Handmade plant holders are proving a homeware hit.
This easy knit pattern features a simple star shape and will create a gorgeous display if used for trailing plants, or look fresh and minimalist for growing a succulent.
Knitted in natural bamboo, this design is perfect for adding a contemporary feel to a corner in your home.
About
The Star Pot Hanger is worked in rounds and shaped with increases until the desired numbers of stitches are on the needles for the base. Then each section is knitted in flat with decreases, so it forms a sharp form.
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Needles: US size 5 (3.75 mm) 16โ (40 cm) circular needle, and US size 5 (3.75mm) DPNS. A long circular needle, such as a 30โ (80 cm), can also be used to work the magic-loop method.
E/4 US size (3.5 mm) crochet hook
Yarn: Ice Yarns, Bamboo Natural (Fine, Sport / 5 ply ; 100% Bamboo; 136 yards / 50 grams). 1 skein in Cream.
Yardage: 136 yards (124 meters)
Gauge: 23 sts and 34 rows = 4 in/10cm in Stockinette Stitch in US size 5 (3.75mm) needle in the rnd.
Other notions: Stitch markers, 1 2″ (50 mm) circular wood ring, Cardboard or tassel maker, Tapestry needle.
Sizing: This pattern accommodates a plant pot that is approximately 5โณ (13 cm) wide
Notes: If joining in the rnd right after CO is too tight or difficult, work one row flat, and then join in the rnd on the second row.
The pattern begins at Row 1, which is the right side of the piece (RS).
Abbreviations
CO – cast on
K – knit
P – purl
Kfb – knit front and back
K2tog – knit 2 stitches together
K2togtbl – knit 2 stitches together through the back loop
Sl1 – slip1 stitch
Psso – pass the slipped stitch over
PM – Place marker
Rnd(s) – round(s)
St(s) – stitch(es)
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Pattern
Using DPNs needle or 30โ (80 cm) circular needle, CO 5 sts and join in the rnd. PM to mark beg of rnd.
Knit 1 rnd, then work increase stitch rnds [1-32] switching to the circular needle when needed.
Next, put the stitches on a holder, pick 17 sts up for each section, and knit each section working the decrease stitch rows [1-15].
Cut yarn length 30โ (76 cm), draw through rem sts, pull tight and fasten.
INCREASE STITCH RNDS
Rnd 1: *kfb; rep from * (10 sts)
Rnds 2 and all even rounds: knit
Rnd 3: *K1, kfb; rep from * (15 sts)
Rnd 5: *K2, kfb; rep from * (20 sts)
Rnd 7: *K3, kfb; rep from * (25 sts)
Rnd 9: *K4, kfb; rep from * (30 sts)
Rnd 11: *K5, kfb; rep from * (35 sts)
Rnd 13: *K6, kfb; rep from * (40 sts)
Rnd 15: *K7, kfb; rep from * (45 sts)
Rnd 17: *K8, kfb; rep from * (50 sts)
Rnd 19: *K9, kfb; rep from * (55 sts)
Rnd 21: *K10, kfb; rep from * (60 sts)
Rnd 23: *K11, kfb; rep from * (65 sts)
Rnd 25: *K12, kfb; rep from * (70 sts)
Rnd 27: *K13, kfb; rep from * (75 sts)
Rnd 29: *K14, kfb; rep from * (80 sts)
Rnd 31: *K15, kfb; rep from * (85 sts)
Rnd 32: knit
DECREASE STITCH RNDS
Row 1: K2togtbl, k to the last 2 sts, k2tog (15 sts)
Rows 2 and all even rows: Purl
Row 3: K2togtbl, k to the last 2 sts, k2tog (13 sts)
Row 5: K2togtbl, k to the last 2 sts, k2tog (11 sts)
Row 7: K2togtbl, k to the last 2 sts, k2tog (9 sts)
Row 9: K2togtbl, k to the last 2 sts, k2tog (7 sts)
Row 11: K2togtbl, k to the last 2 sts, k2tog (5 sts)
Row 13: K2togtbl, k 1, k2tog (3 sts)
Row 15: Sl1, k2tog, psso
Cut yarn length 30โ (76 cm), draw through rem sts, pull tight and fasten.
TASSEL
[This video shows you how to make a tassel.]
Wrap yarn around a piece of cardboard 4″ (10 cm) about 50 times.
Thread a strand of yarn, insert it through the cardboard, and tie it at the top, leaving a long end to wrap around the tassel.
Cut the lower edge to free the wrapped strands.
Wrap the long end of the yarn around the upper edge and insert the yarn into the top.
Trim the strand.
Attach the Tassel at the center of the star: thread one of the long tails into the needle and stitch the tassel to the center of the star.
Weave that end of the yarn into the stitches on the pot hanger.
Then thread the other tail into the needle and stitch the tassel and pot hanger together for extra security.
Weave the ends and trim, if needed.
HANGING CORDS
Cut 5 – 59″ / 1.5 m strings for hanging straps, and put aside.
Working from back to front, draw yarn tail through the center of any star tip.
Re-insert hook through the loop and then in the middle of one strap, fasten off tight and knot together the three adjacent straps just above the star tip.
Repeat on the other four-star tips.
TYING THE HOOK
Gather the string sections, so they are equal length and thread through the ring.
Wrap ends around five string sections counter-clockwise.
Wrap ends up and pull through the loop made with fingers.
Pull ends through, and tight, forming a slip knot.
Weave in ends cutting them close to ring.
Insert pot, lining up star points, so they are at the same level around the pot.
Finally, your star potholder is complete. Hang and enjoy!
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