Crochet Mini Plant Buddy Amigurumi

Introducing the Crochet Mini Plant Buddy Amigurumi! These adorable little creations are the perfect way to add a touch of cozy charm to your space. Imagine a tiny plant friend sitting on your desk or hanging out on your bookshelf, bringing a smile to your face every time you see it. With their cute faces and colorful designs, these amigurumi plant buddies are sure to brighten up any room and make wonderful gifts for friends who need a little pick-me-up. So why not crochet yourself a sweet little companion that will always be there to add a pop of happiness to your day?

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

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

1. This pattern is worked in continuous rounds.
2. Mark 1st stitch of each round, moving marker up each round.
3. Finished size may vary based on yarn, hook size, and tension.
4. Using a "yarn under" method when working in rounds/rows creates a tighter stitch.
5. Ch 1 does not count as a stitch.

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. Weave in end.

Facial Details

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 mahoganyR1: 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

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 R2-14

B. 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.