Rhea Plant Hanger in Lion Brand Just Hemp - M20362 JH - Downloadable PDF

Rhea Plant Hanger Crochet Pattern by Lion Brand – Free Downloadable PDF (M20362 JH)

The Rhea Plant Hanger is a free crochet pattern from Lion Brand Yarn (Pattern Number M20362 JH) that lets crafters create a charming, handmade plant hanger measuring approximately 5 inches (12.5 cm) tall. Worked entirely in the round from the base upward, this project is a wonderful introduction to crocheted home accessories and makes a stylish way to display small potted plants. The finished piece features an open, lacy mesh body that cradles a pot while adding a natural, bohemian touch to any room.

Skill Level and Accessibility

This pattern is rated Easy, making it an excellent choice for beginner crocheters who are comfortable with basic stitches and working in joined rounds. Because gauge is not essential for this project, beginners can work at their own natural tension without worrying about precise measurements, reducing one of the most common sources of frustration for newer crafters. The straightforward construction — starting at a flat circular base and building upward — teaches fundamental techniques in a low-stakes, rewarding format.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Lion Brand Just Hemp (Art. #839) in color #157 Hay — 1 ball. This is a chunky weight natural hemp yarn, prized for its durability, earthy texture, and rustic aesthetic that suits plant hanger projects beautifully.
• Crochet Hook: Lion Brand crochet hook, size I-9 (5.5 mm)
• Finishing Tool: Lion Brand large-eyed blunt needle for weaving in ends

Construction Method

The Rhea Plant Hanger is worked in joined rounds, beginning at the base and progressing upward through the sides. The pattern opens with a simple chain foundation, then builds a flat circular base using increases before transitioning into the decorative open-mesh sides. This bottom-up, in-the-round construction is a hallmark of many crocheted vessel and basket patterns, and it creates a seamless, tidy finish.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Chain stitch (ch) — used throughout for foundation, turning, and creating mesh spaces
• Double crochet (dc) — forms the solid circular base through several rounds of increases
• Single crochet (sc) — used in the side mesh rounds and the final finishing rounds
• Slip stitch (sl st) — used to join each round cleanly
• Chain-space mesh (ch-6 sps and ch-1 sps) — creates the open, airy lattice pattern along the sides of the hanger, giving it its signature plant-hanger look
• Working increases (2 dc in same stitch) — used in the base rounds to build the flat circle evenly
• Skipping stitches — used in combination with chain spaces to form the decorative open mesh
• Joining chain-3 and dc as a chain-6 space — a clever technique used in rounds 4 and 5 to maintain the mesh pattern seamlessly at the round join

Pattern Structure Round by Round

The pattern begins with a chain-4 foundation, into which 9 double crochets are worked to create the very center of the base. Over the next two rounds, the base is expanded using double crochet increases, growing from 10 stitches to 20 and then to 30 double crochets, forming a neat flat circle. This increase method — working 2 double crochets into every stitch, then alternating one plain stitch with one increase — is a standard technique for crocheting flat circles and is widely applicable beyond this pattern.

From Round 4 onward, the work transitions to the open mesh sides. Single crochets are connected by chain-6 spaces with stitches skipped between them, creating 6 large mesh openings around the circumference. These mesh rounds repeat and evolve, with Round 6 shifting to a