Webbed Hanging Planter

Webbed Hanging Planter

by Vickie Howell for JOANN

MATERIALS

1 Ball Buttercream Mohair Metallic, in color: Cream & Gold

Size U.S. J Crochet Hook

1 Medium Sized, Black Funkin

1 Wooden Bead (optional)

1 Plastic Spider (optional)

Yarn Needle

ABBREVIATIONS

beg = beginning

ch = chain

hdc = half-double crochet

rep = repeat

rnd(s) = round(s)

sc = single crochet

sc2tog = single crochet two stitches together

sl st = slip stitch

sk = skip

st(s) = stitch(es)

tr = triple or treble crochet

DIRECTIONS

Bottom:

Ch 4, join rnd with a sl st in the first ch.

Rnd 1: Ch 2, 8 hdc in center of ring. Join rnd with a sl st in top of beg ch. — 8 sts.

Rnd 2: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st; rep from * around. Join rnd with a sl st in top of beg ch. — 16 sts

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st; rep from * around. Join rnd with a sl st in top of beg ch. — 24 sts

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next two sts; rep from * around. Join rnd with a sl st in top of beg ch. — 32 sts

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next three sts; rep from * around. Join rnd with a sl st in top of beg ch. — 40 sts

Body:

Rnd 6: Ch 11 (counts as tr and ch-7), sk 3, *tr in next st, ch 7, sk 3; rep from * around. Join rnd with a sl st in top of beg ch. — 10 tr, 10 ch-sp

Rnds 7-8: Ch 13 (counts as tr and ch-9), sk 3, *tr in next st, ch 9, sk 3; rep from * around. Join rnd with a sl st in top of beg ch.

Rnd 9:  Ch 15 (counts as tr and ch-11) sk 3, *tr in next st, ch 11, sk 3; rep from * around. Join rnd with a sl st in top of beg ch.

Rnd 10: Ch 13 (counts as tr and ch-9), sk 3, *tr in next st, ch 9, sk 3; rep from * around. Join rnd with a sl st in top of beg ch.

Rnd 11: Ch1, sc in same st, 2sctog, *sc to 2 sts before tr, 2sctog, sc, 2sctog; rep from * to last 7 sts, 5 sc, 2sctog.

Fasten off.

Hanging strands (Make 4):

Join yarn at the top edge, center point of one of the chain space gaps. Crochet a 24” chain. Fasten off.

Repeat three more times, evenly spacing around.

FINISHING

Tie hanging strands in knot about 4” from ends. Slip bead onto center two of the four strands. Make another knot towards top of strands.

Make tassel:

Using a book or extra large tassel maker, wrap yarn around 50-60 times. Feed a piece of yarn through top loops and tie off; tie another piece about 1 1/2” down to cinch; cut bottom loops to create tassel strands.

Using a yarn needle and piece of yarn that’s attached to tassel top, sew tassel to bottom of planter

Weave in ends.

Hang and enjoy!