We aren’t all gifted with the ability to grow plants. There have been more times than I care to admit that I end up killing plants that I bring home from the garden center. They just look so enticing there, all pretty and green! So how about, instead of buying plants that will ultimately die, you whip one up with your crochet hook and yarn? This adorable amigurumi plant will never die! Get the free pattern now!
Why this Amigurumi Plant is Awesome
This little crochet plant is so, so cute! The smile on the pot makes it perfect for displaying on a shelf or your counter. Here are the five best things about this crochet plant.
- It doesn’t need water
- It doesn’t need sunlight
- You won’t get dirt everywhere if it gets knocked over by your kids
- Your cat won’t be attracted to it
- If your cat IS attracted to it, she won’t get poisoned if she takes a small bite
Supplies Needed for this Amigurumi Plant
Here’s what you’ll need to create this amigurumi plant.
- Worsted weight yarn (Sprightly Acrylic Worsted in Olive, Forest Green, Grass, Chocolate, Suede)
- Size F Crochet Hook
- Pair of 9mm black safety eyes
- Small amount of embroidery floss and needle
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Straight pins
- Scissors (these are my favorites!)
- Cardboard (just a scrap from a cereal box will work!)
- Pattern
Amigurumi Tips
If you’re new to amigurumi, these tips can help you be successful. It’s much different than crocheting a dishcloth or a blanket. But you can do it! I’m here to help!
- Start with the magic circle. If you don’t know how to make a magic circle, you can learn it here. The magic circle is a game changer. Once you learn it, you’ll want to use it for everything, not just crocheted plants!
- Don’t join after each round. In amigurumi, you work in the round without joining. This will give your plant a seamless look!
- Go down a hook size. You want the stitches of your amigurumi plant to be tight so the stuffing can’t come out, so go down a hook size (or more) to get those tight stitches.
- Count your stitches. You MUST count stitches after each row in amigurumi. Since you’re not doing a join stitch, it’s easy to get lost and have NO idea where you are. You could end up with a very odd shaped little plant if you aren’t counting.
- Use a stitch marker. This goes along with the last one and will help you with counting. Mark your progress at the beginning of each round with a stitch marker so you know where to count back to. Otherwise, you’ll be completely lost.
- Pro tip: I just use the tail of my work as a stitch marker. I bring it up and lay it between the last stitch of the round and the first stitch of the next round. That way, it doesn’t interfere with the tension like a larger stitch marker might. Plus, I never lose it!
- Learn to crochet consistently first. I’m not saying you can’t do amigurumi for your first project, I’m just saying it will come more easily if you learn to crochet nice, even stitches first. I really recommend starting with smaller projects like dish cloths or these flying disks (which are great practice for working in the round) first. Once you can crochet several rows of nice, even stitches, you’ll be ready to give amigurumi a try.
- Learn the invisible decrease. Normal decreases can stick out like a sore thumb on an amigurumi project. The invisible decrease is…well…invisible! Check out this video to learn the invisible decrease.
- Leave long tails for sewing. If you forget this one, you’ll end up adding more yarn and then having to weave in MORE ends in the end. And nobody wants to weave in more ends, am I right?
So, what do you think? Are you up for giving this adorable amigurumi plant a try? Go grab the free pattern and whip him up and put him on your desk or windowsill to bring some cheer to everyone who sees him! Let me know in the comments if you plan to make him. And I’d love to see the finished results! Join my Facebook group, Crafting in a Crunch and share your photos.
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