How to Crochet a Gardener‘s Flower Caddy133


If you love gardening, then you know that organization is key. One way to keep your gardening tools and supplies tidy is to use a flower caddy. A flower caddy is a small, portable container that can be used to hold everything from your gardening shears to your fertilizer. You can buy a flower caddy, or you can make your own. Crocheting a flower caddy is a great way to use up leftover yarn and create a unique and functional item for your garden.

Materials* Medium weight yarn in two colors
* Crochet hook size H (5.0 mm)
* Tapestry needle

Instructions

Row 1: With color A, make a slip knot and chain 40. Join with a slip stitch to form a ring.

Row 2: Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet), double crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3. (40 dc)

Row 3: Chain 3, *double crochet in the next stitch, chain 1, skip the next stitch* repeat around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3. (40 dc, 40 ch-1 spaces)

Row 4: Chain 3, *double crochet in the next chain-1 space, chain 1, skip the next double crochet* repeat around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3. (40 dc, 40 ch-1 spaces)

Row 5: Chain 3, *double crochet in the next stitch, chain 1, skip the next stitch* repeat around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3. (40 dc, 40 ch-1 spaces)

Row 6: Chain 3, *double crochet in the next chain-1 space, chain 1, skip the next double crochet* repeat around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3. (40 dc, 40 ch-1 spaces)

Row 7-10: Repeat rows 5 and 6 three more times.

Row 11: Chain 3, double crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3. (40 dc)

Row 12: Chain 3, *double crochet in the next stitch, chain 2, skip the next stitch* repeat around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3. (40 dc, 40 ch-2 spaces)

Row 13: Chain 3, double crochet in each chain-2 space around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3. (40 dc)

Row 14: Chain 3, *double crochet in the next stitch, chain 1, skip the next stitch* repeat around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3. (40 dc, 40 ch-1 spaces)

Row 15: Chain 3, *double crochet in the next chain-1 space, chain 1, skip the next double crochet* repeat around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3. (40 dc, 40 ch-1 spaces)

Row 16: Chain 3, double crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3. (40 dc)

Row 17: Fasten off and weave in ends.

To make the handles, chain 100 with color B. Fold the chain in half and join the ends with a slip stitch. Single crochet around the outside of the handle, working 3 single crochets into each corner. Fasten off and weave in ends.

To attach the handles, sew them to the sides of the caddy, about 1/3 of the way up from the bottom. Your flower caddy is now complete!

Tips* You can use any type of medium weight yarn to make this caddy.
* If you want a larger caddy, simply increase the number of stitches in row 1.
* You can add pockets to the caddy by crocheting them separately and sewing them on.
* This caddy is perfect for holding small gardening tools, such as shears, trowels, and gloves.

2025-02-18


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