Crochet Hanging Basket: Everlasting Blooms for Your Home

Are you looking to add a touch of handmade charm and everlasting greenery to your space? This delightful crochet hanging flower basket is the perfect project! Unlike real plants, these vibrant blooms require no watering, no sunlight, and will stay beautiful forever. It’s an ideal decorative piece for any room, from your living area to your home office.

Craft Your Own Everlasting Flower Basket

This beginner-friendly pattern will guide you through creating each component – the sturdy pot, the cheerful orange blossoms, and the lush green leaves. Get ready to transform your yarn stash into a captivating piece of art that brightens any corner of your home!

Pattern Here

Materials You’ll Need:

Orange yarn (DK or Sport weight for flowers)
Bright green yarn (DK or Sport weight for leaves)
Olive green or moss green yarn (for vines, optional)
Yellow yarn (small amount for flower centers and hanging cord)
Light grey or beige yarn (for pot)
Crochet hook (2.0mm – 2.5mm, or size suitable for your yarn)
Yarn needle
Scissors
Small amount of fiberfill for stuffing
Optional: Small metal ring or hook for hanging

Abbreviations:

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

The Pot (Light Grey/Beige Yarn):

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: BLO sc around [24] (creates a crisp edge)
R6-10: sc around (5 rounds) [24]
Sl st to join and FO. Stuff lightly with fiberfill to maintain shape.

The Flowers (Orange Yarn, Make 5-7):

Start with a MR.
(Ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) into MR. Repeat this sequence 4 more times for a total of 5 petals.
Pull MR tight. FO, leave a tail for sewing.
Flower Center (Yellow Yarn): In MR, 5 sc. Sl st to join. FO, leaving a tail. Sew this yellow center onto the middle of each orange flower.

The Leaves (Bright Green Yarn, Make various sizes, approx. 10-15):

Small Leaf: Ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next, dc in next, sl st in last ch. FO.
Medium Leaf: Ch 7. Sc in 2nd ch, hdc in next, dc in next, tr in next, dc in next, hdc in next, sl st in last ch. FO.
Heart-Shaped Leaf (Optional, make 1 for dangling): Ch 2. In 2nd ch from hook (MR alternative): (2 hdc, 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc, 2 hdc), ch 1, sl st into same ch/MR. Pull tight. FO.

Assembly:

Pot Netting (Yellow Yarn): Create a simple net around the pot. Start with a foundation chain (e.g., ch 20-30, depending on pot size) and use slip stitches or single crochets to attach it to the top rim of the pot at regular intervals. You can also create a small magic ring at the bottom center of the pot, then chain up and attach to the pot’s sides in a macrame style, forming a cradle.
Hanging Cord: From the top loops of your pot netting, create three equal lengths of chain (e.g., ch 25-30 each). Join these three chains at the top by slip stitching them together or into a small metal ring/hook for hanging. Add a final chain loop (ch 5-10) to the top for easy hanging.
Attach Flowers: Using your yarn needle, sew the orange flowers securely onto the top rim of the crocheted pot, arranging them to look like they are blooming from within.
Add Leaves and Vines: Sew the smaller and medium green leaves around the flowers and along the top edge of the pot, making the foliage look lush. For the trailing vines, create long chains (e.g., ch 15-30) in green yarn, and sew leaves along these chains at intervals. Attach these vines to the pot so they drape naturally downwards. Attach the optional heart-shaped leaf to the end of one of these dangling vines.
Final Touches: Weave in all loose ends. Adjust the position of your flowers and leaves until you are happy with the overall look.

Your beautiful, maintenance-free crochet hanging flower basket is now complete! Hang it in your favorite spot and enjoy the everlasting charm it brings.