Bring Greenery Indoors: Crochet Hanging Fern Pattern

Tired of plants wilting? Love the look of lush foliage but lack a green thumb? This delightful crochet hanging fern plant pattern is your perfect solution! Create a beautiful, low-maintenance piece of home decor that stays vibrant all year round.

Craft Your Own Everlasting Greenery!

Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or looking for a rewarding new project, this guide will walk you through every step to bring this charming hanging fern to life. It’s perfect for adding a touch of nature to any room without the need for watering or sunlight!

Pattern Here

Materials You’ll Need:

DK or Worsted weight yarn in: Green (for fronds), Brown (for pot), Cream/Off-white (for hanger)
Crochet hook (e.g., 3.0mm or 3.5mm, suitable for your yarn weight)
Stuffing (polyester fiberfill or yarn scraps for the pot)
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch marker (optional)

Abbreviations:

MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
FO: Fasten off
st(s): stitch(es)
(…) x N: Repeat instructions in parentheses N times
[N]: Total number of stitches in the round/row

The Pot (Brown Yarn):

Work in continuous rounds.

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]
R6-10: sc around (5 rounds) [30]
R11: (3 sc, dec) x 6 [24]
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the pot firmly.

The Fern Fronds (Green Yarn):

Make 5-7 fronds, depending on desired fullness.

Ch 25.
Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, (sl st, ch 2, sl st in same ch) into every 3rd chain along the main chain. This creates the ‘leaflets’.
When you reach the end of the main chain, sl st back along the remaining loops of the chain to the starting point.
FO, leave a long tail for sewing to the pot.

Assembly:

Using your yarn needle, sew the fern fronds evenly around the top opening of the pot. Secure them firmly.
Ensure the fronds are pointing outwards naturally to create the full fern look.

The Hanger (Cream/Off-white Yarn):

This creates the hanging mechanism for your pot.

Make 3 chains of approximately 40-50 stitches each (adjust for desired hanging length). FO, leave long tails.
Using your yarn needle, evenly attach one end of each of the 3 chains around the rim of the pot. Secure firmly.
Gather the top ends of the 3 chains. Use a few slip stitches or a yarn needle to join them securely into a single point.
From this joined point, ch 10-15 stitches to create the hanging loop. Join with a sl st back to the joined point to form a strong loop. FO and weave in ends.

Enjoy Your Everlasting Crochet Fern!

Your beautiful, no-fuss hanging fern is now complete! Hang it by a window, in a cozy corner, or anywhere you need a touch of natural beauty. This project is not only fun to make but also creates a lasting piece of decor that will brighten your home for years to come. Happy crocheting!