Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: Medium-weight cotton yarn (e.g., WeCrochet Dishie, Lily Sugar ‘n Cream, or similar worsted-weight cotton).
- Crochet Hook: US H (5mm) crochet hook.
- Plant Pot: A 5-inch terracotta pot (dimensions: 3.75 inches at the bottom, 5 inches at the top, and 4 inches tall).
- Other Tools:
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
- Measuring tape or gauge ruler
- Stitch markers (optional but helpful)
Measurements:
- Finished Size: 5-inch diameter, 4-inch tall pot hanger with 24-inch hanging cords.
- Gauge: First 3 rounds = 3.75-inch diameter.
Stitches Used:
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- st = stitch
Stitching Instructions for Making the Crochet Plant Hanger Pattern:
Base of the Hanger (Round 1-6):
- Start with a magic ring: Make a loop with the yarn and pull through with your hook, creating a small ring. This will be the starting point for your work.
- Round 1:
- Ch 2 (counts as 1st dc).
- Work 11 dc into the magic ring.
- Join with sl st to the top of the starting ch-2. (Total = 12 dc)
- Round 2:
- Ch 2 (counts as 1st dc), dc in the same st as ch-2.
- 2 dc in the next st around.
- Join with sl st to the top of the ch-2. (Total = 24 dc)
- Round 3:
- Ch 2 (counts as 1st dc), dc in the next st.
- 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next st around.
- Join with sl st to the top of ch-2. (Total = 36 dc)
- Round 4:
- Ch 2 (counts as 1st dc), dc in the next 2 sts.
- 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 2 sts around.
- Join with sl st to the top of ch-2. (Total = 48 dc)
- Round 5:
- Ch 2 (counts as 1st dc), dc in the next 3 sts.
- 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 3 sts around.
- Join with sl st to the top of ch-2. (Total = 60 dc)
- Round 6:
- Ch 2 (counts as 1st dc), dc in the next 4 sts.
- 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 4 sts around.
- Join with sl st to the top of ch-2. (Total = 72 dc)
Sides of the Hanger (Round 7-12):
- Round 7:
- Ch 1, sc in each st around.
- Join with sl st to the first sc. (Total = 72 sc)
- Round 8:
- Ch 2 (counts as 1st dc), dc in each st around.
- Join with sl st to the top of ch-2. (Total = 72 dc)
- Round 9:
- Ch 1, sc in each st around.
- Join with sl st to the first sc. (Total = 72 sc)
- Round 10:
- Ch 2 (counts as 1st dc), dc in each st around.
- Join with sl st to the top of ch-2. (Total = 72 dc)
- Round 11:
- Ch 1, sc in each st around.
- Join with sl st to the first sc. (Total = 72 sc)
- Round 12:
- Ch 2 (counts as 1st dc), dc in each st around.
- Join with sl st to the top of ch-2. (Total = 72 dc)
Creating the Hanging Cords:
- Cut 6 equal lengths of yarn: Each piece should be about 24 inches long.
- Attach cords to the hanger:
- Fold each yarn strand in half.
- Pull the folded end through the final round of stitches at the bottom of the hanger.
- You should now have 6 loops.
- Braid the cords:
- Group the 6 strands into 3 pairs of 2.
- Braid each pair to form a strong and secure cord.
- Tie a knot: Tie a knot at the end of each braid to secure the strands in place.
Finishing:
- Weave in any loose ends: Use a tapestry needle to weave in the yarn ends, making sure to hide them neatly inside the crochet work.
- Adjust the length of the cords: If needed, trim the cords for the desired hanging height.
- Complete your crochet plant hanger: Your project is now finished and ready to hang your plant pot!
Enjoy your handcrafted crochet plant hanger!
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