The Driftwood & Dune Wall Pocket: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Textured, No-Hole Half Double Crochet Planter

Bring the Coast Home: The Driftwood & Dune Wall Pocket

Bring the serene beauty of coastal dunes indoors with this sculptural wall pocket, crafted entirely in the dense, no-hole half double crochet stitch. Its organic, sand-washed texture is perfect for holding small succulents or dried botanicals. This free crochet pattern is designed for beginners and uses a unique stitch that creates a solid, woven fabric—no unsightly gaps for dirt to fall through. The two-tone color scheme (Sand and Driftwood Gray) mimics the natural layers of a beach, adding a modern, boho touch to any room.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight (Category 4) cotton or cotton-blend yarn in two colors:
  • 150 yds Sand (MC) – Sample uses Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton in 'Linen'
  • 80 yds Driftwood Gray (CC) – Sample uses Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton in 'Silver Gray'
• Hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Other: Yarn needle, scissors, small glass or plastic liner (e.g., shot glass), small succulent or air plant

Gauge & Stitch Guide

• Gauge: 14 hdc and 11 rows = 4 inches in no-hole hdc pattern
• Special Stitch – No-Hole Half Double Crochet (nhhdc): Insert hook into the back loop only of the stitch two rows below (skipping the stitch directly above in the current row), yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops. This creates a dense, woven fabric.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Pocket Front (make 1 with MC)

Row 1: Chain 22. Half double crochet (hdc) in the 3rd chain from the hook and in each chain across. (20 hdc) Chain 2, turn.

Row 2: Working in the back loops only (BLO), hdc in each stitch across. (20 hdc) Chain 2, turn.

Row 3 (nhhdc row): *nhhdc: Insert hook into the back loop of the stitch 2 rows below (skipping the stitch in the current row), yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops. Repeat from * across. (20 nhhdc) Chain 2, turn.

Row 4: Working in BLO, hdc in each stitch across. (20 hdc) Chain 2, turn.

Rows 5-20: Repeat Rows 3-4 for 8 more repeats (16 total rows from Row 3). You will have 20 rows total. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Pocket Back (make 1 with CC)

Repeat Rows 1-20 exactly as for the Pocket Front. Do not fasten off. Leave the working loop on the hook.

Assembly

Place the Front and Back pieces with wrong sides together, matching edges. Using the CC yarn still attached to the Back piece, single crochet (sc) evenly around three sides (bottom and two sides), working through both layers. Leave the top open. At each corner, work 2 sc in the same stitch to create a neat turn. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Hanging Loop

With MC, chain 15. Slip stitch to form a ring. Attach to the top center back of the pocket by sewing securely with the yarn needle and matching yarn.

Finishing

Fold the top edge of the pocket front down about 1 inch to create a cuff. Sew in place with matching yarn. Insert a small glass or plastic liner (like a shot glass) inside to hold water, then add a small succulent or air plant. Hang on a small nail or hook.