Crochet Hanging Pot Plant Basket

Looking to add a touch of greenery to your space? A Crochet Hanging Pot Plant Basket could be the perfect solution! These charming baskets not only hold your favorite plants but also add a cozy and stylish element to any room. Hanging plant baskets are a fun and creative way to incorporate plants into your decor while saving precious floor space. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking for a new project, crafting your own hanging pot plant basket can be a delightful and rewarding experience. So, grab your yarn and crochet hook, and let's get crafting to bring some green goodness into your home!

Materials and Preparation

Materials:

• Yarn: Double knit yarn in colorway Lime Drop (Code: 39875), or any double-knit yarn (100% cotton recommended)
• Hook: 10 mm crochet hook
• Additional Tools: Scissors, yarn needle, stitch marker

Optional: Washi tape or other decorations for the pot/tub

Yarn Requirements and Preparation

• Use a double strand of double-knit yarn.
• You can make two hanging baskets using just one skein of double-knit yarn.

Abbreviations and Notes

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• dc: double crochet
• fpdc: front post double crochet
• sc: single crochet

Notes:

• Ch 2 at the beginning of rounds does not count as a stitch.
• Working with a double strand of double-knit yarn results in a more dense and thick fabric.
• If you prefer, you can use chunky yarn instead.
• Front post double crochets create a neat edge, but you can use regular double crochets if you're not comfortable with front post stitches.
• The finished basket fits a tub with dimensions: height = 11 cm, diameter = 13 cm.

Gauge, Approximate Size, and Pattern Notes

Gauge:

Not specified, but is not critical for this project.

Approximate Size:

Fits a tub with dimensions: height = 11 cm, diameter = 13 cm

Pattern Notes:

• No gauge swatch needed.
• Ensure that the final product is snug around the tub to avoid any sagging.
• Longer tails are recommended for better durability.

Step-by-Step Pattern

Foundation and Base

Starting Ring:

• Begin with a slip knot.
• Chain 15.
• Sl st into the first chain to form a ring.

Round 1:

• Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch).
• Work 30 dc in the ring.
• Sl st into the first dc to close the round.

Round 2 - Front Post Double Crochets:

• Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch).
• Work fpdc around each dc from the previous round (30 fpdc total).
• Sl st into the first fpdc to close the round.

Sides

Single Crochet Rounds:

• Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch).
• Work sc into the same stitch and in each stitch around.
• Sl st into the first sc to close the round.
• Repeat for a total of 8 rounds.

Top Edge (Shells)

Shell Pattern:

• Chain 3 (counts as a dc).
• Work 1 dc in the same stitch, chain 2, then 2 dc in the same stitch (this forms your first shell).
• Skip 2 stitches, sc into the next stitch, skip 2 stitches, work 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc into the next stitch (shell). Repeat from * to * around.
• Sl st into the top of the starting ch 3.

Handles

Creating Cords:

• Using a double strand of yarn, attach to any shell's ch-2 space with a sl st.
• Chain 35, cut the yarn, and secure the tail.
• Repeat in each of the 5 ch-2 spaces of shells (total 5 cords).

Adding the Ring:

• Gather all the cords, ensure they're untangled and straight.
• Knot the gathered ends securely.
• Thread the cords through a ring.
• Wrap the ends and secure tightly with an extra meter or a meter-and-a-half of yarn.
• Secure all loose ends and trim neatly.