Let’s make a crochet planter! One of my favorite things to design is a crochet planter pattern, and today I’m going to share The Posh Planter pattern with you. This pattern is so versatile, and I’m even going to show you how to add a cute touch for Valentine’s Day!
The Posh Planter (crochet planter pattern) works up quickly, using super bulky yarn. It’s an advanced beginner pattern, which uses the waistcoat and reverse single crochet stitches. The waistcoat and reverse single crochet stitches are a variation of the single crochet. The crochet planter pattern is a great project to try if you’re ready to learn a few new stitches. I’ve also included a full video tutorial if you’re a visual learner.
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Planter Sources
Here are some of my favorite planter sources and ways to display The Posh Planter (crochet planter pattern).
My original design was created to fit around a glass ball vase. I crocheted the regular size cover (instructions below) and stretched it around a glass vase (I used a 4.875” round vase from the Dollar Tree and worked the last round of reverse single crochet a bit tightly, so it fit snugly around the top of the vase). I filled it with floral stems and greenery found at Ikea (or any craft store) and floral foam to hold the stems in place.
The regular size cover holds the 3 ½” Fejka Potted Plants from Ikea (shown below) and the mini cover fits the 2 ¼” faux Fejka brand plants that are carried at Ikea (shown below). There will be a bit of space left around the sides that you can leave as is or fill with Spanish moss to give a more finished look.
The plants below are from the Threshold collection at Target. I found these recently (2024) and they are some of my favorite faux plants, to date. They are extremely realistic looking, and they have a lot of different styles to choose from. The three styles shown are my favorite!
Plant names, from left to right:
- Artificial Succulent Plant Sage Green – Threshold™
- Artificial Green Leaf Plant – Threshold™
- Artificial Fern Plant Light Green – Threshold™
There will be a bit of space left around the sides that you can leave as is or fill with Spanish moss to give a more finished look. Optional heart instructions are listed below.
Yarn
The Posh Planter (crochet planter pattern) is written using size 6 super bulky yarn. I prefer Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick.
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Sizing
The Posh Planter (crochet planter pattern) comes in two sizes.
Size Mini – Measures approximately 3.5 inch diameter and 3.25 inches tall
Size Regular – Measures approximately 4.5 inch diameter and 4.5 inches tall
You can easily adjust the size of your crochet planter. To increase or decrease the diameter, add or subtract increase rounds before starting the sides of the planter. To adjust the height of your basket, add or subtract rounds of the waistcoat stitch.
Tips and Tricks
– The covers are flexible, but I find them to be quite sturdy and keep their shape well if using a planter inside.
– You can also use floral foam or Spanish moss to help fill in the extra space around flowers or plants.
– If using a real plant, I recommend using a pot or liner inside and do not allow the yarn to get wet.
Screw on Tags
I recently created a blog post on the different crochet tags I use. The full post with extensive detail can be found here.
– For this crochet planter pattern, I used Ultrasuede, screw on, custom logo tags from: Angie & Britt
– The Valentine’s screw on tags are vegan leather from Savlabot.
– You’ll also need Chicago Screws to attach the tags.
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Skill Level
Advanced Beginner
Stitch Key | US Terms
beg – beginning
blo – back loop only
ch(s) – chain/chains
hdc – half double crochet
rnd(s) – round/rounds
rsc – reverse single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch/stitches
wc – waistcoat stitch
Materials
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Size 6, super bulky yarn (6oz./170g (106yd/97m)
Approximately 25 yards size mini & 50 yards size regular
I prefer Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick , (results will vary depending on yarn used)
Size L11/8mm Crochet Hook (or size to obtain gauge).
Tapestry Needle
Flexible or Standard Measuring Tape
Scissors
Optional
Hot Glue Gun (to attach optional heart)
Leather Tags from Savlabot, Angie & Britt, or Grain Deep
Chicago Screws to attach leather tags.
Faux Plants & Spanish Moss
Gauge
First 2 Rounds in Pattern = 3 Inches
Special Stitches
Reverse Single Crochet (rsc) aka Crab Stitch
Working from front to back insert hook in next stitch to the right and complete a single crochet.
Watch Video Instructions Here
The Waistcoat Stitch (wc)
The Waistcoat stitch is also known as center post stitch, center single crochet, or knit stitch. It’s basically a single crochet, but you insert your hook in between the middle of the post, rather than the usual top two loops. Then, complete the stitch just as you would a single crochet. You’ll want to crochet a bit loosely to make it easier to work into. Watch Video Instructions Here.
Video Instructions
Written Instructions
– Beginning ch/chs of each rnd do not count as st, work 1st st of each rnd in same st as beg ch and join each rnd in 1st st, not beginning ch/chs.
– If you’d like your waistcoat joins to be seamless, watch full video instructions above, for an optional join method.
Size Mini
– Approximately 3 ½” diameter and 3 ¼” tall
Rnd 1. Create a magic circle, ch1, work 10 hdc in circle, join with sl st. (10hdc)
Alternate Method: Ch4, join with sl st in 4th ch from hook, ch1, work 10 hdc in circle, join with sl st. (10hdc)
Rnd 2. Ch1, work 2 hdc in each st around, join with sl st. (20hdc) (diameter should measure about 3” across)
Note: Work the following sc & wc rnds loosely, if you’re having trouble working into the sts try working looser.
Rnd 3. Starting sides, ch1, sc in each st around, join with sl st. (20sc)
Rnd 4-9. Wc in each st around, join with sl st. (20wc) (height should measure about 2 ¾” tall, repeat rnd 4 as many times as necessary to get desired height)
Note: Work the final rnd using regular tension. The final rnd should curve in slightly creating a slightly rounded look to the cover.
Rnd 10. ch1, working in blo, rsc in each st around, add an extra rsc in the joining sl st from previous rnd. (21rsc)
Fasten off and weave in loose ends. Fill with flowers or plant of your choice, enjoy!! Optional heart instructions below.
Size Regular
– Approximately 4 ½” diameter and 4 ½” tall
Rnd 1. Create a magic circle, ch1, work 10 hdc in circle, join with sl st. (10hdc)
Alternate Method: Ch4, join with sl st in 4th ch from hook, ch1, work 10 hdc in circle, join with sl st. (10hdc)
Rnd 2. Ch1, work 2 hdc in each st around, join with sl st. (20hdc) (diameter should measure about 3” across)
Rnd 3. Ch1, *1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, repeat from * around, join with sl st. (30hdc) (diameter should measure about 4 ¼” across)
Note: Work the following sc & wc rnds loosely, if you’re having trouble working into the sts try working looser.
Rnd 4. Starting sides, ch1, sc in each st around, join with sl st. (30sc)
Rnd 5-14. Wc in each st around, join with sl st. (30wc) (height should measure about 4” tall, repeat rnd 5 as many times as necessary to get desired height)
Note: Work the final rnd using regular tension. The final rnd should curve in slightly creating a slightly rounded look to the cover.
Rnd 15. ch1, working in blo, rsc in each st around, add an extra rsc in the joining sl st from previous rnd. (31rsc)
Fasten off and weave in loose ends. Fill with flowers or plant of your choice, enjoy!! Optional heart instructions below.
Optional Heart
Note:
– Use the same yarn and hook as outlined in pattern.
Rnd 1. Create a magic circle, ch3, (working in circle) 2tr, ch1, 3dc, ch1, 1tr, ch1, 3dc, ch1, 2tr, ch3, sl st.
Fasten off leaving an extra long tail end. Weave in beg tail end. Sew heart onto crochet planter cover using the long tail end.
You can also use hot glue to attach the heart. If using the hot glue method weave in both tail ends before attaching the heart.
Heart Video Instructions
– Follow the video instructions below, completing round 1 only, using the same yarn and hook size as outlined in this pattern.
You may also enjoy The Crochet Heart and Hot Pad Pattern, as well as these Free Home Decor Patterns.
If you try the Posh Planter (crochet planter pattern), I’d love to see pics. Be sure to tag me @simplymadebyerin
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