Learning How to Make Chunky Crochet Plant Pot Covers is easier than ever with my Chunky Planter Sweater pattern!
These crochet plant pot covers, also known as planter sweaters or plant cozies, are a fun, quick way to dress up plain pots and give your plants a new look! I’ve designed a few different planter patterns over the years, but this chunky version was my first, and still a fan favorite.
They’re also perfect for using up leftover yarn and make fantastic market items or last-minute gifts. I especially love them around Christmas to add cute trees and holiday arrangements in.
Bonus-they’re always best sellers!
Let’s grab some chunky yarn and get started!
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Yarn Suggestions For The Crochet Plant Pot Covers
The Chunky Crochet Plant Pot Covers Pattern is written using Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick (two strands held together) This is a size 6 super bulky yarn.
Below are the suppliers I recommend:
Lion Brand Yarn
Amazon or Like To Know It (LTK)
Yarn Alternatives
I haven’t personally tested alternative yarns for The Chunky Crochet Plant Pot Covers pattern, but most size 6 yarns should work well. Feel free to experiment with different yarns, but please note the gauge may turn out slightly smaller or larger depending on what you use.
Sizing For The Chunky Crochet Plant Pot Covers
The Chunky Crochet Plant Pot Covers Pattern comes in three sizes:
Mini – 3 inch diameter & 3 inches tall, fits pot approximately 2.25 inch diameter & 2 – 2.25 inches tall
Small – 3.75 inch diameter and 4 inches tall, fits pot approximately 3.5 inch diameter & 3.5 – 3.75 inches tall
Large – 5 inch diameter and 4.5 inches tall, fits pot approximately 4.75 inch diameter and 4 – 4.25 inches tall
You can easily adjust the pattern by adding or removing increase rounds and adding or removing single crochet rounds to change height. The remainder of the pattern is followed as is, you’ll just have different stitch and round count.
Tips & Tricks For The Crochet Plant Pot Covers
Two Strands of Yarn
This pattern is worked holding two strands of yarn together, which creates a sturdy, structured planter, similar to my crochet basket patterns. If you find it difficult to work with two strands, you can use one strand instead. Just note that your planter cover will turn out slightly smaller and may conform more closely to the shape of your pot.
Creating Different Bottom Shapes
For a flatter bottom, work in the back loop only (blo) when starting the first round of single crochet.
For a more rounded bottom, work in both loops and join with a standard slip stitch.
(The large poinsettia planter shown below is worked in both loops.)
Color Changes
Change colors wherever you’d like, and choose whether to work in BLO or both loops to customize your look. (The large poinsettia planter shown below is worked in both loops.)
Adjusting Height
Add or remove rounds of single crochet to reach your desired height.
Planter Sources
My favorite places to get faux plants for the Chunky Crochet Plant Pot Covers are Ikea and Target. There are many similar sized plants sold at other big box stores like Michaels or Hobby Lobby.
Note: All plants shown are from Target or Ikea, however, inventory changes year to year, so they may no longer be available. I find the stores carry similar sizes each year, but the styles may change slightly. The Christmas colors shown in the photo below are Cranberry, Kale and Fisherman.
The pattern was specifically designed to fit the following plants from Ikea:
– The mini version fits the 2.25 inch faux Fejka brand plants that are carried at Ikea.
– The small version fits the 3.5 inch faux Fejka brand plants that are carried at Ikea.
– The large version fits the 4.75 inch faux Fejka brand plants that are carried at Ikea.
The mini succulents shown are size 2.25 inches from the Fejka collection at Ikea. Follow the instructions below for the size mini cover.
Colors Shown are Fossil, Grey Marble, Slate, Moonlight, and Fisherman.
The small plants shown are size 3.5 inches from the Fejka collection at Ikea. Follow the instructions below for the size small cover.
Ikea also has a great seasonal line for Christmas. I continue to use the 2.25, 3.5, & 4.75 inch sizes that they offer. Their winter line has been called a few different names over the years such as Vinter, Vinterfest, and Vinterfint.
The mini tree & poinsettia shown below are size 2.25 inches from the seasonal collection at Ikea and fit the size mini pattern instructions below.
They also carry a 3.5 inch Christmas tree that fits the size small pattern nicely.
Note: The cream colors shown below are made without switching colors, and the last round is slip stitches instead of single crochet.
Tags & Labels For The Crochet Plant Pot Covers (Sweaters)
I recently created a blog post on the different crochet tags I use. The full post with extensive detail can be found here.
– The Ultrasuede custom logo tags are from Angie and Britt. They also offer some fun seasonal tag designs.
– The vegan leather & wooden seasonal tags (shown below) are from Savlabot.
– The sew on wooden logo tags are from Grain Deep.
The suede tags are attached with Chicago Screws, which I purchase on Amazon. I get the 5x10mm in the color Bronze.
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
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch/stitches
Materials For The Crochet Plant Pot Covers
Shop supplies on Amazon or Like To Know It (LTK)
Size 6 super bulky yarn, two strands held together
– Approx. 20 – 50 yds for Color A
– Approx. 10 – 30 yds for Color B
– Recommended yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick (results will vary depending on yarn used)
L11/8mm Crochet Hook (or size to meet gauge)
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Flexible Measuring Tape
Faux Plants and/or Planters (all sources listed above)
Optional
Spanish moss & leather or wooden tags
Gauge | Working in the Round
First 2 Rounds in Pattern for Size Small and Large = 3.75 Inches, Size Mini = 3 Inches with L Hook
Please be sure to check your gauge before starting, as tension can vary greatly from person to person and depending on the yarn used.
Special Stitches
Invisible join
After completion of the last stitch of the round, fasten off. With a tapestry needle, weave tail end under both loops of the first stitch of the round. Next, weave through the back loop only of the last stitch of the round. Weave in tail.
Special Stitch: No-Cut Join Method
Instead of joining the end of a round with a slip stitch, remove hook from loop. Insert hook from back to
front under both bars of first stitch of round. Put loop back onto hook and draw through to the back. Pull
loop tightly to draw stitches together, then pull working yarn to draw loop back to usual size.
Video Instructions Here
Chunky Crochet Plant Pot Covers Video Tutorial
Chunky Crochet Plant Pot Covers Instructions
– The pattern is worked holding two strands of yarn together.
– Beg chs do not count as first st. Join each rnd in first stitch (not in beg ch).
– Work in both loops unless otherwise noted.
– If you want a rounded bottom work in both loops when transitioning to the sides, and join with a sl st.
– If you prefer not to use a magic circle on rnd 1, ch4, join with sl st in 4th ch from hook, and then continue rnd 1 as is.
Size Mini Base/Color A
Rnd 1. Create a magic circle, ch2, work 7 hdc in circle, join with sl st. (7hdc)
Rnd 2. Ch1, work 2 hdc in each hdc around, join with no-cut join method. (14hdc) (Diameter = 3″)
Size Mini Sides
Rnd 3. Ch1, working in blo, sc in each st around, join with sl st. (14sc)
Rnd 4. Ch1,sc in each st around, join with sl st. (14sc)
Rnd 5. Ch1, sc in each st around, fasten off using the invisible join method. (14sc) (Height = 2” tall)
Switch to Color B
Rnd 6. Working in blo, join Color B, ch1, sc in each st around, join with sl st. (14sc)
Rnd 7. Ch1, sc in each st around, fasten off using the invisible join method. (14sc)
Fasten off, weave in loose ends, and attach optional tags. Stretch and adjust the little planter cover over the planter of your choice, and add Spanish moss around the base of the plant, if desired. Enjoy!
Size Small Base/Color A
Rnd 1. Create a magic circle, ch2, work 10 hdc in circle, join with sl st. (10hdc)
Rnd 2. Ch1, work 2 hdc in each hdc around, join with no-cut join method. (20hdc) (Diameter = 3.75″)
Size Small Sides
Rnd 3. Ch1, working in blo, sc in each st around, join with sl st. (20sc)
Rnd 4-5. Ch1, sc in each st around, join with sl st. (20sc)
Rnd 6. Ch1, sc in each st around, fasten off using the invisible join method. (20sc) (Height = 2 ¼” – 2 ½” tall)
Switch to Color B
Rnd 7. Working in blo, join Color B, ch1, sc in each st around, join with sl st. (20sc)
Rnd 8. Ch1, sc in each st around, join with sl st. (20sc)
Rnd 9. Ch1, sc in each st around, fasten off using the invisible join method. (20sc)
Fasten off, weave in loose ends, and attach optional tags. Stretch and adjust the little planter cover over the planter of your choice, and add Spanish moss around the base of the plant, if desired. Enjoy!
Size Large Base/Color A
Rnd 1. Create a magic circle, ch2, work 10 hdc in circle, join with sl st. (10hdc)
Rnd 2. Ch1, work 2 hdc in each hdc around, join with sl st. (20hdc) (Diameter = 3.75″)
Rnd 3. Ch1, *hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st*, repeat from * around, join with no-cut join method. (30hdc)(Diameter = 5″)
Size Large Sides
Rnd 4. Ch1, working in blo, sc in each st around, join with sl st. (30sc)
Rnd 5-6. Ch1, sc in each st around, join with sl st. (30sc)
Rnd 7. Ch1, sc in each st around, fasten off using the invisible join method. (30sc) (Height = 2 ¾” – 3” tall)
Switch to Color B
Rnd 8. Working in blo, join Color B, ch1, sc in each st around, join with sl st. (30sc)
Rnd 9-10. Ch1, sc in each st around, join with sl st. (30sc)
Rnd 11. Ch1, sc in each st around, fasten off using the invisible join method. (30sc)
Fasten off, weave in loose ends, and attach optional tags. Stretch and adjust the little planter cover over the planter of your choice, and add Spanish moss around the base of the plant, if desired.
Your Chunky Crochet Plant Pot Covers are complete, enjoy! If you try these cute planter sweaters, I’d love to see pics. Be sure to tag me @simplymadebyerin
You may also enjoy these Mini Crochet Planter Covers made with only one strand of super bulky yarn, as well as these free crochet Christmas patterns.
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