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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 small, character planter amigurumi with interchangeable plants and expressive faces. You will make a pot body and choose from plant tops like cactus, sunflower, venus fly trap, or succulents. The pattern includes color-change notes and small accessory pieces to personalize each planter.

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

Detailed rounds and assembly instructions guide you through making the pot, facial details, and plant pieces. Several small components are included so you can mix and match to create a one-of-a-kind planter.

Why You'll Love This Planter Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it mixes playful character design with crochet techniques I enjoy. I designed each plant topper to be interchangeable so you can customize your planter's personality. I love seeing how color changes and small details like embroidered nostrils bring each piece to life. This pattern challenges you just enough while remaining fun and rewarding to finish.

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 to change up the colors to make themed planters; try soft pastels for a nursery or bold neons for a modern twist.

You can scale the size by changing yarn weight and hook size — bulky yarn with a larger hook makes a chunky version while thinner yarn creates a mini keychain-friendly planter.

I often swap safety eyes for embroidered eyes or buttons for a different expression; this can soften the look for baby-safe toys.

Try adding tiny crocheted accessories like scarves, bows, or glasses to give personality to each planter.

For a posable version, add thin wire or pipe cleaners inside stems or legs to slightly bend and shape them.

Mix plant tops across pots — pair a cactus with a sunflower stem or a succulant top with a polar bear pot for playful combos.

Experiment with textured stitches for the pot rim — try front post or back post stitches for ribbing instead of the FLO round.

I sometimes add beads or tiny pompoms as berries or flower centers to add a pop of texture and color.

If you prefer a no-sew approach, work legs into the pot as described in the spider no-sew round to reduce finishing work.

Use felt or small pieces of fabric for inner ear or nose details when you want a mixed-media look that stands out.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during continuous rounds causes lost stitch counts; place a marker at the first stitch of every round to keep track. ✗ Overstuffing the pot makes sewing the top difficult and can distort the shape; stuff gradually and firmly but stop short of hard packing. ✗ Forgetting to place safety eyes before stuffing will make positioning difficult; set and secure eyes between the rounds specified (usually rounds 14 and 15). ✗ Not counting stitches after increases or decreases leads to uneven shaping; count after every round change and correct mistakes immediately.

Planter Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

Make adorable planter amigurumi with interchangeable plants and charming faces. This pattern guides you through pots, animals (cow, polar bear, spider), and plant tops like sunflowers, succulents, and a Venus fly trap. Clear step-by-step rounds and accessory pieces let you customize each planter for a unique gift or home accent. Perfect for expanding your amigurumi skills while creating a playful handcrafted piece.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Planter Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted Weight yarn (#4) approximately 75g main color
  • 02
    Accent colors approximately 25g each depending on planter design
  • 03
    Bulky yarn options for chunky planters (amount varies by plant)
  • 04
    Small scraps of contrasting yarn for details (pink, black, brown, yellow, green)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.25mm (D) for worsted
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 3.75mm (F) for bulky yarn (optional)
  • 03
    Safety eyes: 16 mm (worsted pot), 21 mm (bulky spider), 24 mm (cow), 20 mm (polar bear)
  • 04
    Scissors
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    Yarn needle for sewing
  • 06
    Stitch marker
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    Polyester fiberfill stuffing
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    Wooden dowel or cake dowel for stems (optional)
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    Pipe cleaners for shaping legs (optional)

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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

Round 11-16 :

sc in each st around

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For spiders: Place eyes between rounds 14 and 15, leaving 8 holes apart

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For Cow: Place eyes between rounds 14 and 15, leaving 10 holes apart

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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

Info :

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

Round 2-12 :

sc in each st around

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Do not stuff the legs (if you want, add a pipe cleaner into the legs for some shaping)

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Fold the legs in half and sc the opening closed.

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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 :

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:

Info :

1. 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

Info :

Change to green:

Round 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 :

Make 6 sc into a magic ring= 6

Round 2 :

Increase in each st around= 12

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6= 18

Round 4-5 :

sc in each st around

Info :

Place 18 mm nose between rounds 1 and 2.

Info :

F/O and leave a long tail for sewing

— Cow Ears (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

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

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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

Round 4-5 :

sc in each st around

Info :

F/O and leave a long tail for sewing

— Sunflower :

Round 1 :

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

Info :

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 :

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With Green: Ch 7

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Dc + tr in 3rd ch from hook

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2 tr in next ch

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2 dc in next ch

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Hdc in next ch

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sc in last ch

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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

Round 2 :

Hdc in next ch

Round 3 :

2 dc in next ch

Round 4 :

2 tr in next ch

Round 5 :

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.

Info :

*Ch 7

Round 1 :

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 :

Info :

Stem(make 4): With Green:

Round 1 :

Make 6 sc into a magic ring= 6

Round 2-16 :

sc in each st around

Info :

Do not stuff the stems. If you want, place a cake dowel in the stem.

Info :

F/O and leave a long tail for sewing

Info :

Trap(Make 4 in red, 4 in green): Starting with Red:

Round 1 :

Make 6 sc into a magic ring= 6

Round 2 :

Increase in each st around= 12

Info :

Do not F/O the green!

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Place back sides of green and red pieces together.

Round 3 :

With green: (sc, inc) x 6= 18

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) x 6= 24

Round 5 :

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

Info :

F/O and leave a long tail for sewing

Info :

Leaves(Make 3): Ch 15

Round 1 :

sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 4 tr, 2 dc, 2 hdc, inc in last ch,

Info :

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

Round 2-16 :

BLO Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across

Info :

F/O and leave a very long tail for sewing

Info :

Holly Leaves(Make 2): With green: Ch 10

Round 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

Round 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

Info :

F/O and leave a long tail for sewing

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Berries(Make 2): With red:

Round 1 :

Make 6 sc into a magic ring= 6

Round 2 :

Sc in each st around

Round 3 :

Dec x 3= 3

Info :

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.

Head :

2. Pin the ears onto the side of the pot. Sew the ears onto the pot.

Head :

3. Pin the polar bear nose onto the front of the pot. Sew the nose onto the pot.

Head :

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.

Spider :

2. Sew the legs onto the side of the pot.

Spider :

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.

Plants :

2. Pin the flower onto the top of the stem. Sew the flower onto the stem.

Plants :

3. Sew the cactus together in a tube. Stuff the cactus. Sew the top of the cactus together.

Plants :

4. Sew the cactus onto the top of the pot. Sew the holly berry onto the top of the cactus.

Plants :

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

  • Pin the cow nose onto the front of the pot between the eyes and sew it securely, then embroider two nostrils for detail.
  • Pin and sew the ears onto the sides of the pot, matching color placement for cow or polar bear versions.
  • Sew spider legs onto the side of the spider pot if you did not crochet them into the pot; position and pin evenly before attaching.
  • Sew plant pieces to stems: attach leaves at the bottom of the cow stem, sew the flower to the top of the stem, and sew stems into the hole left in the pot, securing with stitches around the opening.

Important Notes

  • 💡Do not join rounds unless stated; work in a continuous spiral for the pot and most pieces.
  • 💡Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round to prevent losing your place.
  • 💡All stitches are worked in both loops unless the pattern states BLO or FLO for specific texture.
  • 💡Place safety eyes at the rounds specified before stuffing to ensure correct placement and securely fasten them.

This planner pattern brings tiny, happy planters to life with playful faces and charming plants. Customize colors and plant tops to make each one uniquely yours. Perfect for gifts or a cheerful shelf display — create a little garden of amigurumi friends today! 🧶🌱

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 6 inches from the bottom of the pot to the top of the plant when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.25mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the finished size and eye sizes will change; adjust hook size accordingly and check gauge by testing a small section.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; you should be comfortable with basic amigurumi techniques such as magic ring, increases, decreases, and continuous rounds.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete a single planter in about 5-7 hours, depending on the plant chosen and how many small accessory pieces you create.