Crochet Hanging Plant Pattern (US Terms)

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This charming crochet hanging plant project creates a beautiful display piece, perfect for home décor or gifting. Grab your favorite yarn and let’s start!

Supplies Needed

• Yarn: Two colors (one for leaves/stem, one for flowers)
• Crochet hook (appropriate size for your yarn)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Stuffing (and optional pebble for weight)
• Small basket or container for display

Abbreviations (US Terms)

Step 1: Crochet the Leaf Garland

1. Foundation
   • Start with a slip knot and ch 14.
2. Leaf
   • Dc in the 4th ch from hook.
   • Ch 1, picot, ch 3, sl st to complete the first leaf.
3. Repeat
   • Ch 3, dc, ch 1, picot, ch 3, sl st to form the next leaf.
   • Repeat until you have 5 leaves. (Each leaf is separated by ch and picot; repeat for a total of 5.)
4. Continue
   • Repeat the leaf row as needed for length:
     • After each row, ch 9, dc in the 4th ch, repeat steps as above.
     • Make 5 leaves per row, until you reach the desired length.

Step 2: Transition to Flower Yarn

1. Join New Color
   • After last leaf row, change to flower color yarn.
   • Sl st into the 3rd space of the previous row.
   • Cut leaf yarn, join flower yarn with a slip knot, and secure both tails with a knot.
2. Trim and Tidy
   • Trim yarn tails.

Step 3: Crochet Flower Petals

1. First Flower Row
   • Ch 6, dc in the 4th ch from hook.
   • Repeat method used for the leaves (ch, picot, sl st) to create petals.
   • Work 5 petals in this row. After finishing, sl st into the 3rd space.
2. Second and Third Flower Rows
   • Ch 6, dc in 4th ch.
   • For the second flower row, make 4 petals. Third row, make 3 petals.
   • Sl st into the appropriate space after each row.
3. Finish Flowers
   • Pull up last ch, finish off with a slip stitch, shape petals as desired, weave in and trim yarn ends.

Step 4: Crochet the Soil/Base

1. Start with Magic Ring
   • Wrap yarn around your finger twice, ch 3.
   • Dc 12 times into the ring, pull the loop tight.
2. Increase Rounds
   • Round 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st (24 sts).
   • Round 3: Ch 3, (1 dc, 2 dc in next st) repeat around (36 sts).
   • Round 4: Ch 3, (1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st) repeat (48 sts).
3. Even Rounds
   • Rounds 5-6: Dc in each st (48 sts per round), sl st to finish each round.
4. Decrease Rounds
   • Decrease round 1: (2 dc, dc dec) repeat, ending with 36 sts.
   • Decrease round 2: (1 dc, dc dec) repeat, ending with 24 sts.
   • Decrease round 3: Dc dec in each pair, ending with 12 sts.

Step 5: Stuff and Finish Base

1. Stuff and Close
   • Before fully closing, add stuffing and optional pebble for stability.
   • Sl st to close, leaving long tail.
2. Close Hole
   • Use a tapestry needle to pick up the front loop of each remaining st, pull to close.
3. Secure and Tidy
   • Secure the yarn, weave in tail.

Step 6: Assemble and Arrange

1. Prepare Stem and Flowers
   • Arrange the finished leaf and flower garland artfully.
2. Attach to Soil
   • Sew or fix stem to the soil base with your tapestry needle.
3. Display
   • Place the finished soil and flower arrangement in your basket or container. To change containers, simply lift out the “soil” and flowers and move to a new basket.

Tips

• Adjust quantity of chains, petals, or leaves to fit your vision.
• Mix and match yarn colors for more vibrant flowers.
• Add pebbles or beads in the soil for a weighted, sturdy base.

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