That 70’s Pot Plant Hanging Basket

Crochet Pot Plant Hanging Basket – Free Pattern

WHAT YOU WILL CROCHET

A cute 70’s themed pot plant hanging basket.  It took me less than an hour to make so it is a fabulous last-minute gift to make, using less than 100 grams of chunky yarn.

FINISHED SIZE

One size: fits a standard 12 cm (5 inch) in diameter / 15 cm (6 inch) high plant pot.

CROCHET SKILL

Easy – basic crochet stitches are used in this design.  The pattern has helpful hints along the way which are highlighted.

MATERIALS & YARN REQUIREMENTS

• 100 grams Stone – Vinnis Colours Tori (Chunky/Bulky yarn, 50% bamboo viscose/50% cotton) 87/100g
• 6 mm hook
• Sewing needle
• Scissors

HELPFUL TIPS & PATTERN NOTES

• My pattern uses US terminology.
• Always read through the pattern before you start to familiarise yourself with it.
• Colours are for reference only and will vary depending on the light settings of your monitor/devices.
• The pattern was designed in a cotton/bamboo blend but can be made in any yarn. Just remember to use the correct hook size for the yarn you have chosen.
• If you are working in thicker or thinner yarn your finished project size may vary.
• Tension and hook size could also influence the overall size.
• And lastly, COUNT your stitches and have loads of FUN.

PATTERN SUPPORT

• Full pattern support is available from the MandMCrochetDesigns – patterns and CALs FB group.
• Please post a question in the group if you need help and one of the fabulous M&M’s will happily assist you.
• For questions relating to permission or usage email mandmcrochetdesigns@gmail.com

TEST TEAM

• A big thank you to my amazing, patient test team – I could not do this without your help, encouragement, and hours of challenging work – you guys’ ROCK!

PURCHASE THE PDF PATTERN

This pattern is part of That 70’s CAL and you can purchase all 6 patterns for $10.50.

• Click HERE to purchase from my Ravelry Store

 

ABBREVIATIONS

TERM	ABBREVIATION	STITCH INSTRUCTIONS
Chain	ch	Yarn over, pull through.
Double crochet	dc	Yarn over, insert hook into indicated stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops on hook.
Magic circle	mc	Link to how I make a magic circle.
Repeat	rep	Repeat the stitches between *.* the required number of times.  Or **.** the required number of times.
Skip	sk	Skip a stitch or space.
Slip stitch	ss	Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and loop on hook.

PATTERN – PART 1

Make one.  Using colour (STONE) make a magic circle.

Round 1

Ch 1 (does not count as a st), *dc 2, ch 2* into mc.  Rep *.* 4 more times, ss into 1^st st (5 x ch 2, 10 dc).

Round 2

Ss into ch 2 sp, ch 1 (does not count as a st), *[dc 3, ch 2, dc 3] into ch 2, ch 1, sk next 2 sts*, rep *.* 4 more times, ss into 1^st st (5 ch 1, 5 ch 2, 30 dc).

Round 3

Ss into next 2 sts, ss into ch 2 sp, ch 1 (does not count as a st), *[dc 3, ch 2, dc 3] into ch 2, ch 3, sk next 3 sts, dc into ch 1, ch 3, sk next 3 sts*, rep *.* 4 more times, ss into 1^st st (5 ch 2, 10 ch 3, 35 dc).

Round 4

Ss into next 2 sts, ss into ch 2 sp, ch 1 (does not count as a st), *[dc 3, ch 2, dc 3] into ch 2, ch 3, sk next 3 sts, dc into ch 3, sk next st, ch 3, dc into ch 3, ch 3, sk next 3 sts*, rep *.* 4 more times, ss into 1^st st (5 ch 2, 15 ch 3, 40 dc).

Round 5

Ss into next 2 sts, ss into ch 2 sp, ch 1 (does not count as a st), *[dc 3, ch 2, dc 3] into ch 2, ch 3, sk next 3 sts, dc into ch 3, sk next st, ch 3, dc into ch 3, sk next st, ch 3, dc into ch 3, ch 3, sk next 3 sts*, rep *.* 4 more times, ss into 1^st st (5 ch 2, 20 ch 3, 45 dc).

Round 6

Ss into next 2 sts, ss into ch 2 sp, ch 1 (does not count as a st), *[dc 3, ch 2, dc 3] into ch 2, ch 3, sk next 3 sts, dc into ch 3, sk next st, ch 3, dc into ch 3, sk next st, ch 3, dc into ch 3, ch 3, sk next st, dc into ch 3, ch 3, sk next 3 sts*, rep *.* 4 more times, ss into 1^st st (5 ch 2, 25 ch 3, 50 dc).

Round 7

Ss into next 2 sts, ss into ch 2 sp, ch 1 (does not count as a st), *[dc 3, ch 2, dc 3] into ch 2, ch 3, sk next 3 sts, dc into ch 3, sk next st, ch 3, dc into ch 3, sk next st, ch 3, dc into ch 3, ch 3, sk next st, dc into ch 3, ch 3, sk next st, dc into ch 3, sk next 3 sts*, rep *.* 4 more times, ss into 1^st st (5 ch 2, 30 ch 3, 55 dc).

Round 8

Ss into next 2 sts, ss into ch 2 sp, ch 1 (does not count as a st), *[dc 3, ch 2, dc 3] into ch 2, ch 3, sk next 3 sts, dc into ch 3, sk next st, ch 3, dc into ch 3, sk next st, ch 3, dc into ch 3, ch 3, sk next st, dc into ch 3, ch 3, sk next st, dc into ch 3, ch 3, sk next st, dc into ch 3, sk next 3 sts*, rep *.* 4 more times, ss into 1^st st (5 ch 2, 35 ch 3, 60 dc), cut yarn and weave in ends.

Helpful hint: you can continue making your basket longer by repeating the last round, but adding an additional chain three, skipping next stitch, double crochet into chain three per round.

PATTERN – PART 2

HANGING STRAPS

Make 5.  Using two strands of colour (STONE) join in any chain two space from round 8 with a slip stitch, then chain 40, cut yarn leaving a 20 cm tail.

You can lengthen the hanging straps by adding more chains before cutting the yarn.

Make a tight, secure knot with the tail ends.  You can add your pot plant now and hang it up.

THANK YOU

Thank you for your support and I hope that you enjoy making your That 70’s Pot Plant Hanging Basket.

Hugs xxx

Melanie