Crochet Flower in the Pot
Creating a crochet flower to adorn a pot is a delightful and charming way to add a touch of whimsy to your space. With just a few simple stitches and some colorful yarn, you can bring a cheerful burst of handmade beauty into your home. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or just starting out, this project is perfect for brightening up any corner or gifting to a loved one. So grab your crochet hook and get ready to craft a little piece of happiness!
Materials needed:
Cotton yarn in purple, white, green, yellow, brown, light and dark blue
2 mm crochet hook
Polyester fiberfill
Stitch marker for working in the round
Needle for sewing
Abbreviations:
sc = single crochet
inc = increase
dec = decrease
sl st = slip stitch
R= round
BLO = back loops only
FO = fasten off
Note: This project is working in continuous rounds, do not join or turn unless otherwise stated. Mark first stitch of each round.
Petals (make 10)
Start with purple
R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
R2: inc (repeat 6 times = 12)
R3: sc, inc (repeat 6 times = 18)
R4-10: sc around (18)
R11: sc, dec (repeat 6 times =12)
R12: sc around (12)
R13-14: change color into white, sc around (12)
FO leaving long tail for sewing.
Flower Center
With yellow.
R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
R2: inc (repeat 6 times = 12)
R3: sc, inc (repeat 6 times = 18)
R4: 2sc, inc (repeat 6 times = 24)
R5: 3sc, inc (repeat 6 times = 30)
R6: 4sc, inc (repeat 6 times = 36)
R7: 5sc, inc (repeat 6 times = 42)
R8-12: sc around (42)
R13: 5sc, dec (repeat 6 times = 36)
R14: 4sc, dec (repeat 6 times = 30
R15: 3sc, dec (repeat 6 times =24)
R16: 2sc, dec (repeat 6 times =18)
Stuff firmly. Stuff little by little and form so you shape the flower center nicely.
R17: sc, dec (repeat 6 times =12)
R18: dec (repeat 6 times =6)
Fasten off
Stem
With Green
R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
R2: inc (repeat 6 times = 12)
R3-35: sc around
Start stuffing when you have made a few rounds of the stem (not too many though). I tend to overstuff, but when stuffing the stem don't stuff so tight the filling might shine through.
Ball of earth
Change color to brown
R36: sc, inc (repeat 6 times = 18)
R37: 2sc, inc (repeat 6 times = 24)
R38: 3sc, inc (repeat 6 times = 30)
R39: 4sc, inc (repeat 6 times = 36)
R40: 5sc, inc (repeat 6 times = 42)
R41: 6sc, inc (repeat 6 times = 48)
R42: 7sc, inc (repeat 6 times = 54)
R43: working in BLO sc around
R44-56: sc around
R57: working in BLO sc around
R58: 7sc, dec (repeat 6 times = 48)
R59: 6sc, dec (repeat 6 times = 42)
R60: 5sc, dec (repeat 6 times = 36)
R61: 4sc, dec (repeat 6 times = 30)
R62: 3sc, dec (repeat 6 times = 24)
R63: 2sc, dec (repeat 6 times = 18)
Stuff
R64: sc, dec (repeat 6 times = 12)
R65: dec around (6)
Fasten off
Leaves (make 2)
With green
R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
R2: sc around
R3: inc (repeat 6 times = 12)
R4: sc around
R5: sc, inc (repeat 6 times = 18)
R6: sc around
R7: 2sc, inc (repeat 6 times = 24)
R8-11: sc around
R12 : 3sc, inc (repeat 6 times = 30)
R13-14: sc around
R15: 3sc, dec (repeat 6 times = 24)
R16-18: sc around
R19: 2sc, dec (repeat 6 times = 18)
R20: sc around
R21: sc, dec ( repeat 6 times = 12)
R22-25: sc around
FO leaving long tail for sewing.
Pot
With light blue
R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
R2: inc (repeat 6 times = 12)
R3: sc, inc (repeat 6 times = 18)
R4: 2sc, inc ( repeat 6 times = 24)
R5: 3sc, inc (repeat 6 times = 30)
R6: 4sc, inc (repeat 6 times = 36)
R7: 5sc, inc (repeat 6 times = 42)
R8: 6sc, inc (repeat 6 times = 48)
R9: 7sc, inc (repeat 6 times = 54)
R10: working in BLO sc around
R11-12: sc around
R13: 8sc, inc (repeat 6 times = 60)
R14-16: sc around
Change color into dark blue
R17-25: sc around (60)
R26: turn, ch 1, sc around, sl st to first sc
R27-30: ch 1, sc around, sl st in the last stitch
FO leaving long tail for sewing.
Pot Top Edging
Fold round 29 and 30 out, then sews it to row 28. Fold it once more but don’t sew it.
Finishing
Sew petals to center between rounds 9 and 10
Sew the leaves between the ball of earth and stem. Sew them on the left and the right side. Use photo as guide.
Sew the other side of the stem to the back of flower.
If your flower can’t stand up well you can add the wire into the stem.
Note: To make your pot have a good foundation you can add a round piece of milk carton then cover it whit crochet. Work R1-R8 of pot steps... cut the yarn and leave long tail for sewing... Sew that cover into the pot..