Denise's Plant Hanger

Denise's Plant Hanger by Mickyla Jackson

What is Being Made

Denise's Plant Hanger is a crocheted decorative plant hanger designed to suspend and display potted plants. This project accommodates two pot sizes: a 3-inch diameter pot or a 6-inch diameter pot, measured across the bottom of a basic terracotta pot. The hanger combines functional plant support with decorative appeal, making it an ideal accessory for indoor plant displays and home décor.

Craft and Technique Overview

This is a crochet project worked entirely in the round, meaning stitches are worked in circular rows rather than in rows back and forth. The pattern begins each round with a chain stitch and concludes by slip stitching to the top of the previous chain, with the opening chain counting as a stitch. This technique creates a seamless, tubular construction ideal for plant hangers. The pattern is written in US crochet terminology and includes stitch counts noted at the end of each round for easy tracking of progress.

Crochet Stitches Used

Denise's Plant Hanger employs fundamental crochet stitches suitable for beginners:

• Single Crochet (SC) – a basic short stitch providing structure and density
• Double Crochet (DC) – a taller stitch that creates drape and lighter fabric
• Half Double Crochet (HDC) – a medium-height stitch bridging single and double crochet
• Chain (CH) – the foundational stitch used for spacing and shaping
• Increase (INC) – placing two stitches into one stitch to expand the diameter
• Magic Ring (MR) – a technique for starting projects in the round with a closed center
• Slip Stitch (Sl St) – used to join rounds and secure stitches

Materials and Tools Required

This beginner-friendly project requires minimal materials. The yarn specified is Bernat Home Décor Yarn or any other medium bulky yarn in the chunky to worsted weight range. A 9.0 mm crochet hook is used to work with the bulky yarn, creating a fabric with good drape and quick stitch definition. Additional tools include scissors for cutting yarn and a yarn needle for weaving in ends after finishing. The pattern is completed by attaching it to either a 3-inch or 6-inch diameter hanging plant in a basic terracotta pot.

Difficulty Level

Denise's Plant Hanger is classified as a beginner project, making it accessible to crocheters new to the craft. The use of fundamental stitches, clear stitch counts at the end of each round, and straightforward in-the-round construction provide excellent scaffolding for developing crochet skills while creating a practical and attractive finished object.