Knit Chevron Plant Pot Hanger

Knit Chevron Plant Pot Hanger by CamexiaDesigns

Project Overview

The Knit Chevron Plant Pot Hanger is a decorative knitted accessory designed for plant enthusiasts who want to display hanging plants with style. This downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer CamexiaDesigns provides instructions for creating a functional and attractive plant hanger featuring a distinctive chevron stitch pattern.

What Is Being Made

This project creates a complete plant pot hanger constructed from two separate knitted pieces that work together as one functional unit. The hanger consists of a bottom section that cradles and supports the plant pot, combined with hanging straps that allow the finished hanger to be suspended from above. The design accommodates pots ranging from 10 to 20 centimeters (4 to 8 inches) in diameter, making it versatile for various plant sizes. The total length of the finished hanger measures 64 centimeters (25.5 inches), providing adequate hanging space.

Knitting Techniques

The bottom pot-holding section is knitted in the round, creating a seamless, neat appearance without visible seams. This circular knitting method is achieved using either double-pointed needles (DPNS) or the magic loop technique with circular needles. Working in the round eliminates the need for seaming and produces a professional-looking finished product. The chevron stitch pattern creates the distinctive visual design throughout the hanger.

Stitches and Abbreviations Used

• CO = cast on
• BO = bind off
• k = knit
• p = purl
• sm = slip marker
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• ** = repeat

The pattern begins with casting on 32 stitches and uses stitch markers to identify the beginning of each round during circular knitting. The combination of knit and purl stitches creates the chevron texture that gives this hanger its distinctive appearance.

Materials and Tools Required

Needles: Circular or double-pointed needles in sizes 3.75mm to 4.5mm (US sizes 5 to 7). The pattern offers flexibility in needle choice, allowing knitters to use either traditional DPNS or the modern magic loop method with circular needles.

Yarn: 80 to 100 yards of DK or aran weight yarn. This moderate yardage requirement makes the project economical and quick to complete. The aran weight yarn provides structure and durability suitable for a functional plant hanger.

Additional Tools: A stitch marker is essential for tracking the beginning of rounds during circular knitting.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 18 stitches over 10 centimeters (4 inches) in stockinette stitch. Achieving the correct gauge is important for ensuring the finished hanger reaches the intended measurements and properly supports the plant pot. The measurements provided are adjustable, allowing knitters to customize the hanger size to suit their specific needs and plant pot dimensions.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as Beginner to Intermediate, making it accessible to knitters with some basic experience. The circular knitting technique and chevron stitch pattern provide a gentle introduction to slightly more advanced methods while remaining manageable for those moving beyond absolute beginner projects.