how to crochet a lily of the valley hanging planter | beginner-friendly tutorial + free pattern (step-by-step)

 


Hi everyone! 💖 Welcome back to my cozy corner.

Today I’m sharing the free written pattern for this super cute Lily of the Valley Hanging Planter. This project is simple, relaxing, and beginner-friendly, making it perfect for anyone who loves soft and dreamy crochet décor.

If you are making this planter for the first time, I highly recommend watching the video tutorial first. The video walks you through each step in detail and will make it much easier to follow along with the written pattern.

Whether you want to add a handmade touch to your room or create a thoughtful handmade gift, this step-by-step guide will help you crochet something truly special—one stitch at a time.

Happy Crocheting! 🧶🌸✨

🧶 Materials Needed

  • Yarn: Weight 4 yarn
    • Green for the vines and hanging strap
    • Brown for soil
    • Beige for Pot
    • White or pink for the flowers
  • Hook: 4 mm crochet hook
  • Tools: Stitch marker (or bobby pin), scissors, yarn needle, and stuffing

📖 Crochet Abbreviations

  • ch – chain
  • sl st – slip stitch
  • sc – single crochet
  • dc – double crochet
  • inc – increase (2 stitches in the same stitch)
  • blo – back loops only

🌿 Written Pattern

1️⃣ Planter Base and Soil (Make 2)

Create two identical circles:

  • One for the bottom of the planter using beige yarn.
  • One for the soil insert using brown yarn.

Round 1

Make a magic ring and crochet 6 sc into the ring. Pull tight to close.

Round 2

Increase in each stitch around. (12 sc)

Round 3

(1 sc, 1 inc) repeat around.

Round 4

(2 sc, 1 inc) repeat around.

Round 5

(3 sc, 1 inc) repeat around.

Round 6

(4 sc, 1 inc) repeat around.

Round 7

(5 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. Join with a slip stitch.

2️⃣ Pot Structure

Round 8

Chain 2. Work 1 dc in each stitch around in blo, slst.

Rounds 9–11

Chain 2. Work 1 dc in each stitch around through both loops normally, slst.

At the end of Round 11, join with a slip stitch, chain 1.

Assembly of the Pot

Place the soil circle on top of the planter base. Single crochet through both layers to join them together. Before closing completely, add stuffing to give the planter its shape.

3️⃣ Hanging Strap

  1. Attach beige yarn to one side of the planter.
  2. Chain 40.
  3. Slip stitch to the opposite side of the planter.
  4. Chain 1 and fasten off.

4️⃣ Vines and Leaves (Make 3)

Leaf Pattern

  1. Chain 4.
  2. In the 3rd chain from the hook, work:
    • 2 dc
    • ch 2
    • 2 dc
    • ch 2
    • sl st
  3. Slip stitch into the next chain to finish the leaf.

Vine Pattern

Chain 7 to create spacing between leaves, then repeat the leaf pattern.

Continue until your vine reaches the desired length (approximately 15 leaves). Fasten off.

5️⃣ Lily of the Valley Flowers (Make 6)

Green Sepal

Round 1

Make a magic ring and crochet 6 sc into the ring. Pull tight and join with a slip stitch.

Round 2

Chain 2 and make 1 dc in the same stitch.
(ch 1, 1 dc in next stitch) repeat around to create 6 chain spaces.
Join with a slip stitch and fasten off.

Petals (White or Pink)

Attach flower yarn to any chain space and chain 2.

Bubble Stitch

In the same chain space:

  • Yarn over, insert hook, pull up a long loop.
  • Repeat this step 5 times.
  • Yarn over and pull through all loops.
  • Chain 1.

Repeat the bubble stitch in each of the 6 chain spaces and join with a slip stitch.

Decorative Edge

Chain 1.

In each space between bubbles, work:

  • 1 sc
  • 2 dc
  • 1 sc

Repeat around, join with a slip stitch, and fasten off.

6️⃣ Final Assembly

Attach the Vines

Use a yarn needle to sew all three vines to the center of the soil section.

Attach the Flowers

Sew the flowers randomly along the vines for a natural and whimsical look.

There is no fixed pattern, so feel free to arrange them however you like. 🌸✨

🌈 Customization Tips

  • Make the vines longer or shorter.
  • Add more flowers for a fuller look.
  • Experiment with different flower colors.
  • Use pastel shades for an extra dreamy aesthetic.

🎁 Perfect For

  • Room décor
  • Handmade gifts
  • Nursery decoration
  • Cottagecore-inspired spaces

Thank you so much for visiting my cozy corner and crocheting along with me. 💖

If you enjoyed this pattern, be sure to check out my other flower tutorials for more soft and dreamy crochet inspiration.

Happy Crocheting! 🧶🌿✨

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