Crochet Plush Plant Wrap

Create a cozy cover for your potted plants with a handmade crochet plush plant wrap. This unique and stylish accessory will add a touch of warmth and charm to your indoor or outdoor garden. Using soft yarn and a simple crochet pattern, you can customize the wrap to fit any size pot or plant. The plush texture of the wrap will not only protect your plants from harsh weather conditions but also provide a decorative element to your space. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking for a fun project, this plush plant wrap is a great way to add a personal touch to your plant collection. With endless color options and stitch combinations, you can let your creativity shine as you crochet your very own plant wrap. Experiment with different yarn weights and textures to achieve the perfect look for your home decor. This DIY project is not only practical but also a great way to relax and unwind after a long day. Give your plants a cozy makeover with a crochet plush plant wrap that will surely be the envy of all your gardening friends.

Materials needed:

• US-Q, 16.0 mm hook, Susan Bates
• Bernat Plush Big Yarn (#7 Jumbo; 100% Polyester; 250 g/8.8 oz, 41 m/45 yds)
• Colors Shown: Off White (large) and Gold (small)
• 1 ⅝" Buttons
• Sewing Thread and Sewing Needle
• Stitch Markers

Gauge: 5 sts = 4"; 2 rows in pattern = 2.25"

SPECIAL STITCHES:

Beg LSS — Beginning Large Star Stitch: Insert hook in loop created by final yarn over of previous dc st and pull up loop, insert hook in back loop of bottom half of previous dc st and pull up loop, insert hook in same st as dc and pull up loop, [insert hook in next st and pull up loop] twice (6 loops on hook), yo and pull through all loops.

LSS — Large Star Stitch: Insert hook in ch just made and pull up loop, insert hook in back loop of bottom half of previous LSS and pull up loop, insert hook in last st used in previous LSS and pull up loop, [insert hook in next st and pull up loop] twice (6 loops on hook), yo and pull through all loops.

LDC — Linked Double Crochet Stitch: Insert hook in ch just made and pull up loop, insert hook in last st used in previous LSS and pull up loop, [yo and pull through 2 loops] twice.

NOTES:

This pattern is meant to be completely customizable to your needs. Therefore, specific numbers are not given. Any odd number of stitches works to begin this pattern. You may need to choose between going slightly taller or slightly shorter than your container — which you choose is up to you, and the look you're going for.

While it is customizable, and a gauge is given, no math beyond counting your stitches is required. The Plush Plant Wrap is made side to side. This means that the width of your first row will be the height of the wrap, and then you'll work enough rows to wrap around the container. This means that, for the number of rows, too long is better than too short.

For finishing, I used large wooden buttons, sewn to the inside of the wrap. The Jumbo yarn used here leaves holes in the fabric that are the right size to slip the buttons through. If you use a different yarn, be sure to use buttons that fit that fabric. The number of buttons used just depends on how big your wrap is — but 1-3 should do it for most sizes.

PLUSH PLANT WRAP CROCHET PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

Set Up: Measure the height and circumference of the container you want to cover, or keep it nearby while you crochet.(Be sure to check sizing before breaking yarn!)

Row 1 [WS]: FSC any odd number of stitches, working to the height of the container; turn.

Row 2 [RS]: CSDC in first st, Beg LSS in next st, ch 1, *LSS in next st, ch 1; rep from * across, LDC in last st; turn. (st count will be the count in Row 1 +1)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across until 2 sts rem, skip the next st, sc in the last st changing to Color B; turn.(same st count as Row 1)

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until the piece is long enough to wrap around the container, ending on a Row 3 repeat.

Last Row: Ch 1, sc in each st across; break yarn and finish off.

Finishing: Sew button(s) to the WS of the fabric, behind the Last Row.

SPECIFICS ON THE PLUSH PLANT WRAP SAMPLES SHOWN:

For the smaller, Gold wrap, I went with 7 sts and 13 rows, to wrap around an old pickle jar. It measured approximately 6" x 14" laid flat, and closed with one button. Less than one skein was used.

For the larger, Off White wrap, I went with 11 sts across and 27 rows, to wrap around a 9" tall plant pot. It measured approximately 9" x 33" laid flat, and closed with two buttons. Less than 3 skeins were used.