Car Hanging Plant - Mini Crochet Plant for the Rear View Mirror

This car hanging plant is a tiny crochet plant in a pot, hung from a cotton cord that loops over a rear view mirror. It drops about 22 cm in total and weighs almost nothing, so it swings gently rather than thudding against the windscreen. It is bought as a new driver present, a first car present and a small thing to brighten a dull commute.

How to hang it in the car

1. Loop it on. Slide the cord over the mirror stem before you adjust the mirror, so the knot sits behind rather than in your line of sight.
2. Check the view. Sit in the driving seat and confirm nothing is hidden. Shorten the cord if it hangs too low for you.
3. Keep it clear of the airbag. Do not let the cord drape across a dash vent or an airbag cover.

A car hanging plant is light enough for any mirror, and other small hanging charms are in the toys and souvenirs collection.

Why a car hanging plant works better than a hard charm

Hard charms rattle. A yarn piece does not, because it has nothing solid inside it. That is the main reason people replace a plastic air freshener holder with one of these, along with the fact that it does not crack in a hot car or fade to a flat grey after one summer.

Cotton copes with heat better than most craft materials, so a car hanging plant parked in the sun will not go sticky or brittle. Sun will dull any dyed yarn eventually, so a mid green lasts longer than a bright lime. If it gathers dust, hand wash it in cool water and dry it flat. More small gifts are in the latest handmade arrivals.

Car hanging plant specification

Made to order and shipped worldwide

Nothing is made in advance, so allow 5-10 working days of making time before the parcel leaves us. Every order is tracked, and the shipping information page has the full detail.

Care

Hand wash in cool water with a mild soap, press the water out with a towel, reshape while damp and leave it to air dry away from direct sunlight. Do not wring it and do not tumble dry it. Our amigurumi care guide goes through the same steps in more detail.

Questions people ask

Will the car hanging plant block my view?

At 22 cm it hangs below the mirror rather than across the glass, and we can shorten the cord if you ask.

Can it hang anywhere else?

Yes. It suits a bag strap, a wardrobe handle or a shelf hook just as well.

Is it heavy enough to swing hard?

No. It weighs only a few grams, so it moves softly even on a rough road.

Can you add a name?

A short name can be embroidered on the pot free of charge. Tell us the spelling when you order.

A car hanging plant suits the same buyer as a small charm, and our list of crochet keychain ideas covers the same kind of gift.