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Terminology
Crochet Plant Hanger
A stylish macramé-style plant hanger worked in crochet chains and double crochet. Perfect for trailing houseplants.
Yarn needed
2 x 50g balls
~90g · ~200 metres
Time
An evening
EasyFinished size
Approx. 80cm long (adjustable), fits a 10-15cm pot
What you'll need
- 2 x 50g balls of DK cotton yarn
- A 4mm (UK 8 / US G-6) crochet hook
- A metal or wooden ring (4-5cm diameter) for hanging
- A wool/darning needle
Abbreviations
chchain
dcdouble crochet (UK)
sl stslip stitch
Step-by-step instructions
1. Hanging loop
- 1Cut 3 lengths of yarn, each 3 metres long. Fold them through the ring so you have 6 strands hanging down.
- 2Alternatively, ch 6, join to the ring with sl st, and work 12dc around the ring to cover it.
2. Create the net
- 1Divide the 6 strands into 3 pairs. Work a chain of 20 with each pair (or use the hook to ch 20 on each strand separately).
- 2Join alternate pairs together with a dc about 15cm down, creating a diamond net pattern.
- 3Repeat this joining step 2-3 more times, spacing the joins about 10cm apart, to create the basket shape.
3. Base and finish
- 1Gather all strands at the bottom. Work a tight cluster of dc to form the base of the basket.
- 2Continue for about 5cm, then fasten off securely. Trim the ends or leave a decorative tassel.
- 3Pop your plant pot in and hang from a hook or bracket.
Top tip: Use a cotton or cotton-blend yarn — it is stronger than pure wool and will hold the weight of a potted plant without stretching.