Bringing a touch of cozy charm into your home with a hand-crafted Crochet String of Hearts Hanging Plant. This delightful creation features a cascade of heart-shaped leaves, tumbling down from a quaint mini pot. It's like having a little piece of nature inside, but without the worry of watering or sunlight.
Crochet String Of Hearts Hanging Plant
You can hang it in a sunny kitchen window, by your desk, or even in the bathroom to add a splash of greenery and warmth. This adorable crochet project is perfect for gifting or keeping all to yourself, bringing a smile and a bit of homemade charm wherever it goes.
Materials Needed:
- Yarn (choice of colors for the pot, dirt, and plant vines)
- Crochet hook (5 mm or size H suggested)
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Polyfill (for stuffing)
- Yarn needle
Base and Body of the Pot
Magic Ring: Start with a magic ring.
- Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet).
- Make 13 more double crochets into the ring. You should have 14 stitches if you count the initial chain 3.
- Pull the ring tight to close.
- Slip stitch to join to the top of the chain 3.
Next Round (Increase):
- Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet).
- Make 2 double crochets in each stitch around (28 stitches total).
- Instead of joining with a slip stitch to the chain 3, join with a slip stitch to the first actual double crochet to make the join less noticeable.
Sides of the Pot:
- Chain 1 to start a new round.
- Half double crochet in the back loop only of each stitch around (28 stitches).
- Join with a slip stitch to the first half double crochet.
Repeat the Side Round: Continue making rounds of half double crochet in the back loop only, joining each round with a slip stitch, until the pot reaches your desired height.
Straps (Make 3)
- Decide on the placement of your straps and mark these positions with stitch markers, evenly spaced.
- For each strap, chain 38 (or your desired length), fasten off, leaving a tail long enough to tie to the pot.
- Attach each strap at its marked position by threading the tail through and tying securely.
Dirt
Magic Ring: Start similar to the base of the pot.
- Chain 3 and make 13 double crochets in the ring (14 stitches total).
- Close the ring but not too tightly, leaving a bit of room for adjustment later.
Increase Round:
- Chain 3 (counts as a stitch).
- Make 2 double crochets in each stitch around (28 stitches).
- Join as you did with the pot for a seamless look.
Finish: Chain a long tail for sewing, fasten off. This will be used to sew the dirt to the pot.
Vines and Leaves
Starting the Vine:
- Begin with a slip knot and chain 4.
- Make a series of triple crochets and double crochets to form the first "leaf" in a heart shape, following the detailed instructions you provided for shaping the leaf.
- Chain between leaves as necessary for spacing, continuing to form the vine with alternating leaves until the vine is your desired length.
Attaching Vines:
- Thread the vines through the center of the dirt piece.
- Secure by tying underneath and trimming any excess tail.
Assembly:
Sew the Dirt Piece:
- Position it on top of the pot and sew around the edge, securing the dirt piece to the pot.
Stuffing:
- Before completely sewing the dirt piece, stuff the pot with polyfill to your desired firmness, then finish sewing.
Final Touches:
- Adjust the position of the straps and vines as necessary.
