Do you like crocheting and gardening at the same time? If you do, you must try making crochet hanging planters for your potted plants. Hanging a potted plant in an attractive crochet plant hanger will complement the beauty of the plant.
Plant hangers are available in many patterns. Some patterns are simple and easy to make for beginners. Meanwhile, other plant hanger patterns are intricate and ideal for those with advanced crocheting skills. To help you create hanging planters easily, we offer DIY crochet patterns.
11 DIY Crochet Plant Hanger Patterns for Beginners
Crocheting a plant hanger is not as challenging as you think. Certain crochet patterns are so simple that you can make them quickly and easily. Check our free crochet plant hanger patterns below and find out how easy to make they are.
1. Macrame Plant Hanger
The macrame plant hangers are popular among plant lovers and DIY crocheters. They are available in simple but attractive patterns. In addition, they are easy to make, such as the macrame plant hanger above.
Sarah Maker recommends you use 4-mm plied cotton rope, a 4.5” x 5” pot, and a wooden/metal ring to make this plant hanger. Once you have them, you can start making square knots, a round of square knots, spiral knots, and gathering knots.
2. Monstera Leaf Plant Hanger
The monstera leaf plant hanger has a unique look since it resembles a monstera leaf. This crochet pattern will complement the potted plant in the plan hanger attractively.
The designer of this pattern is Jolie Knots. She recommends crocheters use Everbilt Jute Twine (Bulky weight number 5) to make this crochet plant hanger. You can make this plant hanger pattern easily if you have mastered double and single crochet stitches.
3. Cozy Crochet Hanging Planter
This plant hanger is cute, especially if you use colorful yarn to make it. In addition, it is simple to make. The cozy crochet hanging planter is ideal for small trailing plants.
You will need 100% cotton yarn, a 4.5-mm hook, and a tapestry needle to make this plant hanger. Moreover, you must master some crocheting stitches, for example, chain of six, chain three, and double crochet stitches, to make the cozy plant hanger.
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4. Granny Square Crochet Plant Hanger
This crochet pattern is not difficult to make. Beginners can make the granny square plant hanger without any difficulties.
In addition, this boho-style crochet pattern is attractive. You can use different colors of yarn if you don’t like the color combination above. This plant hanger can accommodate a pot with dimensions of 12 x 13 cm.
5. Happy Macrame Plant Hanger
This bulky planter hanger is attractive with a combination of cute yarn color and a lovely macrame pattern. It is ideal for planting pots with dimensions of 7-inch wide and 6-inch tall. In addition, this macrame plant hanger is quite solid and it can hold the pot firmly.
You will need a jersey or t-shirt yarn (weight 12 oz) to make a happy macrame plant hanger. In addition, you must have a 12-mm jumbo crochet hook, a super jumbo tapestry needle, and a 20-inch book/cardboard.
6. Sloth Crochet Hanging Planter
A sloth is a cute creature that loves to hang on a tree branch. This animal has inspired a crochet designer to make sloth crochet plant hangers. This pattern is not too difficult to make, even for beginners.
The size of this plant hanger is around 3 inches wide. Therefore, it is ideal for succulents or other small potted plants.
However, it is recommended to create a slight change from this tutorial. Instead of hanging the sloth on a piece of stick, try hanging it with yarn. Therefore, your tiny plant will be more visible.
7. Star Crochet Hanging Planter
The star crochet plant hanger looks simple but elegant. In addition, it is sturdy and capable of holding the planting pot well. Therefore, you don’t need to worry that your planting pot will fall out of the plant hanger.
You can make this pattern for several pot sizes. However, you need a pot while crocheting this plant hanger. Therefore, you can adjust the size of the hanger easily. In addition, you can combine your favorite yarn colors to make this crochet pattern.
8. Boho Hanging Planter
One of the best crochet hanging planter patterns for terracotta pots is the boho pattern. This plant hanger style is very chic and complements the terracotta pot beautifully. In addition, the boho crochet plant hanger will decorate your exterior or interior attractively.
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9. Patons Plant Hanger
The pattern of this crochet hanging planter is neat and gorgeous. In addition, it is unique compared to other crochet plant hangers. The Patons plant hanger almost covers the whole pot surface.
In addition, it looks solid so the plant hanger will be sturdier than other plant hangers. It will stretch less too. Therefore, you can use it for a longer period. To make this plant hanger, you need Patons North America Hempster (DK weight number 3)
10. Poppy Plant Hanger
This is another solid and sturdy-looking plant hanger pattern you can make. The poppy plant hanger features an attractive texture thanks to the combination of popcorn stitches, lacy mesh stitches, double crochet stitches, and single crochet stitches.
The designer of this poppy crochet plant hanger is Virklust. He recommends crocheters use Netto Somerset Denim Yarn (Sport Weight number 3).
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11. Eryn Plant Hanger
The Eryn plant hanger has a nice ribbed texture. This texture not only makes the plant hanger look attractive, but it allows the plant hanger to stretch well in accommodating the size of a planting pot.
However, the plant hanger will not stretch maximally if you make the pattern using cotton yarn. The designer recommends the ALC yarn for the best result.
The DIY crochet plant hanger patterns above are attractive. They will look good in almost any style of porch and patio. In addition, these patterns are easy to make. Therefore, beginners can try making this pattern without having any difficulties.
