Introducing the Mini Plant Buddy, a charming and easy crochet pattern that’s perfect for adding a touch of greenery to any space—without the need for watering! Whether you’re new to crochet or an experienced crafter looking for a quick and satisfying project, this adorable mini plant is a delightful way to flex your creative muscles. With simple stitches and clear instructions, you’ll be able to whip up this cute little plant in no time, making it an ideal weekend project or a thoughtful handmade gift.
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Not only does the Mini Plant Buddy brighten up any room, but it’s also a fantastic way to use up those yarn scraps you’ve been saving. This pattern is versatile enough to customize with different colors and textures, allowing you to create a collection of unique mini plants to decorate your home, office, or even your car! Follow along with the step-by-step instructions and let your imagination sprout with this fun and eco-friendly crochet project.
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Skills You Should Know
Basic crochet stitches, crocheting in the round, magic ring, decreasing and increasing, color changes
Finished Size
Approximately 3 in (7.5 cm) wide by 4 in (10 cm) tall
Materials
- Premier; Basix Worsted; size 4; [100% acrylic; 359 yards / 328 m per 7 oz / 200 g skein]; white, light mauve, mahogany, leaf, lime; 1 skein each
- F-5 (3.75mm) crochet hook
- Black crochet thread
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Scissors
- (2) 14 mm safety eyes
- Stitch marker
- Yarn needle
Take a look at what I use when I crochet
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Abbreviations
- BLO - back loop only
- ch - chain
- FLO - front loop only
- inc - increase
- invdec - invisible decrease
- mr - magic ring
- sc - single crochet
- sl st - slip stitch
- st(s) - stitch(es)
- [ ] - repeat the directions between [ and ] as many times as stated
- ( ) - the number of stitches at the end of each round
Gauge
30 sc by 5 rounds = 2 in (5 cm)
Work rounds 1-5 of pot and measure across diameter.
Pattern Notes
- This pattern is worked in continuous rounds.
- Mark 1st stitch of each round, moving marker up each round.
- Finished size may vary based on yarn, hook size, and tension.
- Using a "yarn under" method when working in rounds/rows creates a tighter stitch.
- Ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
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Instructions
Pot
With white
R1: 6 sc in mr (6)
R2: inc in each st around (12)
R3: [1 sc, inc] 6 times (18)
R4: 1 sc, inc, [2 sc, inc] 5 times, 1 sc (24)
R5: [3 sc, inc] 6 times (30)
R6: 2 sc, inc, [4 sc, inc] 5 times, 2 sc (36)
R7: [5 sc, inc] 6 times (42)
R8: in BLO, 42 sc (42)
R9-18: 42 sc (42) (10 total rounds)
R19: in FLO, 42 sc (42) (Tip: Place a stitch marker in the first BLO st from R19. This indicates where the soil will start at a later step.)
R20: in BLO, 42 sc (42)
R21: 42 sc (42)
Fasten off using the invisible fasten off. Weave in end.
Fasten off using the invisible fasten off (full picture tutorial in PAID VERSION of pattern. Weave in end.
Facial Details
Watch the step-by-step tutorial on how to create facial details HERE.
Safety Eyes
Insert safety eyes between R14-15 of the pot, 4-5 sts apart. Check placement before securing the safety eyes.
Mouth
Using black crochet thread and yarn needle, embroider a mouth between R12-14 centered between and just below the eyes.
Eyebrows
Using black crochet thread and yarn needle, embroider eyebrows between R17 18 at a slight angle and above each eye.
Blush
With light mauve and yarn needle, embroider blush between R12-13 under each eye.
Soil
With mahogany
R1: join with a sl st (does not count as st) to first BLO st from R19 of the pot, ch 1, 1 sc in same st as join, in BLO, 41 sc (42)
R2: [5 sc, invdec] 6 times (36)
R3: 2 sc, invdec, [4 sc, invdec] 5 times, 2 sc (30)
R4: [3 sc, invdec] 6 times (24)
Begin stuffing pot firmly
R5: 1 sc, invdec, [2 sc, invdec] 5 times, 1 sc (18)
R6: [1 sc, invdec] 6 times (12)
R7: [invdec] 6 times (6) Change color to leaf in last st of round.
Finish stuffing. Do not fasten off. Continue to stem.
Stem
With leaf
R1: in FLO, 6 sc (6)
Fasten off mahogany and weave in ends.
R2-3: 6 sc (6) (2 total rounds)
Begin stuffing stem firmly
R4: [1 sc, invdec] 2 times (4)
Fasten off, leaving a 6 in (15 cm) tail for closing. Weave tail through FLO of remaining 4 sts. Pull tight to close. Weave in end.
Leaves (make 2)
With leaf
R1: 4 sc in mr (4)
R2: [1 sc, inc] 2 times (6)
R3: inc in each st around (12)
R4-5: 12 sc (12) (2 total rounds)
R6: [1 sc, inc] 6 times (18)
R7-10: 18 sc (18) (4 total rounds)
R11: [1 sc, invdec] 6 times (12)
R12-13: 12 sc (12) (2 total rounds)
R14: [invdec] 6 times (6)
R15: [1 sc, invdec] 2 times (4)
Fasten off, leaving an 8 in (20 cm) tail for sewing. Leave leaf unstuffed and flatten.
Leaf Veins
For photo reference on where to embroider veins, check out the full PAID PDF Version. With lime, insert the yarn needle into the opening at the bottom of the leaf. Weave the yarn through the stitches only on the top portion of the leaf. For veins B, C, D, and E, weave your needle through vein A in the center, securing it to the leaf. Embroider each vein:
A. Down the middle of the leaf from R2-14B. Between R2-3
C. Between R5-7
D. Between R8-10
E. Between R12-13
Fasten off and hide yarn tails inside work. Leaves are ready to sew onto stem.
Assembly
Using the 8 in (20 cm) yarn tail from the leaf and yarn needle, sew the end of each leaf between R3-4 on either side of the stem. I like to have one leaf angled slightly forward and the other leaf angled slightly back. Weave in ends.
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