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Crochet hanging plant basket with vine leaf accents
A textured single crochet basket with cascading crochet vine leaves and stems, written using US crochet terms throughout.
- Skill
- Intermediate
- Time
- 4-6 hours
- Yarn weight
- Medium / Worsted
- Hook
- 3.75 mm
Intermediate
What the original write-up called it. Nothing here is graded again.
Medium / Worsted
What the sample was worked in. Any weight works; the size moves with it.
4-6 hours
What the original page reckoned. Your own pace is the one that matters.
About this pattern
This is a crocheted hanging planter basket worked in joined rounds from cream or natural cotton yarn, finished with a separate vine of green crochet leaves and stems attached afterward. The basket uses a textured single crochet stitch and a 3.75 mm hook across seventeen rounds of base and walls, while each leaf is shaped with increases and decreases over two rows and attached along crocheted stems.
This hanging plant basket belongs to the single crochet family, the dense, firm stitch used throughout basketry and amigurumi work. The textured surface comes from working single crochet with front loop or back loop variations, producing a raised, woven-looking fabric that holds its shape well for a cylindrical basket. Alongside the basket, a separate set of crochet leaves — shaped with increases and decreases along a simple chain base — forms the trailing vine that gives the piece its botanical character.
The basket is built from the base upward in joined rounds, beginning with a magic ring and increasing steadily across six rounds before the eleven rounds of the walls take over to form the cylinder. Leaves are worked flat in two rows apiece, starting from a foundation chain and finishing with a single crochet edge that adds a ridge around the outline. Leaves are attached along crocheted green stems made separately, and those stems are sewn into the basket afterward. Hanging cords are added last, and the whole vine assembly is attached rather than joined into the main structure.
Materials
- Medium weight cotton yarn in cream or natural beige for the basket, approximately 220 yards (201 meters).
- Small amounts of green cotton yarn for leaves and stems.
- 3.75 mm US F-5 crochet hook.
- Yarn needle.
- Scissors.
- Stitch marker.
- Fiberfill only if adding a lightweight crochet plant insert.
The list is the pattern's own wording.
Instructions
Every round is printed as the pattern wrote it, brackets and all. Open the key beside a round to see only the short forms that round uses.
Basket Base
Work in joined rounds. The turning chain does not count as a stitch. Join each round with a slip stitch into the first single crochet.
- Round 1
Make a magic ring. Work 6 sc into the ring. Join. (6 sts)
Key1
- sc
- single crochet
- Round 2
Ch 1. Work 2 sc in each stitch around. Join. (12 sts)
Key2
- ch
- chain
- sc
- single crochet
- Round 3
Ch 1. *Sc in next stitch, inc in next stitch.* Repeat around. Join. (18 sts)
Key3
- inc
- increase, work 2 stitches into the same stitch
- ch
- chain
- sc
- single crochet
- Round 4
Ch 1. *Sc in next 2 stitches, inc in next stitch.* Repeat around. Join. (24 sts)
Key3
- inc
- increase, work 2 stitches into the same stitch
- ch
- chain
- sc
- single crochet
- Round 5
Ch 1. *Sc in next 3 stitches, inc in next stitch.* Repeat around. Join. (30 sts)
Key3
- inc
- increase, work 2 stitches into the same stitch
- ch
- chain
- sc
- single crochet
- Round 6
Ch 1. *Sc in next 4 stitches, inc in next stitch.* Repeat around. Join. (36 sts)
Key3
- inc
- increase, work 2 stitches into the same stitch
- ch
- chain
- sc
- single crochet
Basket Walls
- Round 7
Ch 1. Sc in each stitch around through the back loops only. Join. (36 sts)
Key2
- ch
- chain
- sc
- single crochet
- Rounds 8–15
Ch 1. Sc in each stitch around. Join. (36 sts)
Key2
- ch
- chain
- sc
- single crochet
- Round 16
Ch 1. *Sc in next 5 stitches, dec over next 2 stitches.* Repeat around. Join. (30 sts)
Key3
- dec
- decrease, crochet 2 stitches together
- ch
- chain
- sc
- single crochet
- Round 17
Ch 1. Sc in each stitch around. Join. (30 sts)
Key2
- ch
- chain
- sc
- single crochet
Hanging Cord
Make three cords.
Chain 45 stitches.
Slip stitch back along the chain.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching.
Attach the cords evenly around the basket rim. Tie the top ends together securely to create the hanging loop.
Small Leaf
Make 8 to 12 leaves in different sizes for a natural vine appearance.
Ch 8.
- Round 1
Sc in second chain from hook, hdc in next 2 chains, dc in next 2 chains, hdc in next chain, 3 sc in last chain. Turn and work along the opposite side of the chain: hdc in next chain, dc in next 2 chains, hdc in next 2 chains, sc in last chain. (15 sts)
Key3
- hdc
- half double crochet
- sc
- single crochet
- dc
- double crochet
- Round 2
Ch 1. Sc around the leaf, placing 3 sc in the tip stitch. Join. (17 sts) Fasten off and weave in ends.
Key2
- ch
- chain
- sc
- single crochet
Large Leaf
Ch 10.
- Round 1
Sc in second chain from hook, hdc in next 3 chains, dc in next 3 chains, hdc in next chain, 3 sc in last chain. Turn and work the opposite side: hdc in next chain, dc in next 3 chains, hdc in next 3 chains, sc in last chain. (19 sts)
Key3
- hdc
- half double crochet
- sc
- single crochet
- dc
- double crochet
- Round 2
Ch 1. Sc around, placing 3 sc in the leaf tip. Join. (21 sts) Fasten off.
Key2
- ch
- chain
- sc
- single crochet
Stem Assembly
Chain 35 stitches with green yarn.
Slip stitch back across the chain to create a firm stem.
Attach leaves along the stem using small stitches.
Create several stems with different lengths for a cascading effect.
Sew the top of each stem securely inside the basket.
Making up
- Step 1For the best results, gently block the leaves by lightly dampening them and shaping them flat until dry. Cotton yarn responds well to blocking and will hold the leaf details beautifully.
- Step 2Keep the finished crochet hanging plant basket away from excessive moisture and direct sunlight for long-lasting color. If needed, spot clean with mild soap and allow the piece to air dry completely.
Notes from the pattern
- The 3.75 mm (US F-5) hook paired with medium weight cotton keeps the basket stitches firm enough to hold its cylindrical shape without a liner.
- A stitch marker is worth keeping on the first stitch of each base round, since the join point shifts as the stitch count grows from 6 up to 30 stitches.
- Keep tension even and firm across the six base rounds and eleven wall rounds; loose stitches let a basket meant to carry weight sag out of shape.
- No colour changes occur within either piece, but weave in leaf ends neatly, since both the front and back of each leaf stay visible once attached to the vine.
- Finished size: the basket measures approximately 5 inches wide x 4 inches tall (12.5 x 10 cm), with a hanging length of about 18 inches (46 cm).
- Gauge: approximately 18 single crochet stitches x 20 rows = 4 inches (10 cm). Check gauge before beginning so the basket holds its shape without stretching when hung.
- This pattern is written using US crochet terms throughout. For a bigger statement piece, use thicker yarn and a larger hook; for a compact shelf decoration, make shorter stems; mix several shades of green yarn for a more realistic foliage look.
The essentials
- Rounds
- 14
- Parts
- 6
- Level
- Intermediate
- Time
- 4-6 hours
- Hook
- 3.75 mm
- Yarn
- Medium / Worsted
Stitches you will use
- Working in joined rounds Used throughout the basket base and walls; join each round with a slip stitch into the first stitch and remember the turning chain does not count.
- Front loop or back loop single crochet variation Creates the woven texture on the basket surface; keep the loop choice consistent round to round for an even raised pattern.
- Flat shaping with increases and decreases Shapes each leaf from a single foundation chain; keep hdc and dc placement symmetrical on both sides so the leaf sits flat rather than twisting.
Troubleshooting
The base cups instead of lying flat.
An increase was likely missed or miscounted in one of the first five rounds; check the stitch count against the stated totals of 6, 12, 18, 24 and 30 before moving on to the walls.
A leaf curls instead of lying flat.
Uneven tension across the hdc and dc sections is the usual cause; dampen the leaf lightly and pin it flat until dry, as described in the assembly steps.
The basket feels floppy.
Use a smaller hook or tighten your stitches so the fabric holds its shape when hung.
The hanging cords twist once attached.
Make sure all three cords are the same length before joining them, since uneven lengths cause the cords to twist under the basket's weight.
Substituting yarn
- Worsted weight acrylic
- Holds the basket shape without blocking but loses the dense, firm hand cotton gives; leaf ridges come out slightly softer and less defined.
- Cotton-linen blend, same weight
- Gives a similarly firm basket with a slightly drier hand that suits the woven texture well; leaf tips may feel less pliable when shaping and blocking.
- DK or sport weight cotton
- Produces a lighter, thinner basket that needs more rounds to reach the same depth; drop to a smaller hook than the stated 3.75 mm, and expect smaller, more delicate leaves.
Washing and care
- Since the materials call for cotton yarn, hand wash gently in cool water only if needed, lay the basket flat to dry, and avoid wringing so the dense stitch pattern keeps its shape.
- Store the finished piece away from direct sunlight and damp conditions to protect the natural cream or green colour, and re-block any leaf that loses its flat shape over time.
FAQs
Questions
Can the basket be made wider or taller than shown?
Yes. Continue the base increase pattern before starting the wall rounds for a wider basket, or add extra plain rounds before finishing the rim for a taller one.
How many leaves are needed for a full vine?
The pattern suggests 8 to 12 leaves in a mix of the small and large sizes, which gives the trailing vine a varied, natural look rather than a uniform repeat.
Does the basket need a lining or stuffing?
No lining is required for the basket itself. Fiberfill is only called for if a lightweight crochet plant insert is being added inside.
What is the difference between the small and large leaf?
The small leaf starts from a chain of 8 and finishes at 17 stitches after the second row, while the large leaf starts from a chain of 10 and finishes at 21 stitches, giving a visibly bigger leaf shape.
What crochet terminology does this pattern use?
This pattern is written entirely in US crochet terms, so stitch names such as sc, hdc, and dc follow American usage throughout the basket, leaves, and stems.
These answers came from whoever first published the pattern, kept word for word.