Coral Waffle Hanging Basket with Daisy Chain - Free Crochet Pattern
Coral Waffle Hanging Basket with Daisy Chain - Free Crochet Pattern
Introduction
This hanging basket is a beginner-friendly project that turns a single flat rectangle into a trendy little home for your favorite 4" plant. The teal waffle stitch gives it a squishy, textured surface that looks far more complicated than it really is, while a chain of coral daisies adds a streetwear-inspired floral trim across the front. It works up quickly in worsted-weight cotton, so it is a great way to use up leftover yarn or practice front-post stitches. Once folded and tied, you get a flat-backed, open-topped pouch that hangs neatly from a hook or nail.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight (category 4) cotton yarn — 100 yd teal (Color A), 30 yd coral (Color B)
- Hook: 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook
- Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker (optional)
- Finished size: Approx. 6" wide x 8" tall (folded), fits a 4" pot
Abbreviations
- ch — chain
- dc — double crochet
- fpdc — front-post double crochet (work the dc around the post of the stitch below, from front to back)
- sc — single crochet
- MR — magic ring
- sp(s) — space(s)
- st(s) — stitch(es)
Gauge
14 sts and 8 rows = 4 inches in waffle stitch. Work a small swatch and measure a 4" section; if you have more stitches than 14, go up a hook size, and if you have fewer, go down.
Tips Before You Start
- Keep your fpdc stitches loose — pulling them tight makes the waffle texture pucker and narrows the rectangle.
- Count your stitches at the end of each row; the rectangle should stay at 33 sts throughout.
- Cotton has little stretch, which is perfect for a plant hanger — avoid substituting acrylic, which will sag under the pot's weight.
- Leave 6" tails on each flower so you can use them to sew the daisies on securely.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Main Rectangle (Color A)
Row 1: Ch 36, dc in 4th ch from hook and each ch across (33 dc).
Row 2: Ch 3, turn, dc in next 2 sts, [fpdc around next st, dc in next 2 sts] across, ending with dc in last st (33 sts).
Row 3: Ch 3, turn, dc in next st, [dc in next st, fpdc around next st] across, ending with dc in last 2 sts (33 sts).
Rows 4-15: Repeat Rows 2-3 (33 sts). Fasten off.
Flowers (Color B) — Make 5
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into ring (6 sc).
Rnd 2: [sc, ch 2, sc] in each sc around (12 sc, 6 ch-2 sps). Fasten off, leaving 6" tails.
Assembly and Finishing
Fold the rectangle in half widthwise to form a pocket, with the waffle texture facing out. Whipstitch the two side edges together, leaving the top open. Attach the five flowers evenly along the front top edge, using the 6" tails to secure each one. Tie the two top corners together with Color B yarn to create a hanging loop. Weave in all ends, then gently steam-block the basket to even out the waffle texture and relax the edges.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Swap the coral daisies for a single color of yarn to make a more minimalist version, or use a contrasting color for the hanging loop.
- Add a small wooden bead to the center of each flower for extra detail and a little weight.
- Make a longer rectangle (add rows) to fit a larger pot, keeping the same stitch count and gauge.
