The traditional granny square is one of those classic crochet stitches that never goes out of style. It’s simple, versatile, and can be used to create everything from blankets and bags to clothing and home decor.
This granny square plant pot cozy started as a lesson for myself. I wanted to truly learn and understand the traditional granny square -how the stitches work, how the corners are formed, and how color changes affect the final look.
Instead of leaving my practice swatches unfinished, I turned them into something fun and useful.
By sewing together three granny squares, I created this whimsical plant pot cozy that dresses up any plant and instantly adds charm to a space. I experimented with solid color squares as well as two-color squares to practice changing colors within a square.
This project is:
- Beginner-friendly
- A great stash yarn project
- Quick to make
- Perfect as a housewarming or handmade gift
This blog post includes the FREE solid color version of the pattern.
If you’d like both solid color and multiple color options, you can purchase the full pattern, ad-free PDF and in more details here. A portion of every sale helps support animals in need 🐾
Granny Square Plant Pot Cozy (Free Crochet Pattern)
Skill Level: Beginner
Stitch Used: Traditional Granny Square
Finished Size: Fits plant pots approx. 9–12 inches in diameter (with easy size adjustments)
Materials
Yarn: Worsted Weight / #4 acrylic yarn (stash yarn friendly)-Approx. 2oz of 2-3 colors
note: I made these samples in stash yarn of Loops & Threads Impeccable 100% acrylic yarn incolors Aran and Fern using size 6/G crochet hook.
Hook: Size F (3.75 mm) or G (4.0 mm)
- Stitch marker
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
You can follow along with a video tutorial guide here:
FREE PATTERN
Granny Squares
Make 3 granny squares in any color sequence you like.
Stitch Notes
- Cluster: 3 double crochet (dc) stitches
- Corner: (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc)
Foundation
- Make a slip knot.
- Chain 4.
- Slip stitch (ss) into the first chain to form a ring.
Round 1 – Base (4 clusters)
- Chain 3 (counts as first dc), place stitch marker.
- 2 dc into ring.
- Ch 2.
- (3 dc, ch 2) x 3.
- Slip stitch to marked stitch to close round.
Round 2 – Corners
- Slip stitch x 3 to reach corner space.
- (Ch 3, place stitch marker, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2) in corner space.
- Repeat in remaining 3 corner spaces.
- Slip stitch to marked stitch.
Round 3 – Corners + Center Spaces
- Slip stitch x 3 to next corner space.
- Corner: (Ch 3, place stitch marker, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2)
- Side Space: 3 dc, ch 2
- Repeat around square.
- Slip stitch to marked stitch and fasten off.
Sizing Adjustments
Stretch the square gently around your plant pot to check fit.
To make it larger:
- Add a round of single crochet around the square or
- Add another full granny square round.
- Cozy should fit snugly for best look.
Assembly
- Place squares right sides together.
- Single crochet seams together along side edges (working on wrong side).
- Turn right side out.
Finishing
- Using Color B, add a decorative single crochet trim along top and bottom edges.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
✨ And voilà!
A whimsical plant pot cozy that adds charm to any space — or makes a perfect handmade housewarming gift.
Want Both Versions?
The full pattern PDF includes:
- solid granny square version
- color changing version
- Ad-free, printable layout
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Watch the Video Tutorial
Prefer to learn visually?
Watch the free step-by-step video tutorial on YouTube and knit along with me.
📺 See the video here on YouTube.
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Happy crocheting and happy planting 🌱
