Herb Garden Hanging Pocket: Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction

This Herb Garden Hanging Pocket is a sweet, simple project for anyone who loves a little cottagecore charm in the kitchen or on the porch. It is made from one flat rectangle of single crochet, folded and seamed to create two handy compartments that hold small herb bundles, garden twine, or a few sprigs of lavender. Worked in herbal green with a natural cream border and three little leaf appliqués, it looks fresh and handmade without being fussy. If you can single crochet, you can make this — it is a wonderfully beginner-friendly way to add a touch of the garden to your wall.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight (category 4) cotton yarn — 150 yards herbal green (Color A), 100 yards natural cream (Color B)
• Hook: 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook
• Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker (optional), measuring tape
• Finished size: Approx. 8 inches wide x 12 inches long (20 cm x 30 cm) before folding, excluding hanging cord

Abbreviations

• ch — chain: make a loop of yarn and pull it through the loop on your hook.
• sc — single crochet: insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
• hdc — half double crochet: yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all three loops.
• dc — double crochet: yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
• sl st — slip stitch: insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook at once.
• st(s) — stitch(es)

Gauge

16 single crochet stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches (10 cm). To check, crochet a small swatch in single crochet and measure a 4-inch square; adjust your hook size if needed to match.

Tips Before You Start

• Keep your single crochet tension even so the folded panel hangs flat and the two pockets line up neatly.
• Use a stitch marker at the start of the edging round so you can find the first stitch to join to.
• Cotton yarn gives the pocket structure and holds up well near damp herbs — avoid stretchy acrylic if you can.
• Leave long tails on the leaf appliqués so you have plenty of yarn for sewing them down securely.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Pocket Panel (Color A)

Row 1: Ch 33, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (32 sc).

Rows 2–48: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (32 sc).

Fasten off. Panel measures approx. 8 inches wide x 12 inches long.

Folding and Side Seams (Color A)

Fold the panel in half lengthwise so it measures about 8 inches wide x 6 inches tall. Using Color A and a tapestry needle, whipstitch each side edge closed, leaving the top open. This creates two pockets — a front pocket and a back pocket.

Edging (Color B)

Rnd 1: Join B at the top right corner of the front pocket. Work 1 round of sc evenly around the entire outer edge, working 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Hanging Cord (Color B)

Row 1: Ch 60, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (59 sc). Fasten off.

Sew the ends securely to the top corners of the pocket.

Leaf Appliqué (Color A) — make 3

Row 1: Ch 6. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next, dc in next, hdc in next, sc in last (5 sts). Do not turn.

Row 2: Working along the opposite side of the foundation ch: sc in first ch, hdc in next, dc in next, hdc in next, sc in last. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly and Finishing

Sew the three leaves evenly spaced across the front pocket, using the photo as a guide. Weave in all ends on the wrong side. Lightly block the finished pocket by misting with water and pinning it flat to shape; let it dry completely before hanging.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Swap the leaf colors for autumn tones, or add a small crocheted flower for extra charm.
• Make a wider version by chaining more stitches in Row 1 — just keep the panel twice as long as it is wide before folding.
• Add a wooden dowel or small branch through the top loops for a rustic hanging look instead of the cord.