Make a cozy home for your leafy friends with a crochet hanging potted plant holder! Picture a homemade nest of soft yarn cradling a pot, suspended gracefully by a sturdy, braided yarn hanger.
Crochet Hanging Potted Plant Pattern
Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just picking up the craft, creating this plant holder adds a touch of personal charm to any space. As you loop and stitch the yarn, you’ll watch a simple string transform into a beautiful and functional piece of decor.
Hang it by a sunny window or on a tranquil porch, and let your greenery sway gently in its new, snug abode.
Materials:
- Yarn in tan, green, and white colors
- 5mm crochet hook (though hook size can be adjusted according to your preference)
Base of the Hanging Planter:
Starting with a Magic Circle:
- Make a magic circle with your yarn.
- Insert 6 single crochets (sc) into the circle.
- Pull the loop tightly closed.
Row 1 (Increase):
- Insert 2 sc in each stitch around the circle.
- You should have 12 stitches at the end of this row.
Row 2:
- Sc once in the first stitch, then 2 sc in the next stitch. Repeat around.
- You will have 18 stitches in total.
For Row 3:
- Continue the pattern of 1 sc in the first stitch, 1 sc in the second stitch, then 2 sc in the third stitch. Repeat around.
- This ends with a stitch count increase to 24.
Row 4:
- Sc in the first 3 stitches, then 2 sc in the fourth stitch. Repeat around for a total of 30 stitches.
Row 5-9:
- Simply sc in each stitch around for five rounds, maintaining 30 stitches per round.
For Row 10 (Creating the Spiral Effect):
- Begin to sc for 9 stitches. In the 10th stitch, insert 2 sc. Repeat this pattern around.
Row 11:
- Sc around with a total of 33 stitches.
For shaping the hanging basket:
- Continue following the increase pattern by adding additional stitches in every subsequent 10th, 11th, then every 12th stitch in following rounds, checking the pattern to add rounds and increase stitches as necessary until reaching your desired base size.
Shaping the Pot:
- Once the base is complete, work your sc stitches into the back loops only to start forming the sides.
- No increases, just sc in the back loops for several rounds until the desired height is achieved.
String of Pearls:
Starting Chain:
With green yarn, make a chain (ch) of 40 (or desired length), making sure to adjust the size for each pearl differently for a more natural look.
Creating Pearls:
Skip 3 ch from the hook and perform 4 double crochets (dc) in the 4th ch. Then, proceed to create a slip stitch (sl st) into the next ch to complete your first pearl.
Repeat this process along the chain at intervals, forming multiple pearls.
Assembling the Hanging Planter:
Sew the Base to the Pot:
Once both the base and the pot are complete, sew them together.
Use the same color yarn and a needle to stitch around the edge, securing the two pieces.
Attaching the String of Pearls:
Sew the string of pearls to the inside of the pot, draping them over the edge artistically.
Creating the Hanger:
Cut 8 pieces of white yarn to your desired length for the hanger.
Tie a knot at one end, separate the strands into pairs, and braid or knot as desired to create the hanging mechanism.
Attach the top of the hanger to the edges of the pot.
