About This Drooping Leave Crochet Pattern
This pattern teaches you how to crochet a hanging pot with drooping Monstera-like leaves. It includes step-by-step instructions for the pot, soil piece, and individual leaves with photos to guide you. The finished piece makes a lovely home decor accent or a thoughtful handmade gift.
You will learn shaping techniques like increases, decreases and working in BLO, plus simple picot details for leaf texture. The pattern is photo-rich to help with assembly and placement of the leaves.
Why You'll Love This Drooping Leave Crochet Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it brings a touch of greenery indoors without the upkeep of a real plant. I enjoy the way the little leaves cascade and how satisfying it is to see the pot fill out as you attach each leaf. I also love that it uses small, portable components so you can work on leaves while traveling or waiting. This project lets me combine simple crochet stitches into a charming three-dimensional decorative piece that always delights friends and family.
Switch Things Up
I love customizing this pattern by changing the leaf colors to match seasonal palettes; try deep green for a classic look or mint and pastel greens for a softer vibe.
I often make the pot in a contrasting color to make the leaves pop—cream pot with bright green leaves looks especially modern.
I sometimes vary the leaf sizes by changing hook size for a few leaves to create depth and a more natural drape.
If you want a more whimsical plant, I add tiny crocheted flowers or embroidered veins on some leaves for extra detail.
To make a mini keychain version, switch to a finer yarn and a smaller hook and reduce the number of leaves.
For a chunkier, cozy version, use bulky yarn with a larger hook; this also speeds up the project if you want a bold statement piece.
I like to experiment with different hanging rope styles—braided yarn, macrame cord, or twisted crochet chains each give a different finish.
Try adding a small loop of wire inside some leaf tails if you want posable leaves that hold shape and direction.
I recommend embroidering subtle spots or speckles on leaves to mimic real Monstera patterns if you want a realistic touch.
Finally, I sometimes arrange leaves in clusters and vary stitch counts slightly to give each leaf a unique silhouette and more natural overall movement.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Skipping the slip stitch at the end of each row as noted; follow the note carefully and always join with a slip stitch at row ends to maintain even edges.
✗ Forgetting to work in BLO on the pot row indicated; remember to work back loop only on that round to create a defined rim.
✗ Overstuffing the soil piece which distorts the pot shape; stuff gradually and check fit inside the pot before adding more filling.
✗ Not counting increases and decreases precisely during shaping; recount every round to ensure the correct stitch totals and shape.
✗ Failing to leave long tails when instructed for sewing pieces together; leave a generous tail and use it to stitch parts securely in place.
