Grab your crochet hook and some colorful yarn to make your own cute Donkey Tail hanging plant. This fun and simple project is perfect for adding a dash of charm to any corner of your home. You'll enjoy making this adorable decoration that brings a bit of nature indoors, without any need for sunlight or water.
Crochet Donkey Tail Hanging Plant
Materials Needed:
- Colorful yarn for the pot, leaves, and dirt (Size: Medium, Brand example: Hobby Lobby)
- Polyfill for stuffing
- Size H crochet hook (5 mm)
- Scissors
- Sewing needle
Making the Leaves:
Create a slip knot.
- Chain 35 stitches to start (adjust the number for desired leaf length).
- Skip the first chain from the hook. In the back loop only, make 3 single crochets in the second chain.
- Repeat 3 single crochets in the back loops only for each chain along the length of your starting chain.
- The leaf will start to curl naturally as you go.
- Finish by cutting the yarn, leaving at least 2 inches to tie off.
After Making the Pot:
- Start with a magic ring.
- Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet).
- Make 13 double crochets into the ring (14 stitches total including chain 3).
- Pull the tail to tighten the magic ring.
- Slip stitch to the first double crochet (not the chain 3) to close the round.
- Chain 3, then make an increase (2 double crochets) in each space all around (28 double crochets for the round).
- Flip the work on its side and chain 1.
- Make half double crochets in the back loops only for 28 stitches.
- Repeat for a total of 6 rows.
- Do a slip stitch border around the top of the last row.
- Chain 40 for the strap, then cut and tie off.
- Add as many straps as desired (the example uses three straps).
Making the Soil (Dirt):
- Make a magic ring and add 14 double crochets with the chain 3 counting as a stitch.
- Pull the tail but not too tightly, as you will need to insert the leaves into this hole.
- Make a second round with 28 double crochets to increase, and then slip stitch to the first double crochet of the round.
Assembly:
- Attach the soil to the pot with the long yarn tail using a sewing needle, sewing around the top loops of the half double crochets of the basket.
- Sew the leaves to the soil, starting by inserting the tails through the center hole and securing from the back.
- Tie the straps together at the desired hanging length.
- Add a small amount of polyfill to the pot, making sure not to overstuff.
- Lastly, tuck in any loose ends with the sewing needle for a neat finish.
Additional Notes:
- The creator also provides alternate chain lengths for a variety of leaf lengths (35, 37, 42, 48, 52, or any custom size).
- You can customize the number of leaves and their lengths according to the look you want.
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