The Woven Willow Wall Pocket: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Textured, Boho Plant Holder

Bring Boho Charm to Your Walls with The Woven Willow Wall Pocket

Are you looking for a quick, satisfying crochet project that instantly elevates your home decor? The Woven Willow Wall Pocket is the perfect blend of modern boho style and functional art. Designed to hold small succulents, air plants, or dried flowers, this textured wall hanging mimics the look of woven macrame but is much faster to crochet. Its natural linen and sage green color palette adds a calm, earthy vibe to any room. Best of all, this free pattern is beginner-friendly and uses simple stitches to create a stunning, textured effect.

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following supplies. Using the exact yarn and hook size will ensure your wall pocket matches the finished dimensions and gauge.

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn (e.g., Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton) in two colors:
  • Main Color (MC): Natural/Linen – approximately 150 yards
  • Contrast Color (CC): Sage Green – approximately 80 yards
• Crochet Hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm)
• Other: Yarn needle for weaving in ends and sewing, scissors

Gauge

14 single crochet stitches x 16 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet. Making a gauge swatch is recommended to ensure your finished pocket is the correct size, but this pattern is forgiving.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Notes: The wall pocket is worked flat from the bottom up, then folded and seamed to create the pocket. The hanging loop is worked separately and attached. All stitches are in US terminology.

Pocket Back (Make 1)

The back panel is worked entirely in single crochet for a smooth, sturdy finish.

1. With MC, chain 26.
2. Row 1: Single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. (25 single crochet stitches)
3. Row 2: Chain 1, turn. Single crochet in each stitch across. (25 single crochet stitches)
4. Rows 3-20: Repeat Row 2. (25 single crochet stitches)
5. Fasten off and weave in the yarn end.

Pocket Front (Make 1)

The front panel features a beautiful, woven texture created by alternating single crochet and double crochet stitches. This gives the pocket its signature basket-like look.

1. With MC, chain 26.
2. Row 1: Single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. (25 single crochet stitches)
3. Row 2: Chain 1, turn. Single crochet in each stitch across. (25 single crochet stitches)
4. Row 3 (Texture Row): Chain 1, turn. *Single crochet in the next stitch, double crochet in the next stitch* repeat from * to * across the row, ending with a single crochet in the last stitch. (25 stitches)
5. Row 4: Chain 1, turn. Single crochet in each stitch across. (25 single crochet stitches)
6. Rows 5-20: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 eight more times. This means you will work Row 3 (texture row) and Row 4 (plain row) alternately until you have completed 20 rows total. (25 stitches)
7. Fasten off and weave in the yarn end.

Assembly: Seaming the Pocket

Now you will join the front and back panels to form the pocket.

1. Place the Front and Back pieces together with their wrong sides facing each other. The right sides (the textured side of the front and the smooth side of the back) should be on the outside.
2. Using MC, insert your hook through both layers at the bottom right corner. Pull up a loop, chain 1 (this does not count as a stitch).
3. Single crochet through both layers along the bottom edge and up the left side edge. Important: Do not work across the top edge – leave it completely open.
4. When you reach the top left corner, fasten off and weave in the yarn end.
5. Repeat the same single crochet seam along the right side edge, starting from the bottom right corner and working up to the top right corner. Fasten off and weave in the end.

Hanging Loop

The hanging loop is a simple, twisted chain in the contrast color.

1. With CC, chain 40.
2. Slip stitch in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. This creates a sturdy, slightly twisted cord.
3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail (about 12 inches) for sewing.
4. Fold the chain in half to form a loop. Using the long tail, sew the two ends of the chain securely to the top corners of the pocket back (the smooth side). Make sure the loop is centered and the stitches are hidden.

Finishing Touches

1. Weave in all remaining yarn ends with a yarn needle, trimming any excess.
2. Gently stretch the top opening of the pocket to shape it.
3. Insert a small potted plant (like a succulent in a 2-inch terracotta pot) or a bundle of dried flowers into the pocket. The textured front will gently stretch to hold the pot securely.

Hang your new Woven Willow Wall Pocket on a hook or nail, and enjoy your handmade, boho-inspired living art! This project works up quickly and makes a wonderful gift for plant lovers.