Crochet Hanging Flower Basket Pattern | Sunflower & Daisy Plant Holder | Boho Home Decor

There is something deeply satisfying about making something beautiful for your home with nothing more than a hook, a ball of yarn, and a little patience. Crochet hanging plant holders have become one of the most beloved home decor projects in the crafting community, and it is easy to understand why. They bring warmth, texture, and a handmade charm to any room, and when you add floral details like sunflowers and daisies, the result is something that feels genuinely special — like a little piece of a summer garden suspended in your living space.

This pattern is designed for intermediate crocheters who are comfortable with basic stitches and ready to try something with a bit more personality. If you are a confident beginner who has completed a few projects before, do not be discouraged — with some patience and the detailed instructions below, you will be able to work through this beautifully. The finished piece is a boho-style hanging basket decorated with dimensional sunflower and daisy motifs, perfect for displaying small potted plants, air plants, succulents, or even as a standalone decorative piece with dried or faux florals.

Let us get into everything you need to know before you pick up your hook.

Materials You Will Need

Before you begin, gather all your materials. Having everything within reach makes the creative process so much more enjoyable.

Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn works best for this project because it is sturdy enough to hold the weight of a small pot and has a clean stitch definition that really shows off the flower details. You will need approximately 200 yards of a main color (try natural cream, warm tan, or dusty sage for that classic boho aesthetic), plus smaller amounts in golden yellow, white, and a deep brown or dark green for your flower centers and accents.

Hook: A 5.0mm crochet hook (US size H/8) is recommended for worsted weight cotton. If you are working with a different yarn weight, adjust accordingly and always swatch first.

Other supplies: A tapestry needle for weaving in ends, scissors, a wooden dowel or driftwood piece approximately 12 inches wide for the hanging bar, approximately 3 yards of macramé cord or thick jute twine for the hanging rope portion, stitch markers, and a small ceramic or plastic pot no wider than 5 inches in diameter and no taller than 4 inches.

Optional: Fabric stiffener spray if you want extra structure in your finished basket, a few wooden beads to thread onto the hanging cords for extra boho detail.

Gauge and Sizing

Gauge for this project is approximately 14 stitches and 16 rows to 4 inches in single crochet using worsted weight cotton and a 5.0mm hook. The finished basket measures approximately 5 inches in diameter at the base and 4 inches in height before the hanging portion begins. The full length from the wooden bar to the bottom of the basket is approximately 18 inches, though this is easily adjustable by adding or subtracting rows in the rope section.

Do not skip your gauge swatch if you plan to use this to hold a real plant. A basket that is too loose will not support the pot properly, and one that is too tight might not fit it at all.

Abbreviations Used in This Pattern

ch — chain
sl st — slip stitch
sc — single crochet
hdc — half double crochet
dc — double crochet
tr — treble crochet
sk — skip
st(s) — stitch(es)
sp — space
MR — magic ring
BLO — back loop only
FLO — front loop only
rep — repeat
pm — place marker
rnd — round

Part One: The Basket Base

The basket begins from the bottom up with a flat circular base that gradually builds into the sides. Working in continuous rounds gives this section a clean, seamless look.

Rnd 1: Using your main color yarn, create a magic ring. Ch 1, work 6 sc into the ring, pull ring closed tight. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)

Rnd 3: Sc 1, 2 sc in next st rep around. (18 sts)

Rnd 4: Sc 2, 2 sc in next st rep around. (24 sts)

Rnd 5: Sc 3, 2 sc in next st rep around. (30 sts)

Rnd 6: Sc 4, 2 sc in next st rep around. (36 sts)

Rnd 7: Sc 5, 2 sc in next st rep around. (42 sts)

At the end of Round 7, you should have a flat circle approximately 5 inches across. Lay it flat and check that it is not curling up at the edges. If it is, your tension may be a little tight — try loosening up slightly for the next round.

Part Two: The Basket Sides

To transition from the flat base to the upright walls of the basket, you will work into the back loop only for one round. This creates a clean, defined ridge along the bottom edge that gives the basket a structured, professional finish.

Rnd 8: Working in BLO, sc in each st around. (42 sts)

Now return to working through both loops.

Rnds 9–16: Sc in each st around. (42 sts per round)

You will work 8 rounds of plain single crochet here, and these rounds go by quickly. If you want a taller basket, simply add more rounds here — each additional round adds approximately a quarter inch to the height. For a standard 4-inch pot, 8 rounds gives a snug, secure fit.

Part Three: The Basket Rim and Hanging Cord Loops

The rim of the basket is where the functional design meets the decorative. You will create four evenly spaced cord loops that the hanging ropes will attach to, and a simple reverse single crochet (crab stitch) edge that gives the rim a polished, textured finish.

Rnd 17 (Cord Loop Round):

Sc 5, ch 8, sk 1 st, sc in next 9 sts rep 3 more times, ch 8, sk 1 st, sc in remaining 4 sts, sl st to first sc to join. (4 ch-8 loops created, evenly spaced around the basket opening)

Rnd 18 (Crab Stitch Rim):

Do not turn your work. Working from left to right instead of right to left (this is what creates the crab stitch effect), insert your hook into the previous stitch and work a reverse single crochet all the way around. When you reach the ch-8 loops, work 8 reverse sc along each loop to keep the edge consistent.

Fasten off and weave in your end securely.

Part Four: The Sunflower Motif

Now for the part that transforms this basket from a simple plant holder into something truly stunning. You will make two sunflowers to attach to the front of the basket. Each sunflower is made in three layers: the center disk, an inner petal layer, and an outer petal layer.

Sunflower Center Disk

Using dark brown yarn:

Rnd 1: MR, ch 1, work 6 sc into ring. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: Sc 1, 2 sc in next rep around. (18 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Set aside.

Inner Petal Layer

Using golden yellow yarn:

Rnd 1: MR, ch 1, work 8 sc into ring. Pull ring closed. (8 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 3, 3 dc in same st, ch 3, sl st in same st, sl st in next st rep 8 times. (8 petals)

Fasten off, leaving a tail for assembly.

Outer Petal Layer

Using golden yellow yarn:

Rnd 1: MR, ch 1, work 10 sc into ring. Pull ring closed. (10 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 4, 4 dc in same st, ch 4, sl st in same st, sl st in next st rep 10 times. (10 petals)

Fasten off, leaving a tail for assembly.

Assembling the Sunflower

Layer the outer petal piece flat on your work surface. Center the inner petal layer on top of it, rotating it slightly so the inner petals peek out between the outer ones. Place the brown center disk on top of everything. Using your tapestry needle and the yarn tails, stitch all three layers together through the center, going back and forth a few times to make sure everything is secure. Weave in all ends. Make two of these complete sunflowers.

Part Five: The Daisy Motif

The daisies are simpler than the sunflowers and use a classic flat petal design that works up in just two rounds. Make three of these for a nicely balanced arrangement.

Daisy Flower

Using white yarn:

Rnd 1: MR, ch 1, 5 sc into ring. (5 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 5, sl st in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in last ch, sl st in same base st, sl st in next st rep 5 times. (5 petals)

Fasten off, leaving a tail.

Daisy Center

Using golden yellow yarn:

Rnd 1: MR, ch 1, 6 sc into ring, sl st to first sc. (6 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew the yellow center to the middle of the daisy. Make three complete daisies.

Part Six: The Leaves

A few simple leaves round out the floral arrangement and add that botanical, garden-fresh feeling to the whole design. Make four or five leaves depending on how full you want the arrangement to look.

Using deep green yarn:

Foundation: Ch 12.

Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 1, sc 2, hdc 2, dc 2, hdc 2, sc 2, sl st 1. Do not turn. Working along the opposite side of the foundation chain: sl st 1, sc 2, hdc 2, dc 2, hdc 2, sc 2, sl st 1, sl st to first st to join.

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Part Seven: Arranging and Attaching the Florals

This is the most creative and personal part of the whole project. There is no single right way to arrange your flowers, and you should feel free to play around with placement before committing to sewing anything down.

A suggested arrangement for the front of the basket is to position one sunflower near the upper right of the basket, slightly overlapping the rim, and the second sunflower near the lower left. Tuck the three daisies in and around the sunflowers, filling in any gaps. Slide the leaves in between, angling them outward as if they are growing from behind the flowers.

Once you are happy with your layout, use your tapestry needle and matching yarn tails to sew each piece firmly to the basket. Work your stitches through the back of each motif and through the wall of the basket, going through several stitches in the basket fabric to make sure nothing shifts or droops over time.

If you are nervous about placement, take a photo of your arrangement before you start sewing so you can refer back to it if pieces shift around.

Part Eight: Attaching the Hanging Cords

Cut your macramé cord or jute twine into four equal lengths, each approximately 30 inches long. If you want to add wooden beads to the cords, thread them on now before attaching to the basket.

Fold each cord length in half and use a lark’s head knot to attach the folded midpoint through each of the four ch-8 loops on the basket rim. You now have eight cord ends extending upward from the basket.

Gather all eight cords together and hold them against your wooden dowel or driftwood piece. Tie them securely around the center of the dowel using two or three square knots stacked on top of each other. If you want the cords to be spaced apart on the dowel rather than gathered at the center, you can divide them into two groups of four and tie each group a few inches from the center, which gives the finished piece a slightly different silhouette.

Trim any uneven cord ends and fray the tips slightly with your fingers for a more relaxed, bohemian look.

Cut one final piece of cord approximately 24 inches long and tie each end to the far ends of the dowel to create the hanging loop that goes on your hook or nail.

Finishing Touches and Care Tips

Weave in any remaining yarn ends and give the whole piece a gentle steam with an iron or a light spray with water to help the stitches relax and settle into shape. If you are planning to use this basket outdoors or in a humid bathroom, a light coat of fabric stiffener will help the basket hold its shape over time.

For care, if the basket gets dusty or dirty, hand wash it gently in cool water with a small amount of mild soap. Reshape it while damp and allow it to air dry completely before placing a pot back inside. Avoid machine washing, as this can distort the shape and fray the macramé cords.

Display Ideas and Styling Suggestions

One of the best things about this hanging basket is how versatile it is in terms of styling. Here are a few ideas to spark your imagination.

In a living room, hang it near a bright window alongside a trailing pothos or a small peace lily. The white and yellow of the daisy and sunflower motifs pairs beautifully with earthy terracotta pots. In a boho bedroom, hang it from a curtain rod or a decorative wall hook and use it to display dried lavender or eucalyptus instead of a living plant, filling the room with gentle fragrance. In a kitchen, a small trailing herb plant in the basket adds both practical charm and a pop of color against neutral tile or wooden cabinetry.

You can also make a grouping of three baskets at slightly different heights using the same pattern with different color combinations — a terracotta and rust version, a sage green and cream version, and the classic yellow and white version — for a gallery-wall style display that becomes a true focal point in any room.

Customization Ideas

Do not be afraid to make this pattern your own. Swap the sunflower out for roses, peonies, or even cactus flowers for a more desert-inspired aesthetic. Use a variegated yarn in your main color for a subtle ombre effect on the basket itself. Try a smaller hook and fingering weight yarn to make a miniature version for air plants or succulents. Add a ring of picot stitches along the rim instead of the crab stitch edge for a more delicate, lacy look.

The floral motifs can also be made separately and used to decorate other projects — stitch them onto tote bags, pillow covers, or even a wide-brimmed sun hat for a coordinated handmade summer look.

A Note on Gifting This Pattern

A crochet hanging plant basket makes one of the most thoughtful handmade gifts you can give. It is personal, practical, and shows real care and effort. If you are making this as a gift, consider presenting it already loaded with a small succulent or air plant inside, wrapped in kraft paper and tied with a piece of the same jute twine you used for the cords. It turns a handcrafted object into a complete, thoughtful gift experience.

For fellow crocheters in your life, you can also share this pattern and make it a shared project — there is something lovely about knowing a friend is working through the same rows at home, troubleshooting the same cord loops, and ending up with their own version of the same beautiful object.

Whether you are making this to brighten up your own home, to give to someone you love, or simply for the meditative pleasure of working through a satisfying project with your hands, this crochet hanging flower basket is a pattern worth returning to again and again. Each time you make it, you will find small ways to make it more your own, and that is exactly what handmade home decor is all about.