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Teardrop Crochet Hanging Basket Pattern

By: Pam Grice from madewithatwist.com
Teardrop Crochet Hanging Basket Pattern

This tiny crochet hanging basket pattern is the perfect new plant hanger you need in your home. The designer calls this project a craft fair favorite! Quick and easy crochet patterns are ideal to make and sell because the ROI is so excellent. Once you master this small crochet pattern, you'll be able to whip up several to take to your next show. These sweet hanging baskets also make lovely gifts for birthdays or holidays. Place the recipient's favorite flower inside and you will have a darling gift for any occasion.

Teardrop Crochet Hanging Basket Pattern

Crochet HookK/10.5 or 6.5 mm hook

Crochet GaugeNot important for this pattern – size can be adjusted

Finished Size4” wide x 4.5” tall (not including the hanging loop)

Materials List

  • 30 yards Super Bulky Yarn - I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick
  • 6.60 mm (K) Crochet Hook
  • Scissors

Instructions for Teardrop Crochet Hanging Basket:

  1. Rnd 1: Work 8 SC into a magic circle and pull the circle tight (or CH3, join to create a loop and work 8 SC into the center of the circle), join with a SLST to beginning SC. (8 sts)

  2. Rnd 2: CH1, work 2 SC into the same stitch as beginning CH1, 2 SC in each stitch around, join with SLST to beginning SC. (16 sts)

  3. Rnd 3: CH1, work 2 SC into the same stitch as beginning CH1, SC in the next stitch, *2 SC in next st, SC in next st*, repeat from * to * 6 more times, join with SLST to beginning SC. (24 sts)

  4. Rnd 4: CH1, work 2 SC into the same stitch as beginning CH1, SC in each of the next 2 sts, *2 SC in the next st, SC in each of the next 2 sts,* repeat from * to * 6 more times. (32 sts)

  5. Rnd 5: (decrease round) CH1, SC in the same st as beginning CH1, SC in each of the next 6 sts, HDC in the next stitch, (HDC2TOG across the next 2 sts) 8 times, HDC in the next st, SC in each of the next 7 sts, join with a SLST to beginning SC. (24 sts)

  6. Rnd 6: CH1, SC in the same st as beginning CH1, SC in the next 4 sts, HDC in the next st, (HDC2TOG across the next 2 sts) 6 times, HDC in the next st, SC in each of the next 5 sts. Join with a SLST to beginning SC. (18 sts)

  7. Rnd 7: CH1, SC in the same st as beginning ch-1, SC in each stitch around. CH 12. Join with a SLST to beginning SC. (30 sts)

  8. Rnd 8: SLST into the first stitch and each SC stitch around the basket, SC 12 into the loop created by the ch-12 space. Join with a SLST to the final stitch of the basket.

  9. Finish off leaving the tail approximately 36″ long.

  10. Wind the tail around the base of the loop and secure with a knot in the back.

  11. Tuck ends.

  12. Embellish however you’d like!

Abbreviations

ch
chain
sc
single crochet
hdc
half-double crochet
hdc2tog
half-double crochet decrease
sl st
slip stitch
st(s)
stitch(es)
Teardrop Crochet Hanging Basket Pattern
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