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Crochet Plant Hangers
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Looking for a beautiful way to show off your house plants? Crochet plant hangers are a great option that can add a touch of charm to any space.

They also make wonderful gifts when paired with a potted plant. And the best part? They require very little yarn and are a breeze to make.

Free Written Patterns

An ecru-coloured crochet plant hanger with a white pot and a small plant.
Photo: jewelsandjones.com

Crochet Plant Hangers from Jewels & Jones

This simple pattern uses only chains and knots; and takes less than half an hour to make!

YARN WEIGHT: twine, rope, or cotton yarn, e.g., Lion Brand 24/7 cotton.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.

A hand holding a crochet plant hanger and a trailing pothos.
Photo: leftinknots.com

Crochet Macramé Style Plant Hanger from Left in Knots

This is an easy-to-make crochet plant holder inspired by macrame.

SIZE: suits pots with a base diameter of up to 5″ (12-13 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: about 75 yards (69 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a yarn needle, and a metal ring.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Back Loop Only Crochet.

A succulent plant in crocheted hanging basket.
Photo: stitchandhound.com

Succulent Hanging Basket from Stitch and Hound

The Succulent Hanging Basket pattern is a quick and easy project, crocheted in the round.

SIZE: 3″ in diameter and 2¾” tall (7.5 cm x 7 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: about 50 g.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Back Loop Only Crochet.

A pot plant in a yellow crochet plant hanger worked in the granny stitch.
Photo: annavirkpanna.com

Granny Plantholder from Annavirkpanna

This granny-square-style plant hanger is on a Swedish website. Just keep scrolling to reach the English language version at the bottom of the page.

YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton, e.g., Cotton Mix from Kartopu.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: less than 100 g.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.

An outdoor table setting with vases of flowers in crochet hanging baskets.
Photo: themoulehole.com

The Secret Garden Plant Hanger from The Moule Hole

Crochet plant hangers can also hold vases for a beautiful, whimsical table setting. The pattern includes instructions for two sizes: small and large.

SIZE: small for a 4″/10 cm diameter and large for a 6″/15 cm diameter.
YARN REQUIRED: 3 mm macramé cord.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 116 g for the small size and 174 g for the large.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 10 mm (N/P-15) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a large-eyed needle, and three stitch markers.

Three potted plants in crochet plant cozies on a timber dresser.
Photo: highdesertyarn.com

Sonora Hanging Plant Cozy from High Desert Yarn

The Sonora Plant Cozy is a free pattern for a pot plant cover or a hanging planter. It’s suitable for an advanced beginner.

SIZE: base diameter of 2¾” (7 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton, e.g., Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 45 yds/41 m.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.25 mm (G) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a tapestry needle, a tape measure, and stitch markers.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Crossed Double Crochet Stitch.

Houseplant clippings in glass jars hanging on a window in crochet plant hangers.
Photo: hearthookhome.com

Houseplant Clipping Plant Hanger from Heart Hook Home

These cute little crochet plant hangers are designed to hold jars with your houseplant clippings. They can be used with suction cups to attach them to your window; or leave the suction cups off if you prefer.

RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: suction cups rated for up to 3 lbs (1.35 kg), stitch markers, scissors, and a yarn needle.

A small succulent in a crochet plant hanger.
Photo: blessedandamess.com

Succulent Hanging Basket from Blessed & A Mess

This little crochet plant hanger is the perfect quick project for scrap yarn.

SIZE: to suit 3½” pots.
YARN WEIGHT: three strands of #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn held together.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6.50 mm (K-10 ½) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: V-Stitch, Crochet in Back Loop Only.

A crocheted double wall hanging basket with small succulents.
Photo: madebygootie.com

Suzette Double Hanging Basket from Made By Gootie

This crochet plant hanger is not just for plants! It could be used for storing so many other things around the home.

SIZE: 21½” x 7½” (55 cm x 19 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: two strands held together of #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn or one strand of #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 656 yds/600 m of #4 weight yarn or 300 g of #5 weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a stitch marker, a tapestry needle, a tape measure, and scissors.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: C2C Suzette Stitch.

A trailing pothos in a black crochet plant hanger on a glass shelf.
Photo: stitchandhound.com

August Plant Hanger from Stitch and Hound

This easy-to-follow tutorial is a great project for beginners.

SIZE: to suit a 6-9″ diameter pot (15-23 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton yarn, e.g., 24/7 Cotton from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: about 20 g.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a tapestry needle, scissors, and a wooden ring (optional).

A crochet plant hanger with bead detail.
Photo: annavirkpanna.com

Simplicity Plant Hanger from Anna Virkpanna

The Simplicity Plant Hanger pattern can be downloaded as a free PDF. Just click on the link and scroll down to the bottom of the page to find the English language version.

SIZE: easily adaptable.
YARN WEIGHT: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a yarn needle, and decorative beads (optional).

A small succulent in a brown crochet plant hanger with a white background.
Photo: themerrythought.com

DIY Crochet Hanging Planter from The Merrythought

This free crochet plant hanger pattern is so simple but so cute!

YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight yarn, e.g., Kroy Socks from Patons.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: one 50 g skein.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: cotton cord or rope, scissors, and a yarn needle.

A plant in a crochet plant hanger on a white table with a crochet hook and yarn.
Photo: joyofmotioncrochet.com

Crochet Plant Hanger from Joy of Motion Crochet

This free crochet plant hanger pattern is a quick and easy one-skein project. There’s no set size for this pattern; it is customised as you crochet to suit the pot you have. You’ll need to set up a free account with this site to access the pattern.

SIZE: can be made to fit any pot size.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Front Post Double Crochet.

Four different angles of a crochet plant in a crochet plant hanger.
Photo: planetjune.com

Crochet Plant Hanger from Planet June

This tutorial will teach you how to make this pattern fit any size pot.

SIZE: customized to suit any pot.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight mercerized cotton.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Triple Treble Crochet.

A home office with two plants hanging in yellow and grey crochet plant hangers.
Photo: schachenmayr.com

Aina + Alida Crochet Plant Hangers from Schachenmayr

Designed by Quail Studio for Schachenmayr; these cute and colourful crochet plant hangers use a super bulky weight ribbon/tape yarn.

SIZE: to suit pots with a 4″ base diameter.
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight yarn, e.g., Cotton Jersey from Schachenmayr.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: two 100 g skeins.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a tapestry needle and scissors.

An outdoors picture of a fern in a white pot in a simple crochet plant hanger.
Photo: knitsnknots.ca

Easy Hanging Planter from Knits ‘n Knots

This cute crochet plant hanger looks like macramé, but it’s crochet! And it uses basic chain stitches, and that’s all! So if you’re looking for a quick and easy plant hanger, perfect for beginners, this is it.

SIZE: pictured with a 5″ pot, but suits many different pot sizes.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: about 70 yards (64 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a wooden ring, scissors, and a yarn needle.

Three crochet hanging baskets holding plants on a white background.
Photo: blog.clover-usa.com

Sunny Hanging Basket from Crafts Everywhere

Designed by Erin from CraftsEverywhere, this cute crochet planter pattern is free on the Clover blog.

SIZE: small with a base diameter of 2¼-2½” (6 cm), medium 3″ (7.5 cm), and large 4″ (10 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: this will depend on the size you choose to make.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: dependent on which size plant hanger you make.
NOTIONS: a darning needle and scissors.

Two crochet plant pods hanging on a wall.
Photo: yarnspirations.com

Bernat Hanging Crochet Planter Pods from Yarnspirations

This is a free pattern for a set of two crochet plant hangers; these are wall hangers and could be used for holding all sorts of things.

SIZE: small to fit a 4″ (10 cm) pot and large to fit a 6″ (18 cm) pot.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn, e.g., Bernat Maker Home Dec.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: one 250 g skein, or 189 yds/173 m (this will be enough to make the set of two planters).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 8 mm (L-11) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.

Two potted plants in black and white crochet plant hangers.
Photo: yarnspirations.com

Lily Sugar’n Cream Crochet Hanging Pot Cozy from Yarnspirations

This simple pattern, primarily using treble crochet, looks so effective in black and white.

SIZE: to fit 4½” pot.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Sugar’n Cream from Lily.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 57 yds/52 m of the main colour and 11 yds/10 m of the contrasting colour.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a yarn needle, and a 40″/101.5 cm length of faux leather cording.

A strawberry plant in a crochet plant hanger in front of a window with orchids in the background.
Photo: bluestarcrochet.com

Beautiful Boho Style Free Crochet Plant Pot Cover from Blue Star Crochet

This easy crochet plant hanger pattern can be completed in under an hour. It features a simple and unique twist in the design.

SIZE: to fit a 4-5″ pot.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., King Cole Cottonsoft DK.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a yarn needle and scissors.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Double Treble Crochet.

A turquoise crochet hanging planter on a wall and a white crochet plant cozy on a stool.
Photo: whistleandivy.com

Faux Macramé Hanging Planter from Whistle & Ivy

This free crochet plant hanger pattern is designed to hang from the wall like a wall hanging

SIZE: to suit a 4″ pot.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight cotton, e.g., Billow from Knit Picks.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: one 100 g skein.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a darning needle, and a ½” or ¾” dowel.

Two red crochet plant hangers on a verandah.
Photo: whistleandivy.com

Free Crochet Plant Hanger from Whistle & Ivy

Creating a pattern for any size pot is easy with this simple design.

SIZE: can be made to suit any size pot.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 7 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.

Two potted plants hanging in front of a window in brown crochet plant baskets.
Photo: caabcrochet.com

Easy Hanging Plant Basket from CAAB Crochet

To make this free crochet plant hanger, you simply crochet a square and attach chained straps to the corners. It is best suited to rounded base planter pots.

SIZE: adjustable; the size is customised to your pots.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton, e.g., I Love This Cotton!, from Hobby Lobby.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a yarn needle, scissors, and a measuring tape.

A potted rosemary bush hanging in front of a window in a crochet plant hanger.
Photo: Tina Vi

Rosemary Plant Hanger from Tina Vi

The Rosemary Plant Hanger crochets up quickly in macrame cord

SIZE: to fit a 6″/16 cm pot; the total height of the hanger is approximately 33″/84 cm ( with the pot and plant inside).
YARN WEIGHT: macrame cord or #7 Jumbo / Roving weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 12 mm crochet hook.

Free Patterns With Video Tutorials

Pothos plants in two lacy crochet plant hangers.
Photo: hearthookhome.com

Free Crochet Plant Hanger Pattern & Video Tutorial from Heart Hook Home

This free crochet hanging planter pattern includes instructions for two sizes and features the Woven Lattice Stitch, which uses chains and single crochets. If you like watching instead of reading, there is also a super helpful video tutorial.

SIZE: small fits 3½-4″ pot (9-10 cm), and large fits 4½-5½” pot (11-14 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight cotton to cotton blend yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 50-70 yds (46-64 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a yarn needle, and a key ring for hanging (optional).

https://youtu.be/847ZL5W2iBM
Video: Day’s Crochet

Macrochet Mini Planter from Day’s Crochet

The Macrochet Mini Planter really does look like macramé! You can follow along with the video tutorial, or if you prefer, there is also a free written pattern. The pattern is worked with two strands of yarn held together.

YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton, e.g., Peaches & Cream.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 80-100 yds (73-92 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a tape measure, yarn needle, stitch markers, a 2¾-3″ wooden ring, 7-10 wooden beads, and 7-10 wooden beads (optional).

Video: JolieKnots Crochet

Monstera Plant Hanger from JolieKnots Crochet

Follow along with this free tutorial to learn how to make this pretty plant hanger step-by-step.

SIZE: to suit 5-6″ pots.
YARN REQUIRED: Macramé cotton or double-stranded #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton or jute twine.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a tapestry needle.

A blue crochet hanging planter with a trailing plant.
Photo: throughtheloopyc.com

Eryn Plant Hanger from Through The Loop Yarn Craft

The ribbed texture of the Eryn Plant Hanger gives it extra stretch so it can fit differently shaped pots. The pattern uses two strands of yarn held together, and the size is easy to adjust. Watch the video tutorial for a step-by-step demonstration.

SIZE: the pattern is adjustable; but was written for a 4″ pot.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 40-100 yards (37-92 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a yarn needle, and a wooden ring.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Single Crochet in Back Loop Only and Front Post Double Crochet.

Two ferns in crochet plant covers.
Photo: naztazia.com

How To Crochet a Plant Holder and Plant Hanger from Naztazia

This pattern is a free downloadable PDF. If you’re a visual learner, there is also a video tutorial to follow along with.

SIZE: for a 6″ pot.
YARN WEIGHT: #18 nylon crochet thread.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 80 yards.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a yarn needle, a sewing needle, a metal ring, and hot glue or super glue for securing ends (optional).

Video: You Should Craft

Big Bohemian Hanging Planter Crochet Pattern from You Should Craft

Designed to fit 8″ pots, this easy plant hanger pattern features both photo and video tutorials. This project is crocheted with two strands of yarn held together; so it may be easiest to purchase two skeins of yarn.

SIZE: to fit 8″ pots (20 cm). The finished plant hanger is 32″ long, not including the tassel (81 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: about 115 yards (105 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 8 mm (L-11) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a tapestry needle, scissors, a gauge ruler, 12 mm and 20 mm wooden beads, and scissors.

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