 lbs)-3/16" stainless steel quick link (holds up to 660 lbs)-black fabric paint (my acrylic paint is fabric friendly)-paint brush Tools:-drill and 3/8" drill bit-sewing machine-iron and ironing board-shears-ruler-lighter Step One: Fold your two yards of canvas in half and lay flat with the fold on the left as shown. Measure in about 7" from the top right edge and mark. I cut mine about 12" in, and it was a bit too much, so I'm suggesting 7".
Using a yard stick or ruler, draw a line from that top mark to the bottom right corner, and cut through both pieces. Step Two: Fold your top edge down 1/2" and iron flat. Then fold it in again 1/2" and iron flat. Pin and stitch the bottom of the fold as shown above. Repeat with the long bottom edge. Step Three: Flip your canvas 90 degrees to the left so that the longest edge is on the right. You're going to create pockets for the rope to slide through on each side. Fold each corner in about 1 1/2" and iron flat. Then fold the unhemmed top edge in 1/2" and iron flat. Step Four: Fold again 1 1/2" and iron flat. Step Five: Stitch two lines along the bottom folded edge as shown. Reinforce your beginning and ending with back stitches. Repeat with other side. Step Six: Make a mark 2" and 4" in from both ends of your dowel, and drill through. Sand your rough edges and stain if you'd like. I chose to leave mine natural. Step Seven: Place your canvas on a large sheet of cardboard, and paint your design on one side.
Let it dry, and then paint a design on the other side (optional). If you're using printed fabric, be sure it's upholstery weight or outdoor fabric to ensure its strength. Step Eight: Tie a knot at one end of your 16' rope so that there is about 3" of a tail. Melt the end so it won't fray. Thread it down through the outer hole of your oak dowel and up from the widest corner of one side of your canvas seat to the narrow corner of the top. Then tie a knot about 3' from your first knot, and thread it up into the oak dowel. Continue to thread it down into the hole 4" from the other edge, and measure 3' from the loose end, and tie a loose knot. Thread it down through the other canvas pocket and back up through the last hole before tying a knot with a 3" tail. If your two sides aren't even, adjust your knots before pulling them tight. Step Nine: Find the center of the rope above your dowel, and tie a knot with about 8"-10" of room above it. Attach your spring link, and then your quick link, and finally hang it on a hook screwed safely into a ceiling beam or large tree branch.