Crochet the Outdoors: 10 Free Crochet Patterns for Gardeners!

Now that the sun is shining and the snow is melted, I know many of us are turning our weekend attentions to the garden and yard work. But that doesn't mean it's time to put down the crochet hook! Here are 10 free crochet patterns for the garden and yard - bringing the crafty outside!

10 Free Crochet Patterns for Gardeners

(Click on the name of the patterns you like to go to their pattern pages)

1. Garden Bag by Lily / Sugar'n Cream, on Yarnspirations: How great is this crocheted tote, with all the pockets! I can think of some other uses for a bag like this too!

2. Garden Apron by Lily / Sugar'n Cream, on Yarnspirations: Make the set as a gift... or to cater to your inner Martha!

3. Garden Lights by moois van me, on moois van m(i)e: This pattern is in Dutch, but if you put the URL in translate.google.com, you can get an English version. The translation isn't perfect of course (no stabbing please!), but with the photo tutorial for each step it's very doable - and they'd look so lovely in the garden!

4. Gardener's Apron by Lion Brand Yarn: A simpler apron to keep your tools in, this would also be great for craft shows! Be sure to check out the customized ones in the Ravelry gallery!

5. Hanging Plant Sling by Priscilla Hewitt, PDF on Ravelry: This is another one you'll want to check out the Ravelry pictures for  - the jute ones are gorgeous!

6. Solar Fun Flower Lamp Cover by Heidi Yates, on Snappy Tots: Solar lights are everywhere these days - these add a fab pop of color and interest to the usual solar lights!

7. Hanging Pot Holders by Erica Lueder, on Ravelry: These are such a great way to brighten up the garden view - and a stashbuster too!

8. Crocheted Jute Planter by Karen Zakaria, on Balatong Toys and Crafts, via the Internet Archive: This is so clever, crafty, and great looking! A step by step tutorial shows how to make your own!

9. Garden Basket Liner Recipe by StarLysandra Cole, on Ravelry: Everybody has coco-fiber liners - these will make your window boxes and planters stand out!

10. Pull and Grow Amigurumi Plant by Allison Hoffman, on Crafty is Cool: For those who just can't get into gardening - or who's thumbs are black no matter how hard they try! - you can crochet your own little plant that's guaranteed to grow on command! And it's super cute too!

11. BONUS! There's one pattern here on Moogly that might fit this category - the Planting Seeds Flower Pot Cozy! Great for indoor gardening and gift giving!

I hope you enjoyed and have been inspired by this roundup of free crochet patterns for gardeners! Whether you're the green thumber or you're making something for someone who is, there are lots of great patterns here we can all enjoy!

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