Freshen up your decor with this Free Crochet Vases String Pattern, a delightful way to display floral charm across shelves, walls, or cozy corners.
A row of delicate vases hanging on a string once turned an ordinary window into the most talked-about feature of a cozy little café. They didn’t hold elaborate bouquets—just tiny sprigs of dried lavender and baby’s breath, but their gentle sway in the breeze brought a calm that lingered with visitors long after they’d left. Inspired by that simple idea, this free crochet vases string pattern lets you shape your own version of that charm using only a hook and yarn.
How to Use a Crochet Vases String Pattern to Beautify Your Home
This piece adds personality to empty walls, windows, bookshelves, or nursery corners, offering a soft and mess-free alternative to traditional vases. Whether you display dried florals, faux petals, or simply leave them empty for their sculptural value, each vase serves as a stylish accent in minimal spaces. It’s an ideal gift for homebodies, plant lovers, or anyone who enjoys subtle decoration with purpose.
The project is compact, easy to store, and fun to personalize with colors to suit the mood of any season or space. Use it in place of traditional garlands or hang it vertically in narrow spots that need a bit of charm. With thoughtful color choices, it becomes both an expression and an accent in your home décor.
Materials Needed
- Crochet Hook: Size 3.5mm.
- String: Size 6 string (the creator used a coffee-with-milk shade).
- Scissors: For cutting the thread.
- Base: A small container to shape the vase, such as a quality jar from the supermarket.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Creating the Magic Ring
- Start by making a magic ring.
- Chain two stitches.
- Work 12 half double crochets (HDCs) into the ring.
- Pull the ring tight and secure with a slip knot at the second chain.
Step 2: Building the Base
- Begin the second row with two chains.
- For each stitch in the row, crochet two HDCs. This creates an increase.
- Repeat all around, ensuring two stitches in every stitch.
- Secure the row by slip stitching into the second chain.
Step 3: Sides of the Vase
- Begin each row with two chains.
- On the third row, alternate between 1 HDC in one stitch and 2 HDCs in the next (an increase).
- Continue this sequence all around the row.
- For subsequent rows (from row 4 onward), switch to creating one HDC per stitch (no increases).
- To give the vase its firmness, use a smaller crochet hook if your stitches are loose.
- Continue crocheting the vase walls, adjusting for seven rows or to your desired height.
Step 4: Finishing Touches
- After completing seven rows of HDCs, create a single crochet (SC) row:
- Chain two to begin, and work 1 SC stitch per stitch around the row.
- Close the row with a slip stitch.
- For texture, switch to another HDC row:
- Pick up only one loop from the stitches to make small loops inside the stitches. This adds a decorative finish.
- On the final row, create a pattern of slip stitches and chain stitches:
- Insert the hook into a stitch, make a slip stitch, and then chain one.
- Repeat this all around.
Special Features
- Customizable Design: These vases can be adapted in height, color, and string type.
- Textured Finish: The slip stitches and loops inside the last row add a unique and decorative texture.
- Repurposed Items: The vase can be used with or without a base (jar), making it functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Level of Difficulty
Beginner to Intermediate
- While the basic crochet stitches (HDC and SC) are simple, maintaining consistency in tension and creating the magic ring may require some prior experience.
Tutor’s Suggestions
- Use a smaller needle if your stitches are too loose to ensure a firmer structure.
- Take your time adjusting the base to fit the jar snugly.
- Refer to other tutorials for creating flowers to pair with the vases.
Uses
- Home Décor: Create multiple vases for unique table arrangements.
- Gifts: Perfect for occasions like Mother’s Day.
- Storage: Can function as small holders for knick-knacks without a base jar.
Tip
If you don’t have a base jar, you can shape the vase with your hands once completed. The flexibility of the crochet allows you to adjust its form easily.
Conclusion
This step-by-step guide helps you crochet charming, practical crochet vases with minimal materials. Whether used as decorative items or customized gifts, this project lets crafters be creative with their leftover string.