I’m always looking for interesting ways to display a crochet plant hanger, like these air plant pods. Know a golf lover or wood worker that’s hard to find a gift for? Make them a one-of-a-kind golf themed planter!

Crochet Plant Hanger Inspiration

Inspiration struck at the thrift store when I saw this wooden handscrew. However, I didn’t want to pay $40.

During the same outing we visited Inglewood Antiques where we found this wooden clamp for only $20. Although not a REAL working clamp, it was perfect for a DIY golf gift idea I’ve been thinking about.

Isn’t it ironic that the real clamp could be found in a thrift store, while the antique market was selling a fake? Talk about opposite-land! However, I finally scored at a garage sale and made this cool DIY Pipe Lamp!

Time for our Monthly Blog Hop

It’s time for another Creative Craft blog hop! So if you are visiting from Cecilia at My Thrift Store Addiction, welcome! At the very bottom of this post, I’ll be directing you to the next stop on this venture. But don’t forget to check out the other stops too. Be sure to drop back in throughout the week to visit them all!

Crochet Plant Hanger Materials

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For this project, you will need:

• 12″ wooden handscrew clamp
• Egyptian cotton (I’m using 3764 NE 5/2×3 100% Egyptian cotton yarn made in Greece found in a thrift store!)
• Crochet hook (3 1/2 mm). I also used a 4.5 mm hook on the video for a slightly larger version (multi size crochet hook set here)
• 2 3/4″ Wood golf tees
• Plastic golf balls (or real golf balls if you prefer)
• Bobby pin or crochet marker
• Scissors

If you’re a visual learner, watch this step-by-step video.

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Crochet Plant Hanger Pattern

This is a simple crochet plant hanger to make. You can make it in any yarn, but I do love this particular shade of green as it goes so nicely with the golf gift idea. If you’re looking for a DIY Christmas gift, birthday gift or something for Father’s day, the combination of wood clamp and golf theme might be just what you need! Or for that matter, there may be a woman in your life this would be perfect for too! I know I’d love it if I got it as a gift! This would look great on anyone’s desk to brighten up that office space.

You can display only one air plant holder as below. But as you’ll see near the end, you can have up to 3 crochet air plant hangers on this wooden clamp if you like!

Crochet Abbreviations

• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• Sc2tog – single crochet two together
• join (with a slip stitch)
• y/o – yarn over

How to Crochet a Plant Hanger

Rnd 1: make a magic circle.

How to Make a Magic Circle

Cross the yarn over two fingers, insert the hook through the first loop and catch the yarn with the crochet hook pointed down.

Pull the yarn back through the loop.

Yarn over and pull through the loop on hook.

Chain one more time for a total of 2 chains.

Add marker if desired.

Work 8 hdc into the magic circle (watch the video if you’re unfamiliar with this stitch).

Pull on the tail end to tighten the magic circle. Join with a sl st. (8 sts)

Rnd 2: ch 1. Work 2 sc in each st around. Join. (16 sts)

Rnd 3: ch 1. *Sc in next st. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (24 sts)

Rnd 4: ch 1. *Sc in each of the next 2 sts. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (32 sts)

Rnd 5: ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join. (32 sts)

Rnds 6-7: ch 2. Hdc in each st around. Join. (32 sts)

The work will start to curve like this.

Rnd 8: ch 1. Sc in each of the next 10 sts. Hdc in each of the next 12 sts. Sc in each of the next 10 sts. Join. (32 sts)

This helps form the teardrop shape.

Rnd 9: ch 1. Sc in each of the next 10 sts. Sc2tog*, 6 times. Sc in each of the last 10 sts. Join. (26 sts).

*Note: To single crochet two together (Sc2tog), insert the hook through the front loops of the next two sts.

Yarn over (y/o) then pull through two loops.

Y/O and pull through last two loops. This completes the decrease.

Here’s how it looks so far.

Hanging Loop:

ch 1. Sc into same stitch.

Make 62 Romanian cord stitches.

How to Crochet Romanian Cord

Use a slightly larger hook or crochet loosely. Chain 2. sc into 2nd chain from hook.

Turn your work. Sc into single side loop. This sets you up for the next repeat as follows:

Turn your work. Sc into two side loops. If using a 3.5 mm hook, repeat for a total of 62 sts.  Otherwise, when using a 4.5mm hook, as I do in the video, crochet 52 Romanian cord sts. Sl st to beginning, cut yarn and weave in end.

Here is a comparison in size a difference of 1mm makes in crochet hook size. Notice how the first crochet hook is crooked? Because I sat on it, and bent it all out of whack, I opted for a larger one for this project. Like I really had a choice :)!

Attach Golf Tee

Fasten off yarn, leaving a long tail. Insert a golf tee as shown. Leave at least 3/4″ poking out the bottom.

Starting at the bottom, wrap yarn around; I did about half a dozen wraps toward the top of the golf tee.

Secure yarn in back (a darning needle helps with this). Hide the yarn by weaving in and knot.

Cut end.

The hanger is done! The golf tee is actually integral in hanging these crochet plant hangers as you’ll see below.

Attach Crochet Plant Hangers to Clamp

Bring the hanger around the back of the handscrew. slip it over the tip of the golf tee to secure.

Once hung, it’s time to embellish!

Embelish with real golf balls or plastic ones from the dollar store.

Add air plants.

Display your new crochet plant hanger! When using the plastic golf balls, which are light, you can display the air plants on the bottom of the hanger. Since real golf balls are heavy, insert the air plants on top of them (as shown in the pinnacle image below).

Don’t forget to remove your air plants to water once a week.

More Planter Ideas!

Birdz of a Feather is known for our unique planter ideas! We’ve got something for every budget. Check out these 10 Outside the Box Planter Ideas. Or our recent upcycled planters like, this basketball planter, baseball-themed cement planter DIY and how to make a cement planter!

Want to see ALL our upcycled planters in one spot? Check out these amazing upcycled planters!

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Craft Ideas from the Creative Craft Blog Hop

To get into the Fall spirit, you have to check out the DIY Sparkling Beads and Pearls Pumpkin from my friend Gail at Purple Hues and Me. When you’re done, please remember to visit these other amazing talents below:

• Repurposed Copper Birdcage Lanterns
• Little Red Christmas Truck
• How to Stencil a Grateful Thanksgiving Sign
• Dollar Tree Halloween Candelabra Tutorial
• The ‘Sweater-Look’ Pumpkin
• Chicken Wire Ribbon Pumpkins