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This crochet pocket planter is simple, elegant, and easy to make! The simplistic design makes it work for many styles of decor, and you can easily switch out the floral and greenery accents to match any season of the year. This planter makes a lovey gift, and it’s a perfect weekend project to start and finish. This post contains affiliate links, thanks for your support!
CROCHET POCKET PLANTER
This lovely hoop planter may speak to you minimalist decorators. I saw something similar at West Elm (not crochet, just a hoop with a small, thin place for greenery). Of course we all know it would look lovelier made of yarn. ❤️
Truthfully, it was almost just as fun to find little picks and bits of greenery to place inside than it was to crochet it!
You may have a few things lying around, but of course, it’s always fun to head to the craft store and find some things to put together. The little leftover bits from other floral projects work perfectly for this hoop planter because the stems need to be fairly short to fit, anything really bit or bulky will need to be pared down anyway.
This faux eucalyptus looked so lovely!
ABOUT THIS PATTERN:
This pattern was designed to be a quick win! You will hold 2 strands used together to make your crochet hoop planters, this also gives your projects a bit chunkier stitch definition and a bit more integrity. This pattern uses simple stitches and is suitable for an advanced beginner. I have provided a gauge, but keep your hoop close by and make sure it will be a snug fit. If you find it’s a bit loose, you may need to size down your hook. It needs to be a snug fit in order to achieve a functional finished project.
What you need:
– 6mm Hook
– Dishie (#4 Worsted 100% Cotton)
– 8″ Wooden Hoop
– Hot glue gun
– Various small bits of greenery, flowers, etc.
Abbreviations: US Terms
Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Dc – Double Crochet
Sl st – Slip Stitch
St – stitch
Sk – Skip
Gauge: 4″ = 14 dc sts
READY TO MAKE YOUR CROCHET POCKET PLANTER?
The 8″ planter is FREE in-text below! A downloadable ad-free PDF that includes 8″, 10″ and 12″ sizing is available for purchase in my shops.
CROCHET POCKET PLANTER:
SMALL
(8″ Diameter)
Ch 5.
1. Work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
Sc in next 2 chs. Work 4 sc in last ch.
On other side: Sc in next 2 chs. Work 2 sc in last ch. Join with sl st with the first st.
(12 sts)
2. Ch 2. Work a dc, 2 sc in first st. Sc in next 4 sts. Work 2 sc, dc in next st. Work a dc, 2 sc in next st. Sc in next 4 sts. Work 2 sc, dc in next st. Join with a sl st. (20 sts)
3. Ch 2. Work a dc, 2 sc in first st. Sc in next 8 sts. Work 2 sc, dc in next st. Work a dc, 2 sc in next st. Sc in next 8 sts. Work 2 sc, dc in next st. Join with a sl st. (28 sts)
4. Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (28 sts)
5. Ch 2. Work a dc, 2 sc in first st. Sc in next 12 sts. Work 2 sc, dc in next st. Work a dc, 2 sc in next st. Sc in next 12 sts. Work 2 sc, dc in next st. Join with a sl st. (36 sts)
6. Ch 2. Work a dc, 2 sc in first st. Sc in next 16 sts. Work 2 sc, dc in next st. Work a dc, 2 sc in next st. Sc in next 16 sts. Work 2 sc, dc in next st. Join with a sl st. (44 sts)
7. Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (44 sts)
8. Ch 2. Work dc, sc in next st. Sc in next 20 sts. Sc, dc in next st. Dc, sc in next st. Sc in next 20 sts. Sc, dc in last st. Join with a sl st.
(46 sts)
9. – 13. Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (46 sts)
14. Sl st in each st around. (46 sts)
Tie off.
CONSTRUCTION:
Pull your fabric onto the hoop and run a thick line of glue about 1″ – 2″ long on the wooden hoop. Press the top 1″-2″ of your pocket in place (since it’s a circle, the placement does not matter). Hold in place until the glue cools.
To glue the other side, you will need to be a bit more careful. Pull the crochet piece firmly on the hoop so it stretches around the wood tightly. Carefully fold down the top of the unglued side of the pocket and add a thick line of glue about 1″ – 2″ long on the wood. Quickly fold back the fabric and make sure to pull it tight onto the wooden hoop while the glue is hot so it’s very tight and taut. Hold in place firmly until the glue cools.
TIP: When adding thicker/bulkier pick like eucalyptus, I recommend cutting away any extra bulk from the
bottom/stem so it can be placed in the pocket without creating a bulge in the fabric.
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