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Crochet a beautiful hanging basket for your trailing plants and let every mundane corner bloom to life and colors with cascading plants.
There’s a quietly magical thing about seeing your pothos, string of pearls or string of hearts spill gracefully over the edges of hanging baskets. But what if we add even more beauty by creating those baskets ourselves?
Here’s what you will need to crochet these beautiful hanging baskets. And to make your work easy we have compiled all of them in our Amazon Crochet Storefront. Check it out!
Crochet a Hanging Basket for Trailing Plants
1. Choose the Right Yarn
Since plant pots can become heavy after watering, you have to make sure that you pick the right yarn. Some of the best options are 100% cotton yarn, macrame cotton cord, recycled cotton rope, and t-shirt yarn for larger planters.
Tip: Avoid acrylic yarn for heavy pots, as it tends to stretch over time and may lose its shape.
If you’re looking for a sturdy and reliable option, then a classic brown-toned t-shirt yarn would be your best pick.
2. Gather Your Supplies
Before you begin any journey, you always pack your supplies. Just like that, pack your supplies for this crafty adventure too! Secure your cotton yarn, crochet hooks, stitch markers, measuring tape, scissors, yarn needle, and plant pots, which will give you a rough idea of your hanging basket’s fit.
The best buy would be having crocheting hooks from 2.5mm to 14mm, which will serve all your intricate detailing.
3. Start with a Strong Circular Base
The base is the foundation. It will support the entire weight of the planter, so ensure that it is sturdy. Begin by crocheting a flat circle using single crochet stitches. Continue increasing evenly until the circle matches the diameter of your plant pot. The more snug the base, the more stable your pot remains.
4. Build the Basket
Once the base is complete, stop increasing stitches. Crochet upward in continuous rounds using simple stitches like single crochet or half double crochet. Make sure the straps are strong since they will carry the full weight. Keep all the straps equal in length to ensure the planter hangs evenly. You can join them on the top through crochet loops or metal rings.
Relax, some stitches can be confusing, which is why a crochet dictionary will guide you whenever you feel stuck.
5. Decor and Decorn
What is life without some fun elements? Just like that, your hanging basket doesn’t need to look simple and boring. Add some mesh using chain spaces, which will help to improve airflow around roots, reduce yarn usage, showcase the beautiful pot underneath, and create a modern Pinterest-coded appearance.
6. Your Personal Touch
Customise your hanging basket with details you love the most. It could be wooden beads, tassels, fringes, colored borders, appliques, or small crocheted succulents or flowers to elevate your hanging baskets.
7. Pick the Perfect Trailing Plant
Crochet hanging baskets would look adorable with cascading plants. Some popular plants include pothos, string of pearls, english ivy, spider plant, burro’s tail, and string of hearts.
8. Friendly Tips
To keep your crochet planter fresh and looking new, make sure that you remove the pot before watering whenever possible. Also, allow excess water to drain completely. You can clean spots with mild soap and allow the basket to air-dry.
By all means, avoid prolonged exposure to heavy rain if used outdoors. Since the entire weight is dependent on the straps, check the straps occasionally for stretching and strength.
Crocheting a hanging basket for trailing plants is a rewarding activity. Choose the best supplies, pick your favorite pattern, and see how your plants find a new home that they love to be cozy in.
