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Planter Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

Planter Crochet Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Planter Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a collection of tiny planter amigurumi with interchangeable plants and cute animal faces. Youll crochet the pot from the bottom up and add charming features like noses, ears, and eyes. The pattern includes variations for a cow, polar bear, spider, sunflower, cactus, and venus fly trap.

Planter Crochet Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Detailed round-by-round instructions and clear assembly steps are included for each piece. Small materials and basic shaping techniques make this a fun intermediate project for makers.

Why You'll Love This Planter Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines simple amigurumi techniques with playful plant designs that make each planter unique. I had so much fun designing little faces and experimenting with different plant tops. The pattern lets me be creative with colors and textures every time I make one. I also love that the pieces are modular so you can mix and match pots and plants to create new characters.

Planter Crochet Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Planter Crochet Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Planter Crochet Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Planter Crochet Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how many ways you can customize these planters by changing yarn colors and textures to suit your style.

I often swap worsted yarn for a bulky chenille to make a super soft, plush version that looks extra cuddly on a shelf.

I also change eye sizes and add embroidery for different expressions — bigger eyes will look more whimsical while stitched eyes make a safer toy for small children.

I sometimes make mini versions for keychains by using finer yarn and a smaller hook; they make adorable tiny gifts.

I recommend adding wire or pipe cleaners inside stems or legs if you want them to be poseable and hold interesting shapes.

I like mixing and matching plant tops from different patterns to create unique character combos, like a cactus on a polar bear or a sunflower on a spider pot.

Try adding felt or tiny crocheted accessories like bows, hats, or scarves to give each planter a personality and seasonal flair.

For colorwork, pick a soft gradient yarn or variegated yarn for the pot to create subtle texture without extra sewing.

If you enjoy embroidery, add tiny freckles, eyebrows, or stitched smiles to change the expression of your planter.

I also recommend experimenting with safety eye placement and nose size to dramatically change the face — move eyes closer for a curious look or farther apart for a gentle expression.

Finally, try stuffing levels: firmer stuffing gives a sturdy base while softer stuffing gives a squishier, friendlier feel; I adjust stuffing according to how the piece will be displayed.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not using a stitch marker when working in continuous rounds leads to lost round starts; place a stitch marker at the beginning of each round and move it up as you work. ✗ Forgetting to count stitches after increases or decreases can cause shape issues; count your stitches at the end of each round, especially after shaping rounds. ✗ Overstuffing the pot or head creates a distorted shape and visible lumps; stuff gradually with small amounts of fiberfill and shape as you go. ✗ Skipping color-change notes when making the cow pattern results in uneven color patches; follow the cow color change rounds exactly and swap yarn at the specified stitch counts. ✗ Sewing pieces without pinning first can result in misplaced features; always pin eyes, noses, and ears in place and check symmetry before sewing.

Planter Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

Make adorable planter amigurumi with this complete pattern that guides you through pots, plants, and cute animal faces. Youll work with worsted weight yarn and small hooks to create charming, gift-ready planters. The pattern includes detailed rounds, color-change notes, and assembly instructions so you can assemble each plant and pot with confidence. Perfect for adding a handmade touch to your home or gifting to friends.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Planter Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted Weight Yarn (#4), approximately 75g main color per planter
  • 02
    Accent colors: approximately 25g each for facial features and plants
  • 03
    Bulky weight yarn (optional) for a chunkier planter appearance (use larger hook)
  • 04
    Various yarn colors: white, black, brown, pink, green, yellow, red as shown in examples

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.25 mm (D) for worsted weight projects
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 3.75 mm (F) for bulky weight projects (optional)
  • 03
    Safety eyes: 16 mm (worsted projects)
  • 04
    Safety eyes: 21 mm (bulky spider), 24 mm (cow), 20 mm (polar bear) as noted
  • 05
    Scissors
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    Sewing needle for stitching pieces together
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    Stitch markers
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    Polyester fiberfill stuffing
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    Pins for assembly placement
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    Wooden dowel or similar (for stems)
  • 11
    Pipe cleaner (optional for shaping spider legs)

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— Pot :

Info :

Crocheted from bottom to top. For the spider, if you want to attach the legs as you work, make the legs first(pg. 4). The cow color changes are located below.

Round 1 :

Make 8 sc into a magic ring = 8

Round 2 :

Increase in each st around = 16

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 8 = 24

Round 4 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6 = 30

Round 5 :

(4 sc, inc) x 6 = 36

Round 6 :

BLO sc in each st around

Round 7 :

sc in each st around

Round 8 :

(5 sc, inc) x 6 = 42

Round 9 :

sc in each st around

Round 10 :

(6 sc, inc) x 6 = 48

Info :

*for the spider, The no sew version: Round 14: 2 sc, (work 3 sc on the leg and pot, sc) x 4, 11 sc, (work 3 sc on the leg and pot, sc) x 4, 3 sc

Rounds 11-16 :

sc in each st around

Info :

For spiders: Place eyes between rounds 14 and 15, leaving 8 holes apart. For Cow: Place eyes between rounds 14 and 15, leaving 10 holes apart. For Polar Bear: Place eyes between rounds 14 and 15, leaving 10 holes apart.

Round 17 :

(6 sc, dec) x 6 = 42

Round 18 :

(5 sc, dec) x 6 = 36

Round 19 :

sc in each st around

Round 20 :

FLO ch 1, hdc in each st around

Round 21 :

F/O

— Cow Pot :

Round 12 :

White: 20 sc, Black: 3 sc, White: 25 sc

Round 13 :

White: 19 sc, Black: 7 sc, White: 22 sc

Round 14 :

White: 19 sc, Black: 7 sc, White: 22 sc

Round 15 :

White: 19 sc, Black: 6 sc, White: 23 sc

Round 16 :

White: 20 sc, Black: 5 sc, White: 23 sc

Round 17 :

White: (6 sc, dec) x 2, 5 sc, Black: sc, dec, White: (6 sc, dec) x 3 = 42

— Spider Legs (Make 8) :

Round 1 :

Make 7 sc into a magic ring = 7

Rounds 2-12 :

sc in each st around

Info :

Do not stuff the legs (if you want, add a pipe cleaner into the legs for some shaping). Fold the legs in half and sc the opening closed. F/O and leave a long tail for sewing if you did not want to make the no sew version.

— Polar Bear Ears (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

With White: Make 6 sc into a magic ring = 6

Round 2 :

Increase in each st around = 12

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 = 18

Round 4 :

sc in each st around

Round 5 :

(sc, dec) x 6 = 12

Info :

Do not stuff the ears. Fold the ears in half and sc the opening closed. F/O and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Dirt on Pot :

Info :

Attach dirt colored yarn to back loops of round 20.

Round 1 :

(4 sc, dec) x 6 = 30

Info :

*for the cow the round will make the horns:

Round 1 (cow horns) :

Dirt color: 4 sc, dec, 3 sc, Horn Color: Ch 4, inc3 in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, Dirt Color: sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 2 sc, Work a horn, Dirt color: 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) x 2 = 30

Round 2 :

(3 sc, dec) x 6 = 24

Round 3 :

(2 sc, dec) x 6 = 18

Round 4 :

(sc, dec) x 6 = 12

Round 5 :

dec x 6 = 6

Info :

If you are making the cow, do not F/O! If you are not making the cow, F/O and sew the hole closed.

Change to green :

Rounds 1-18: sc in each st around

Info :

Insert a wooden dowel or something similar inside the stem. F/O and sew the hole closed.

— Polar Bear Nose :

Round 1 :

With white: Make 6 sc into a magic ring = 6

Round 2 :

Increase in each st around = 12

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 = 18

Rounds 4-5 :

sc in each st around

Info :

Place 18 mm nose between rounds 1 and 2. F/O and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Cow Ears (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

One in black, one in white: Make 6 sc into a magic ring = 6

Round 2 :

Increase in each st around = 12

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 = 18

Info :

Skip 4 st, sl st in next st. Sl st across the top to give the ear a pinched look. F/O and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Cow Nose :

Info :

With Pink: Ch 4

Round 1 :

inc in 2nd ch from hook, sc, inc3, Working on the opposite side of the chain: 3 sc = 9

Round 2 :

inc x 2, 2 sc, inc x 3, sc, inc = 15

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 2, 2 sc, (sc, inc) x 3, 2 sc, inc = 21

Rounds 4-5 :

sc in each st around

Info :

F/O and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Sunflower :

Round 1 :

With Brown: Make 5 sc into a magic ring = 5

Round 2 :

Increase in each st around = 10

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 5 = 15

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) x 5 = 20

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) x 5 = 25

Change to Yellow :

Round 6: (Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tr in next ch, sl st in next 2 st) around

Info :

F/O and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Sunflower Leaf #1 :

Info :

With Green: Ch 7

Round 1 :

Dc + tr in 3rd ch from hook, sc in last ch, 2 tr in next ch

Round 2 :

2 dc in next ch, Hdc in next ch

Info :

F/O and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Sunflower Leaf #2 :

Info :

With Green: Ch 7

Round 1 :

Sc in 3rd ch from hook, Hdc in next ch, 2 dc in next ch, 2 tr in next ch, tr + dc in last ch

Info :

F/O and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Spider Succulent :

Info :

Attach green yarn with a sl st in between rounds 2 and 3.

Round 1 :

*Ch 7. sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next 2 chains, tr in next ch, sl st in next 2 stitches.*

Info :

Repeat from * to * around until you get to the middle of the pot.

— Venus Fly Trap :

— Stem (make 4) :

With Green: 1. Make 6 sc into a magic ring = 6

Rounds 2-16 :

sc in each st around

Info :

Do not stuff the stems. If you want, place a cake dowel in the stem. F/O and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Trap (Make 4 in red, 4 in green) :

Starting with Red: 1. Make 6 sc into a magic ring = 6

Round 2 :

Increase in each st around = 12

Info :

Do not F/O the green! Place back sides of green and red pieces together.

With green :

Round 3: (sc, inc) x 6 = 18

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) x 6 = 24

Round 5 :

(ch 3, sl st in same st, sl st in next 2 st) around

Info :

F/O and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Leaves (Make 3) :

Ch 15. 1. sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 4 tr, 2 dc, 2 hdc, inc in last ch. Working on the opposite side of the chain: sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 4 tr, 2 dc, 2 hdc, sc.

Info :

F/O and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Polar Bear Cactus :

Info :

With Green: Ch 20

Round 1 :

sc in 2nd ch from hook and across = 19

Rounds 2-16 :

BLO Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across

Info :

F/O and leave a very long tail for sewing.

— Holly Leaves (Make 2) :

With green: Ch 10. 1. sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc, hdc, dc, dc-inc, dc, hdc, sc, inc3 in last ch.

Info :

Working on the opposite side of the chain: sc, hdc, dc, dc-inc, dc, hdc, sc, sl in last st. 2. sc, *ch 3, sl st in same st*, 4 sc, *to*, 4 sc, *to*, 2 sc, *to*, 4 sc, *to*, 3 sc, sl st to 1st st. F/O and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Berries (Make 2) :

With red: 1. Make 6 sc into a magic ring = 6. 2. Sc in each st around. 3. Dec x 3 = 3. Sew the berry closed. F/O and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Assembly :

Head :

1. Pin the cow nose onto the front of the pot between the eyes. Sew the nose onto the pot. Embroider 2 nostrils. 2. Pin the ears onto the side of the pot. Sew the ears onto the pot. 3. Pin the polar bear nose onto the front of the pot. Sew the nose onto the pot. 4. Pin the ears onto the side of the polar bear pot. Sew the ears onto the pot.

Spider :

1. If you chose not to work the spider legs into the pot. Pin the legs onto the side of the spider pot. 2. Sew the legs onto the side of the pot. 3. Embroider the face onto the spider if you would like.

Plants :

1. For the cow: Pin the leaves onto the bottom of the stem. Sew the leaves onto the stem. 2. Pin the flower onto the top of the stem. Sew the flower onto the stem. 3. Sew the cactus together in a tube. Stuff the cactus. Sew the top of the cactus together. 4. Sew the cactus onto the top of the pot. Sew the holly berry onto the top of the cactus. 5. For the venus fly trap: Sew the stems onto the top of the pot. Fold the trap in half and sew the back to give it a closed look. Sew the trap onto the top of the stem. Sew the leaves onto the top of the pot.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the nose to the front of the pot between the eyes and sew securely, then embroider two nostrils for the cow.
  • Pin ears to the sides of the pot and sew them in place, repeating for both cow and polar bear pots to ensure symmetry.
  • For the spider, pin legs onto the side of the pot (or work legs into the pot as you crochet), then sew each leg firmly in place.
  • Sew plant parts to stems before attaching stems to pots: pin leaves and flowers to stems, sew them, then insert stem into pot opening and sew closed.
  • Insert a wooden dowel inside stems (venus fly trap or sunflower) if extra stiffness is desired, then sew the hole closed.
  • Sew small details like berries and horns onto the top of the cactus or pot after positioning and pinning to confirm placement.

Important Notes

  • 💡Do not join rounds unless stated; work in a continuous spiral for all pieces unless the pattern specifies otherwise.
  • 💡Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round to keep track while working in continuous rounds.
  • 💡All stitches are worked in both loops unless otherwise stated in the pattern; check for BLO or FLO notes where indicated.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and evenly for best shaping; overstuffing can distort your amigurumi and under stuffing may cause collapse.

This playful planter collection brings tiny handmade joy to your home or gift-giving! 🪴 Each planter is designed with lovable faces and interchangeable plant tops so you can mix, match, and customize endlessly. Learn fun shaping and assembly techniques while making characters that are perfect for shelves, desks, or gifting. 🧶 Happy stitching and enjoy your new little plant friends! 🌱

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished planter measures approximately 6 inches from bottom to top of the plant (depending on plant) when using worsted weight #4 yarn and a 3.25 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size and required eye sizes; use a larger hook for bulky yarn and adjust safety eyes accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, and working in spirals is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete a single planter in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience, the number of plant variations, and assembly complexity.

Where should I place safety eyes on the pot?

Place safety eyes between rounds 14 and 15: leave 8 holes apart for spiders and 10 holes apart for cow and polar bear as specified in the pot instructions.