Crochet Hanging Plant Pattern (US Terms)

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)

Abbreviation Stitch Name
ch chain
dc double crochet
sl st slip stitch
picot picot stitch
dec double crochet decrease
st(s) stitch(es)

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

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  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.

Happy crocheting! Show off your finished project and tag your creations for the community to see.

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