Gold-Base Moss Stitch Pot Hugger Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction

This Gold-Base Moss Stitch Pot Hugger is a cozy little sleeve for your favorite plant pot, and it is a wonderful project for anyone who has mastered the basics and wants to try something with a bit more texture. The plush chenille yarn makes it feel soft and squishy in the hand, while the contrast between the warm gold base and the rich burgundy sides gives it a polished, boutique look. Worked in the round from a flat circle, the cover rises into a gently tapered cylinder with a simple textured rim, so it hugs the pot without any ties or fastenings. It is a quick, satisfying make that turns an ordinary nursery pot into a pretty piece of home decor.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Chenille plush yarn, super bulky (weight 6), 100% polyester. One skein each of Gold (approx. 30 yds) and Burgundy (approx. 70 yds).
• Hook: 6.5 mm (US K-10.5).
• Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors, measuring tape.
• Finished size: Approx. 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) diameter at the base, 5.5 inches (14 cm) diameter at the top, and 4 inches (10 cm) tall.

Abbreviations

• MR – magic ring: an adjustable loop used to start working in the round.
• sc – single crochet.
• inc – increase: work 2 single crochet into the same stitch.
• ch – chain.
• sp(s) – space(s): the gap created by a chain-1.
• st(s) – stitch(es).
• sl st – slip stitch.
• [ ] x6 – repeat the instructions inside the brackets six times.

Gauge

8 stitches and 8 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in moss stitch. To check, crochet a small swatch in moss stitch with your 6.5 mm hook and measure a 4-inch section; adjust your hook size if your stitches are much tighter or looser than this.

Tips Before You Start

• Chenille yarn sheds and can be tricky to rip out, so count your stitches at the end of every round before moving on.
• Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round, since the joined rounds can be hard to see in plush yarn.
• Keep your tension relaxed and even; tight chenille stitches are difficult to work into on the next round.
• Check the fit on your pot as you go after Round 13, since pot sizes vary slightly.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Base (Gold)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into the ring, join with sl st to first sc (6 sts).

Rnd 2: ch 1, inc in each st around, join (12 sts).

Rnd 3: ch 1, [sc, inc] x6, join (18 sts).

Rnd 4: ch 1, [2 sc, inc] x6, join (24 sts).

Rnd 5: ch 1, [3 sc, inc] x6, join (30 sts).

Rnd 6: ch 1, [4 sc, inc] x6, join (36 sts).

Rnd 7: ch 1, [5 sc, inc] x6, join (42 sts).

Rnd 8: ch 1, [6 sc, inc] x6, join (48 sts).

Rnd 9: ch 1, [7 sc, inc] x6, join (54 sts).

Rnd 10: ch 1, [8 sc, inc] x6, join (60 sts).

Rnd 11: ch 1, [9 sc, inc] x6, join (66 sts).

Rnd 12: ch 1, [10 sc, inc] x6, join (72 sts). Do not fasten off. Change to Burgundy.

Sides (Burgundy)

Rnd 13: ch 1, sc in same st, [ch 1, skip 1, sc in next] around, join with sl st to first sc (36 sc, 36 ch-1 sps).

Rnd 14: ch 1, sc in first ch-1 sp, [ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp] around, join with sl st to first sc (36 sc, 36 ch-1 sps).

Rnds 15–24: Repeat Rnd 14 (36 sc, 36 ch-1 sps).

Ribbed Edging (Burgundy)

Rnd 25: ch 1, sc in each st and ch-1 sp around, join with sl st to first sc (72 sc).

Rnd 26: ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc (72 sc).

Rnd 27: ch 1, [sc in next st, ch 1, skip 1] around, join with sl st to first sc (36 sc, 36 ch-1 sps).

Rnd 28: ch 1, sc in each st and ch-1 sp around, join with sl st to first sc (72 sc). Fasten off.

Assembly and Finishing

There is no seaming required, as the cover is worked entirely in the round. Weave in all ends on the wrong side using your tapestry needle, threading the tails through a few stitches to secure them. Gently shape the cover by hand, smoothing the base flat and easing the sides into an even taper. Lightly steam or mist and pat into shape to block, but avoid heavy pressing so the plush chenille texture stays fluffy. Slip the cover over your pot once fully dry.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Swap the gold base for cream or terracotta to match a different color scheme.
• Add one more repeat of the moss stitch rounds for a taller pot, checking the fit as you go.
• Work the ribbed edging in a contrasting color for a bold, striped rim.