If you love tillandsias (aka air plants) this is the perfect project! The pots were inspired by a combination of pineapple planters and sea urchin plants. The grey color scheme makes them look like many of the concrete air plant holders available on the market. These pots are not meant to hold soil. They are meant as holders for small tillandsias (air plants), which do not need soil to grow and are not watered like other plants. T. Xerographica air plant varieties are too large for these pots, but small or mini T. Ionantha, T. Butzii, and other similar varieties should be fine. You can also use the pots for small faux plants.

For this project you will need a fellable yarn such as 100% wool that is not superwash. It is important to keep a loose tension while crocheting, otherwise the pots will not felt properly.

The dimensions of the finished pots are as follows: 2.5 in. (6.35 cm) tall and 6.5 in. (16.5 cm) in circumference at widest point, with a 1.25 in. (3.17 cm) opening.