About This Hanging Monstera Plant Crochet Pattern
The pattern includes three main components: a decorative hanging pot with rope details, realistic soil insert, and multiple drooping leaves that give the plant its characteristic cascading appearance.
Why You'll Love This Hanging Monstera Plant Crochet Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it brings the beauty of nature indoors without any of the maintenance. There's something incredibly satisfying about crocheting each leaf and watching them come together to form a realistic plant. I enjoy how this project lets me practice basic stitches while creating something both decorative and practical. The hanging element adds such a lovely bohemian touch to any room, and I find it makes a wonderful gift for plant lovers or anyone who struggles to keep real plants alive. It's quick enough to finish in an afternoon but impressive enough that everyone will ask where you bought it.
Switch Things Up
I love experimenting with this pattern to create my own unique variations. Try using variegated yarn in earthy tones for the pot to create a marbled ceramic effect, or add metallic thread to give it a modern shimmer. You could also make the leaves in different shades of green - from deep forest to bright lime - to mimic the natural color variations found in real Monstera plants.
For a fun twist, consider making mini versions using thinner yarn and smaller hooks to create a collection of tiny hanging plants. I've also added small embroidered details on the leaves using darker green thread to create the characteristic Monstera fenestrations (those beautiful splits and holes). You could stuff the pot more firmly and skip the hanging ropes to create a sturdy tabletop version instead.
Another idea I enjoy is embellishing the pot with surface crochet designs, slip stitch patterns, or even small crocheted flowers around the rim. Try mixing different textures by alternating between matte cotton and glossy mercerized cotton for visual interest. The possibilities are endless, and each variation makes your plant uniquely yours!
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
β Forgetting to slip stitch at the end of each row and chain at the beginning which can cause uneven pot shape and misaligned stitches throughout the project
β Not stuffing the soil piece firmly enough before closing which results in a flat or saggy appearance that doesn't sit properly inside the pot
β Skipping the back loop only instruction in Row 6 of the pot which eliminates the decorative ridge that defines the pot rim and hanging rope attachment point
β Crocheting leaves too tightly or loosely causing them to curl unnaturally or look floppy instead of having the characteristic drooping Monstera leaf appearance