Hello my fellow crocheters!
We all have that friend that loves plants but has not green thumb at all, right?
So, if you are looking for a special gift for that person, look no further!
Today's project is just what you need! We'll be learning how to crochet a gorgeous Succulent in Pottery!
This project is worked with Wool Ease® yarn by LION BRAND YARN! Made with 100% acrylic fiber that is easy to care for and machine washable and dryable, this sensationally soft yarn comes in heathered and tweedy shades inspired by the natural beauty of the American landscape – each color represents a national park or landmark.
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Here is the FREE Crochet Pattern!
BEGINNER
SIZE
About 7 in. tall (18 cm)
MATERIALS
Lion Brand® HEARTLAND® (Art. # 136)
#135J Yosemite 1 ball (A)
#154J Petrified Forest 1 ball (B)
#122G Grand Canyon 1 ball (C)
#140Q Capitol Reef 1 ball (D)
OTHER MATERIALS
Crochet Hooks: E (3.5 mm)
Yarn Needle
Polyester Fiber Fill
GAUGE
24 sc + 20 rows = about 4 in. (10 cm).
ABBREVIATIONS (US crochet terms)
magic ring (mr) chain (ch)
stitch (st)
slip stitch (sl st)
single crochet (sc)
half double crochet (hdc)
double crochet (sc)
repeat (rep)
round(s) (rnd(s)
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Pot
With A make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in ring.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 16 sc.
Rnd 3: * sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 24 sc.
Rnd 4: * sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 32 sc.
Rnd 5: * sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 40 sc.
Rnd 6: * sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 48 sc.
Rnd 7: Work in back loops, 1 sc in each st around – 48 sc.
Rnds 8 - 10: Work in both loops, 1 sc in each st around – 48 sc.
Rnd 11: * sc in next 11 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 52 sc.
Rnd 12 - 14: 1 sc in each st around – 52 sc.
Rnd 15: * sc in next 12 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 56 sc.
Rnd 16 - 18: 1 sc in each st around – 56 sc.
Rnd 19: * sc in next 13 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 60 sc.
Rnd 20 - 22: 1 sc in each st around – 60 sc.
Rnd 23: Work in front loops, 1 sc in each st around – 60 sc; Turn. Rnd 24: Work in back loops, 1 sc in each st around – 60 sc.
Rnd 25: Work in both loops, 1 sc in each st around – 60 sc.
Fasten off and weave in end.
Succulent
With B.
Row 1: Ch 27, sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in next 3 chs, hdc in the next 4 chs, double crochet in the next 10 chs, hdc in the next 4 chs, sc in the next 4 chs – 26 sts; Turn.
Row 2: Ch1, sc in the first st, work in back loops, sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, dc in next 10 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, sc in next 3 sts, work in both loops, sc in last st – 26 sts.
Rows 3 - 28: Rep Row 2 – 26 sts.
Do not fasten off.
Join Rows 1 and 28 together with a row of sl st.
Fasten off and leave a long strand. With tapestry needle pull yarn through the side stitches of one open end and pull tight. Stuff the ball firmly, and close up the other side as well, leaving a hole as big as the one in the upper part of the Soil.
Fasten off and leave a strand for sewing Succulent to Soil.
Soil
With C make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: Work 7 sc in ring.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (14).
Rnd 3: * sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 21 sc.
Rnd 4: * sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 28 sc.
Rnd 5: * sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 35 sc.
Rnd 6: * sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 42 sc.
Rnd 7: Work in back loops, 1 sc in each st around – 42 sc.
Rnds 8 - 10: Work in both loops, 1 sc in each st around – 42 sc.
Rnd 11: * sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 48 sc.
Rnd 12 - 14: 1 sc in each st around – 48 sc.
Rnd 15: * sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 54 sc.
Rnd 16 - 19: 1 sc in each st around – 54 sc.
Rnd 20: Work in back loops, * sc in next 7 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around – 48 sc.
Rnd 21: Work in both loops, * sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around – 40 sc.
Rnd 22: * sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around – 32 sc.
Rnd 23: * sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around – 28 sc.
Fasten off and weave in end.
With B, sew open side of succulent to last rnd of Soil.
With crochet hook, pull out stuffing from Succulent to create white thorns.
Flower
With B, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: 10 sc in the magic ring – 10 sc.
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Fasten off B leaving a strand for sewing Flower to Succulent.
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Rnd 2:Â With D, work in front loops, * ch 6, sc in 3rd ch, hdc in next
Rnd 3:Â Work in back loops of Rnd 1, ch 7, sc in 3rd ch, hdc in next 3 chs, sc in last ch, sl st in following st of Round 1; rep from ten times.
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Fasten off.
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With B, sew Flower to top of Succulent.
I can't wait to see your version of my SUCCULENT IN POTTERY! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook!
Elisa
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