Crochet succulent plant with this pattern guides you through easy steps to make adorable, green plants that never need watering. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to add a touch of nature to their space without the upkeep.
Crochet Succulent Plant
Materials Needed:
- DK acrylic yarn (for a standard size, but can vary depending on desired outcome)
- Crochet hook (4mm for DK yarn; adjust according to yarn thickness)
- Scissors
- Piece of wood, stone, or similar object for the base
- Hot glue gun
Pattern:
Big Leaf (Make 10):
Start:
- Make a magic ring.
For Round 1:
- Work 4 single crochet (sc) inside the ring, then close the ring.
Round 2:
- Work 4 sc across (one in each of the previous round’s stitches).
Round 3:
- 1 sc in the next stitch,
- 2 sc in the following stitch (increase),
- Repeat: 1 sc, 2 sc (increase) once more.
For Round 4:
- Make 6 increases by doing 2 sc in each of the 6 existing stitches to have 12 stitches in total.
Round 5:
- Work 1 sc in the first stitch,
- Then 2 sc in the next stitch (increase).
- Continue this pattern until you have 18 stitches.
Rounds 6-9:
- Work 18 sc around (one in each stitch).
In Round 10:
- Work a sc,
- Followed by a decrease by single crocheting two stitches together,
- Repeat this pattern (1 sc, decrease) until you have 12 stitches.
Rounds 11-12:
- Work 12 sc around.
Round 13:
- Make 6 decreases, followed by a slip stitch. Cut the yarn and hide the tail inside the leaf.
Small Leaf (Make 3):
Start:
- Make a magic ring.
Round 1:
- Work 4 sc inside the ring, then close the ring.
Round 2:
- Work 4 sc across.
For Round 3:
- Work 1 sc in the next stitch,
- Then an increase in the following stitch.
- Repeat: 1 sc, increase once more.
Round 4:
- Make 6 increases by doing 2 sc in each stitch to have 12 stitches total.
Rounds 5-8:
- Work 12 sc around.
In Round 9:
- Make 6 decreases, followed by a slip stitch. Cut the yarn and hide the tail inside the leaf.
Assembly:
Base Layer:
- Take 5 big leaves, apply glue to their bases, and attach them evenly to your chosen base object.
Second Layer:
- Take the remaining 5 big leaves, apply glue, and attach them staggered among the first layer.
Top Layer:
- Attach the 3 small leaves at the center on the top.
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