Crochet Shark Plant Cozy

Looking to add a unique touch to your houseplants? Why not try out a Crochet Shark Plant Cozy! This adorable creation not only adds a fun and quirky flair to your indoor green friends but also protects them in style. Imagine your plant being embraced by a cute crocheted shark, creating a whimsical and eye-catching display in any room. Whether you're a crochet enthusiast looking for a new project or simply want to give your plants a playful upgrade, this cozy is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you see it. It's a delightful way to combine creativity with a touch of nature and makes for a charming conversation starter in your home.

Materials;

100% Cotton Worsted Weight Yarn (#4)

• Gray [.25oz/13yds]
• White [.25oz/13yds]
• Red [Scraps]

F/5/3.75mm Hook

2 – 8mm Black Gem Buttons

Mini Terracotta Pot

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Gauge

Gauge is not critical for this project

Finished Measurements

1.25” Base

3.25” Height

Stitch Guide

hdc = half double crochet

sc = single crochet

sl st(s) = slip stitch(es)

YO = Yarn Over

Skill Level

Easy

Written in U.S. Terms

Notes

• Beginning chains do not count as stitches.
• Where asterisks appear, repeat the instructions between them.

Instructions

With White,

R1. Magic Ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6)

R2. 2 sc arnd (12)

R3. *2 sc, sc* arnd (18)

R4. With White: BLO sc x 9, With Gray: BLO sc x 9, sl st to join, turn (18)

R5. With Gray: *2 sc, sc x 2* 3X, With White: *2 sc, sc x 2* 3X, sl st to join, turn (24)

R6. With White: sc x 12, With Gray: sc x 12, sl st to join, turn (24)

R7. With Gray: *2 sc, sc x 3* 3X, With White: *2 sc, sc x 3* 3X, sl st to join, turn (30)

R8. With White: sc x 15, With Gray: sc x 15, sl st to join, turn (30)

R9. With Gray: *2 sc, sc x 4* 3X, With White: *2 sc, sc x 4* 3X, sl st to join, turn (36)

R10. With White: sc x 18, With Gray: sc x 18, sl st to join, turn (Continue to top jaw) (36)

TOP JAW

With Gray,

R1. sc x 18, turn (leave remaining sts unworked) (18)

R2. Repeat 1

R3. dec, sc x 14, dec, turn (16)

R4. dec, sc x 12, dec, turn (14)

R5. dec, sc x 10, dec, turn (12)

R6. dec, sc x 8, dec, turn (10)

R7. dec, sc x 6, dec, turn (8)

R8. dec, sc x 4, dec, turn (6)

R9. dec, sc x 2, dec; Fasten. (4)

R10. With top jaw facing forward: Attach Yarn to bottom corner and sl st in the end of each row and in each stitch arnd the top jaw only; Fasten.

With Red,

R11. With top jaw facing forward: Attach yarn to top loop only, sl st in each sl st across; Fasten.

With White,

R12. With top jaw facing forward: Attach yarn to top loop only, ch 2, sl st in same space as ch, *sl st x 2, ch 2, sl st in same space as ch* across; Fasten.

BOTTOM JAW

With White,

R1. Attach yarn to 1st unworked stitch on inside of white side: ch 1, dec, sc x 14, dec, turn (16)

R2. Ch 1, dec, sc x 12, dec, turn (14)

R3. Ch 1, dec, sc x 10, dec, turn (12)

R4. Ch 1, dec, sc x 8, dec; Fasten. (10)

R5. With bottom jaw facing forward: Attach Yarn to bottom corner and sl st in the end of each row and in each stitch arnd the top jaw; Fasten

With Red,

R6. With bottom jaw facing forward: Attach yarn to top loop only, sl st in each sl st across; Fasten.

With White,

R7. With bottom jaw facing forward: Attach yarn to top loop only, ch 2, sl st in same space as ch, *sl st x 2, ch 2, sl st in same space as ch* across; Fasten.

Finishing

• Attach “eyes” between R14-15, 2 sts in from the edge; over the “rounded edge”.
• Hide all strings.