Looking for a charming way to brighten a windowsill or create a memorable handmade gift? This Daisy Flower Pot Crochet Pattern delivers a sweet, cottage-style basket complete with a chunky ribbed texture, a functional arched handle, and a ring of cheerful daisies perched right along the rim. It is a delightful project for spring, Mother’s Day, or simply adding a touch of greenery to your home decor.
Gift and Use Ideas
While this piece is undeniably decorative, it is also a functional object. The sturdy, bucket-like shape makes it perfect for holding small items like a succulent pot, a decorative candle, or a little bundle of dried flowers. Because the daisies are crocheted as separate pieces, you can customize the look by adjusting the number of flowers or swapping colors to match any room. It is also an excellent candidate for a set—create two or three in coordinating colors to display together on a shelf for a cohesive, handmade aesthetic.
Project Overview
This project is designed for crocheters who enjoy working with multiple hook sizes and yarn weights to achieve specific textures. The pot is constructed using a double-strand technique to create a firm, structured fabric, while the flower components utilize a smaller hook and puff stitches for a dimensional, soft finish. The assembly involves sewing a handle to the rim and inserting a floral stem through the center of the flower.
Materials
- Yarn: Sport weight yarn in the following colors:
- Brown (for the pot)
- Dark Brown (for the soil)
- Green (for the peduncle, petals, and stem wrapping)
- Yellow (for the peduncle center)
- Crochet Hooks: 2.5 mm (C) and 3.5 mm (E)
- Fiberfill: A small amount for stuffing the soil cylinder
- Floral Stems: Wire or pre-made stems for the flower support
- Tools: Hot glue gun (low-temp works fine), stitch marker, scissors
Note: You will be working with five colors total, though one listed color may not appear in the instructions. Keep green yarn accessible as it is used extensively for the peduncle, petal join, and stem wrapping.
Gauge and Finished Size
Gauge: Gauge is not critical for this project. Use a hook size that creates a tight, firm fabric so stuffing does not show through.
Finished Size: Approx. 4 in (10 cm) tall pot with flower (size will vary with yarn, hook, and tension).
Skill Level: Level 2 — Easy
Abbreviations
Keep this list open while you work.
- BLO = back loop only
- BPdc = back post double crochet
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- dec = decrease
- FO = fasten off
- FPdc = front post double crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- inc = increase
- MR = magic ring
- puff = puff stitch
- sc = single crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- tog = together
Pattern Notes
- The pot is worked in the round using 2 strands of brown yarn held together throughout. Doubling up the yarn gives the pot its structure and helps it hold its shape once stuffed.
- The flower and peduncle are crocheted as two separate pieces: one in yellow, one in green.
- You’ll stuff the pot as you go, so don’t wait until the end to add the filling.
- The pieces are assembled after all components are complete.
- Round Numbering Note: The post-stitch rows are listed with duplicated numbers in the original instructions. Work the stated number of rows total rather than treating each number as a unique round.
- Round 2 Note: This is an increase-only round. You are working an increase in 8 of the 18 stitches from the previous round. Double-check your count lands at 16 before moving on.
Special Stitches
Puff Stitch (puff): (yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo and pull up a loop) 3 times in same st — 7 loops on hook. Yo and pull through all loops. Ch 1 to close unless otherwise stated.
Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc): Worked around the post of the stitch from the previous round, inserting the hook from front to back to front.
Back Post Double Crochet (BPdc): Worked around the post of the stitch from the previous round, inserting the hook from back to front to back.
Pattern Instructions
The Pot
Use brown yarn held double throughout this section, with a 3.5 mm hook. The pot starts flat at the base and then shifts into textured post-stitch ribbing for the sides.
Round 1: 18 sc in MR. [18]
Round 2: inc 8 times. [16] Work an increase in 8 of the 18 stitches from the previous round.
Round 3: (sc, inc) 8 times. [24]
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) 8 times. [32]
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) 8 times. [40]
Round 6: BLO: 40 dc. [40] Working through the back loop only creates a defined ridge marking the transition from the flat base to the upright sides.
Round 7: 1 FPdc, 1 BPdc (40) 3 rows total. [40]
Round 8: 1 FPdc, 1 BPdc (40) 3 rows total. [40]
Round 9: 1 FPdc, 1 BPdc (40) 3 rows total. [40]
Round 10: 1 FPdc, 1 BPdc (40) 3 rows total. [40] Rounds 7 through 10 together make up the ribbed post-stitch section.
Round 11: 40 sc. [40] Finishes the top rim cleanly.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Hanging Basket Handle
This section is worked in rows and forms the arched handle that sits across the top of the pot.
Row 1: Ch 41, start in 2nd ch from hook: 40 hdc. [40]
Row 2: Turn, 40 sl st. [40]
Sew across to the opposite side on the rim of the pot, 14 crochet stitches away from the hanging basket handle. Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing.
The Soil
Switch to dark brown yarn and a 2.5 mm hook for this piece. The soil is a stuffed cylinder that sits inside the pot.
Round 1: 18 sc in MR. [8] Note that the end count here is 8 as given in the pattern data.
Round 2: inc 8 times. [16]
Round 3: (sc, inc) 8 times. [24]
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) 8 times. [32]
Round 5: (7 sc, inc) 4 times. [36]
Round 6: 36 sc (36) 7 rows total. [36]
Round 7: 36 sc (36) 7 rows total. [36]
Round 8: 36 sc (36) 7 rows total. [36]
Round 9: 36 sc (36) 7 rows total. [36]
Round 10: 36 sc (36) 7 rows total. [36]
Round 11: 36 sc (36) 7 rows total. [36]
Round 12: 36 sc (36) 7 rows total. [36] Rounds 6 through 12 are all the same.
Round 13: (7 sc, dec) 4 times. [32]
Round 14: (2 sc, dec) 8 times. [24]
Round 15: (sc, dec) 8 times. [16]
Stuffing: Add your fiberfill now, before the opening gets too small to work with comfortably. You want it firm enough to hold its shape inside the pot.
Round 16: dec 8 times. [8]
FO and cut the yarn.
Flower: Peduncle Pieces (Make 2 — One Yellow, One Green)
Use a 2.5 mm hook for these. You’ll make two small flat circles: one in yellow and one in green.
Round 1: MR, 8 sc. [8]
Round 2: (sc, inc) 4 times. [12]
Cut the yarn.
Flower: Petals
Hold the two peduncle pieces together and use green yarn to crochet the petals around the edge of the joined circles.
Round 1: (ch 3, puff (3 loops), ch 3, sl st) 10 times. [10] Each repeat forms one petal. Work the puff stitch into the same stitch as the ch 3 before it, then chain 3 again and slip stitch to close the petal.
Cut the yarn.
Finishing Touches: The Flower Stem
Use green yarn and a hot glue gun to finish the flower stem. Wrap the floral wire or pre-made floral stem with green yarn to cover it, then use a small amount of hot glue to secure the end of the stem before inserting it up through the peduncle. The wrapping doesn’t need to be perfect—just snug and even enough that the wire is fully covered.
Assembly
- Handle: Sew the hanging basket handle across to the opposite side on the rim of the pot, 14 crochet stitches away from where the handle begins.
- Peduncle: Pair the two peduncle pieces together (yellow and green) and crochet the flower petals around them with green yarn as described in the Petals section.
- Soil: Place the stuffed soil piece inside the pot so it sits flush with or just below the rim.
- Stem: Use a hot glue gun to attach the end of the floral stem, then insert it up through the peduncle so the flower sits on top. Wrap the wire or floral stem with green yarn from the base upward, securing with small dabs of glue at the top and bottom.
Tips
- Keep your tension consistent with post stitches, as they can pull tighter than regular stitches.
- Keep your chain tension relaxed so the petals can fan out naturally.
- Ensure the soil stuffing is firm enough to hold its shape inside the pot.
- Count the 14 stitches carefully when attaching the handle to keep the pot balanced.
FAQs
Can I use a different yarn weight for this pattern?
Yes, but the finished size will change. This pattern uses fine/sport weight yarn to achieve the approximate 4-inch tall size. Using DK or worsted weight will result in a noticeably bigger piece, which may alter the proportions between the pot and the flower.
Why does this pattern use two different hook sizes?
The 2.5 mm hook creates a tighter, sturdier fabric for the detailed flower pieces and soil. The 3.5 mm hook is used for the pot worked in double strand to ensure the structure holds its shape without being too dense.
Is this pattern suitable for a beginner?
It sits at an easy level (Level 2). If you are comfortable with basic stitches and working in the round, you will be fine. The two hook sizes are a minor step, but the construction is straightforward.
My finished pot looks smaller than 4 inches. What went wrong?
Nothing went wrong! Tension varies from person to person, and sport weight yarn can run quite fine. If the fabric feels dense and the shape is holding, your pot is successful. The 4-inch measurement is approximate.
Can I make multiples of this as a gift?
Absolutely. These work really well in a set. Pick two or three coordinating yarn colors for the flowers and keep the pot color consistent. Because the project is relatively quick, making a few is a great way to create a display.
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