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Crochet hanging plant holder with a pearl trim and tassel hanger

Worsted-weight yarn crochets a hanging plant holder with a pearl trim and 8-strand tassel hanger.

IntermediateLevel

4-6 hoursTime

WorstedYarn

About this pattern

This pattern makes a crocheted plant holder with a magic-circle base and top worked in 16 rounds and sewn together with stuffing inside, a decorative pearl trim chained from a 40-stitch foundation with double-crochet clusters, and an 8-strand white yarn hanger knotted at the bottom, sectioned, connected, and tied at the top. It suits small plants or decorative accents, uses two yarn colors, and adjusts in size by changing the chain length and round count.

This hanging plant holder pairs a crocheted base with a chained pearl trim and an 8-strand hanging cord. The base builds in 16 rounds from a magic circle, increasing steadily until the bowl reaches its final width, then a second magic-circle top piece is made and the two pieces are sewn together, leaving a gap to add stuffing. The pearl trim starts with a slip knot in green yarn, chains about 40, and works repeating clusters of four double crochets with an open pearl loop pulled through, finished with a slip stitch and sewn to the base. Eight strands of white yarn, cut to matching lengths, are knotted at the bottom, sectioned into four pairs, knotted again, connected in the middle, and tied at the top where the pearls sit to form the hanger. The result holds small plants or decorative accents and scales up or down by adjusting the chain and round counts.

The pattern

Written out round by round

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in green (for the base and pearl trim)
Crochet hook (size to suit your yarn)
Worsted weight yarn in white (for the hanging strands)
Yarn needle (for sewing the top and bottom pieces together and attaching the pearl trim)
Scissors (for cutting the yarn strands)
Stuffing (to fill the base before closing)

Abbreviations

ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet

Creating the Base and Top

Magic Circle: Create a magic circle or a magic ring.

Round 1Insert six single crochets into the magic circle.

Round 2Increase by inserting two single crochets into each stitch, totaling 12 stitches.

Round 3Single crochet 1, then two single crochets into the next stitch. Repeat for 18 stitches.

Round 4Single crochet 1 in the first two stitches, then two single crochets in the third. Repeat the pattern.

Round 5Single crochet in the first three stitches, then two single crochets into the fourth. Repeat for a total of 30 stitches.

Round 6Crochet into the back loops only, single crocheting all around.

Rounds 7–9Single crochet 30 stitches for three rounds.

Round 10Single crochet 9, then insert two single crochets in the tenth stitch. Repeat the pattern.

Round 11Single crochet all around for a total of 33 stitches.

Round 12Insert 10 single crochets, then two single crochets into the 11th.

Round 13Single crochet 36 all around.

Round 14Insert two single crochets into the first stitch, then single crochet 11.

Round 15Single crochet 6, then insert two into the 7th. Single crochet for 12, then insert one single crochet and two in the same stitch.

Round 16Single crochet 42 all around. Front Loops Only: Single crochet into the front loops to create the lip of the pot.Top Piece: Create another magic circle and repeat similar steps to create the top piece.Sewing Together: Sew the top and bottom pieces together, leaving a lip to add stuffing.

String of Pearls

Slip Knot: Create a slip knot with the green yarn.

Chain: Chain as many as you want, starting with around 40.

Double Crochet: Loop over, insert your hook into the fourth chain, and do four double crochets.

Create Pearls: Leave a loop open, insert into the first double crochet chain space, and pull through.

Slip Stitch: Slip stitch into the chain after making the four double crochets.

Repeat: Continue chaining, double crocheting, and creating pearls.

Sew Pearls: Sew the pearls to the base.

Basket

Cut Strands: Cut eight strands of white yarn to the same length.

Tie Knot: Tie a simple knot at the bottom.

Section Strands: Separate the strands into twos, creating four sections.

Tie Knots: Tie knots for all four sections at the bottom.

Connect Sections: Connect the duos in the middle with a knot.

Tie at Top: Tie another knot at the very top, where the pearls are positioned.

Position Pearls: Arrange the pearls as desired.

Tester's notes

40 chains form the foundation for the pearl trim — count them before starting the first double-crochet cluster, since an uneven start throws off cluster spacing across the row.

6 single crochets open round 1 of the base; miscounting here compounds through all 16 rounds because each round's increase builds on the previous stitch count.

8 strands of white yarn need to match in length before tying the bottom knot, or the finished hanger will hang crooked.

Two colors are in play — green for the base and pearl trim, white for the hanger cords — so keep both balls accessible rather than cutting yarn between sections.

16 rounds shape the base and top pieces worked in continuous rounds with no join stated; a stitch marker on the first stitch of each round prevents drift as the increases climb from 6 upward before the top piece is made and the two pieces are sewn together, leaving a gap for stuffing.

Work in progress

Crochet hanging plant holder with a pearl trim and tassel hanger — photo 2

Crochet hanging plant holder with a pearl trim and tassel hanger — photo 3

Crochet hanging plant holder with a pearl trim and tassel hanger — photo 4

At a glance

Rounds	14
Parts	3
Level	Intermediate
Time	4-6 hours
Yarn	Worsted

Gauge check

After round 3, count stitches around the base — it should total 18; if the count is off, the circle will cup or ruffle instead of lying flat.

No inch or cm measurement is given, so judge by feel: the fabric should sit flat on a table at round 3 rather than domed or wavy.

If something looks wrong

The base cups upward instead of lying flat.: Stitch count has usually drifted above the round total (12 at round 2, 18 at round 3); recount and remove extra increases before moving to the next round.
Pearl clusters bunch unevenly along the trim.: The loop left open in the pearl step isn't being pulled through at the same tension each time; keep the loop length consistent across the row.
The hanger cords twist or hang unevenly.: One or more of the 8 strands was cut to a different length; measure all eight against each other before tying the bottom knot.
The top edge ruffles instead of sitting: Too many double-crochet clusters have been worked into the 40-chain foundation; space clusters evenly rather than packing them into every chain space.

Yarn substitutions

Cotton, worsted weight	Holds its shape better for a base that carries soil weight; drape in the pearl trim tightens up, so a smaller hook keeps the base from stretching.
Acrylic, worsted weight	Closest match to the pattern as written; stays lightweight through the 8-strand hanger and takes bold color with no stuffing or hook change needed.
Wool-blend, aran weight	Adds loft and rounds out the pearl clusters more visibly, but the thicker strand means fewer chains reach the same trim length, so sizing up the hook keeps the fabric soft.

Original pattern: https://crocheteverything.com/stunning-crochet-hanging-plant-holder-pattern-with-string-of-pearls/

FAQs

Questions

How does the pattern control the base shape through its rounds?

Each round adds a set number of stitches — 6 at round 1, 12 at round 2, 18 at round 3 — and the increase pattern continues on that trajectory through the later rounds. Keeping the stitch total accurate at each round is what keeps the base flat instead of cupped or ruffled.

Why does the hanger use 8 strands instead of fewer?

8 strands split evenly for gathering and knotting at the bottom while still supporting the weight of a planted pot. Cutting all 8 to the same length before tying keeps the finished hanger balanced.

Can the pearl trim be made longer without changing the base?

Yes — the trim starts from a chain of about 40, and that chain length sets how many pearl clusters fit along the top edge. Adding chains before starting the double crochets extends the trim independently of the base's rounds.