Hanging Crochet Planter Pods Free Pattern

If you’re looking for a stylish way to bring greenery indoors while adding a handmade touch to your home decor, this Hanging Crochet Planter Pods pattern is just what you need! These beautiful and functional crochet pods are perfect for holding small potted plants, giving your walls a modern and organic vibe.

This project is perfect for beginners and intermediate crocheters alike. The simple structure, worked in a spiral, makes it a quick and satisfying project that you’ll love to repeat for every room. Plus, it’s a great way to use bulky yarn you have in your stash!

📏 Measurements
Small Version: Approximately 4½” (11.5 cm) in diameter – fits a 4″ (10 cm) pot.
Large Version: Approximately 7″ (18 cm) in diameter – fits a 6″ (15 cm) pot.

🧶 Materials

To make your own hanging planter pods, you’ll need:

• Yarn

• Hook: Size U.S. L/11 (8 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.

🔁 Gauge

10 single crochet and 11 rows = 4″ (10 cm)

🔤 Abbreviations

• Ch – Chain

• Sc – Single Crochet

• Hdc – Half Double Crochet

• Sl st – Slip Stitch

• Sc2tog – Single Crochet 2 Together

• PM – Place Marker

• Rep – Repeat

• Rnd – Round

• Sp(s) – Space(s)

• St(s) – Stitch(es)

• Yoh – Yarn Over Hook

🧵 Instructions

Note: Work in spiral rounds. Do not join at the end of each round unless stated. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch in each round.

Base

• Ch 2

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sts)

• Rnd 2: 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)

• Rnd 3: 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st. Rep from * around. (18 sts)

• Rnd 4: 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of next 2 sts. Rep. (24 sts)

• Rnd 5: 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of next 3 sts. Rep. (30 sts)

• Rnd 6: 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of next 4 sts. Rep. (36 sts)

For Large Version Only:

• Rnd 7: 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of next 5 sts. Rep. (42 sts)

• Rnd 8: 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of next 6 sts. Rep. (48 sts)

• Rnd 9: 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of next 7 sts. Rep. (54 sts)

Continue (Both Versions):

• Work 5 (Small) or 8 (Large) rounds:
  1 sc in next 18 (Small) or 27 (Large) sts.
  1 hdc in next 5 (Small) or 8 (Large) sts.

Shaping the Opening

Small Version Only:

• Next rnd: (1 sc in each of next 4 sts, sc2tog) 3 times, 1 hdc in last 18 sts. (33 sts)

• Next rnd: (1 sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog) 3 times. 1 hdc in next 9 sts. Ch 8, 1 hdc in last 9 sts. (30 sts)

Large Version Only:

• Next rnd: (1 sc in next 7 sts, sc2tog) 3 times. 1 hdc in last 27 sts. (51 sts)

• Next rnd: (1 sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog) 3 times. 1 hdc in last 24 sts. (48 sts)

• Next rnd: (1 sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog) 3 times. 1 hdc in last 21 sts. (45 sts)

• Next rnd: (1 sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog) 3 times. 1 hdc in last 18 sts. (42 sts)

Final Round (Both Versions)

• Sl st in next 12 (18) sts

• 1 hdc in next 9 (13) hdc

• 12 hdc in ch-8 space

• 1 hdc in next 9 (13) hdc

• Sl st to first sl st

• (42 Small / 54 Large sts)

• Fasten off

🎀 Finishing

Wrap yarn tightly around the base of the ch-8 loop 12 times to create the hanging loop. Fasten securely, and your planter pod is ready to hang!

🌿 Final Thoughts

This Hanging Planter Pod is a beautiful way to add a handmade touch to your home. Use natural tones for a minimalist look or try bold colors to make a statement. Whether in your living room, kitchen, or balcony, these pods add charm and texture to any space.