Striped Moss Plant Pot Cover | FREE Crochet Pattern
This Crazy Plant Lady has done it again.
I have a new & free crochet pattern for all of my other crazy yarn ladies out there who also love PLANTS!
A plant pot cover!
These are a perfect way to add color & texture to your home without having to buy expensive new plant pots. The best part is, if you switch them out with other plant pot covers, you’ll be able to have endless options for your plant decor.
I have a couple other plant pot cover patterns: The Cozy Alpine Plant Pot Cover & the Mosaic Squares Plant Pot Cover.
This striped plant pot cover uses the Moss Stitch, so all you have to know is how to chain and single crochet. AND Because of the way the stripes alternates between three colors each round, there are very few ends to weave in! My favorite kind of pattern!!
Have you ever used the Moss Stitch before?
It’s truly one of my favorites.
And the stitch is so easy. I have a video tutorial for you in this post. Be sure to check it out.
The pattern for a 4” plant pot cover is included for free below. (I also have a premium pattern in my shops which included more sizes. This pattern is also available in an ad-free printable .PDF file for $5.00. It can be downloaded instantly from Etsy or Ravelry.)
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About the Yarn
The yarn I used for this pattern was leftover yarn from my pattern I wrote for the Crochet Foundry digital magazine (the issue with my pattern will be released later this summer).
I used Wander acrylic yarn from Furls Crochet. I have been using their hooks for quite some time but had never used the yarn until they sent it to me for my Crochet Foundry pattern. The colors in the Wander line are so vibrant and beautiful! The yarn is also really soft- very similar to Caron Simply Soft.
Also similarly to Simply Soft, this yarn does have a tendency to split and my skeins had some knots it it. But perhaps the soft texture outweighs those cons.
Have you used it? What do you think?
You can use my affiliate link to shop this yarn, and definitely shop their hooks too!
The Striped Moss Christmas Lapghan
If you enjoy this pattern and are looking for another way to use it. I have a blanket pattern using the moss stitch that I released this past Christmas. Use brighter colors for a summer-time blanket.
The Plants with Yarn Blog Hop
This pattern was featured on the Plants with Yarn Blog Hop & Bundle Sale on June 1st, 2022.
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All of these patterns featured are perfect for using up your scraps and yarn stash.
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Striped Moss Plant Pot Cover
This crochet pattern has been provided to you for free on this website. However, it may be easier and more enjoyable to purchase a beautifully-designed, ad-free pattern. You may print it or save it in your digital files for later use.
If you make the Striped Moss Plant Pot Cover be sure to post pictures on social media and tag @juniperandoakes and use the hashtag #juniperandoakes and #plantswithyarn and #jaostripedmoss. I would love to see your work!
Skill Level:
Easy/Beginner
Materials
Yarn: Furls Wander 100% Acrylic, Worsted weight yarn (100g (3.5oz), 120 yds (109m)/skein)- or any other worsted weight yarn in 3 colors
Color A - Sandbar - 10, 35, 70 yards (S, M, L)
Color B - Velvet - 2, 5, 10 yards
Color C - Dragonfruit - 2, 5, 10 yards
Gauge:
Base: 9 Rounds = 4” diameter
Stitch used to obtain gauge = sc
(Use Rounds 1-9 of 6” pot)
Finished Size
Small - 2” plant pot cover
Medium - 4” plant pot cover
Large - 6” plant pot cover
Stitch Abbreviations (US Terminology)
ch – Chain
sc - Single Crochet
sk - Skip
sl st - Slip Stitch
Special Stitches
Moss Stitch:
The special stitch used in this pattern is the Moss Stitch, which is essentially chaining 1 and working a sc in the ch 1 space of the previous row. The detailed instructions are written in Rows 2 & 3, and then simply refer to it as "Moss Stitch" thereafter.
Watch the video below:
& to work up a sample swatch of this stitch with me.
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Pattern Notes
US Terminology
The pattern provided is for the 4” Plant Pot Cover. If you’d like instructions for the 2” & 6” plant pot covers, purchase the pattern from Ravelry or Etsy.
Stitches between *asterisks* are repeated.
Unless noted, do not turn your work after each round.
Each color change happens at the end of the round. Instead of fastening off at each color change, I prefer to drop the yarn on the inside (WS) of the pot and pick it back up after the next 2 rounds are worked.
The size of the pot refers to the diameter at the top. The base of my sample pots were approximately 1” smaller than the top.
If you prefer to make a different size:
Wider/Skinnier pot: Add/subtract increase rounds at the base
Taller/shorter pot: Add/subtract rounds up the sides
*Tip: before the round with the sc in BLO, make sure the base matches the size of the base of your pot.
Round 22 is optional if you need to add stitches to the top of your plant pot cover, if it has a wider rim, for example. The pots that I used for my prototypes had a base that was about 1” smaller than the top of the pot. So I needed to add extra stitches to account for the size increase.
Test for fit after completing each section (the base, body, and rim). Add/subtract rounds at each section when needed
I reused a plastic sour cream container lid and placed it inside my plant pot cover before adding the plant for it to catch excess water and not ruin the cover.
Instructions
Medium - 4” Plant Pot Cover
With Color A, make a mc.
Round 1: Ch 1, work 6 sc in mc, sl st to 1st st to join. (6)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st and in every st around, sl st to join. (12)
Round 3: Ch 1, *2 sc in 1st st, sc in next,* repeat around, sl st to join. (18)
Round 4: Ch 1, *2 sc in 1st st, sc in next 2*, repeat around,sl st to join. (24)
Round 5: Ch 1, *2 sc in 1st, sc in next 3*, repeat around,sl st to join. (30)
Round 6: Ch 1, *2 sc in 1st, dc, sc in next 4*, repeat around,sl st to join. (36)
Round 7: Ch 1, *sc in BLO, ch 1, sk next*, repeat around, sl st to join. (18 sc, 18 ch)
Round 8: With color B, ch 2, turn, sc into ch 1 sp, *ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in ch 1 space,* repeat around, sl st to join. (18 sc, 18 ch)
Round 9-21: Repeat Round 8, alternating colors after each round.
Round 22: With Color A, repeat round 7, but on the 6th st *ch 1, sc* into SAME st to accommodate the larger rim of the pot.
Round 23-27: With Color A only, Moss Stitch around.
Fasten off each color. Weave in ends
Purchase the Ad-Free Pattern
This cozy alpine plant pot cover has been provided to you for free on this website. However, it may be easier and more enjoyable to purchase a beautifully-designed, ad-free pattern. You may print it or save it in your digital files for later use.
2022 Stash Busting Challenge
This pattern is featured in the 1st week fo the 2022 Crochet Stashbusting Challenge.
Group of crocheters and I put together a round-up of some crochet patterns that will allow us (and other makers) to use up the stash of yarn we have around the house. Each week the featured patterns are available as a FREE download for that week only. You will have to go to the roundup page to find the coupon code for the challenge. Then click the download button to add the pattern to your cart and enter the coupon code to get the download for free.
The Fine Print
This pattern and its images are the property of Juniper and Oakes ©2022. The pattern is for your personal use only. Please do not copy/paste, distribute, or alter and claim as your own. You may sell products made by this pattern, but please credit @juniperandoakes and remember to link back to juniperandoakes.com or credit Juniper & Oakes on the craft fair tag.
Let me know if you run into a problem. I respond quickly and will help any way I can to clarify any confusion or challenging stitches.
