Use as a decoration or even for a keychain! You’ll love this mini crochet succulent amigurumi pattern.
Design Story and Inspiration for this Crochet Succulent Pattern
I’ve really been enjoying crochet keychains and small projects lately since it’s been so hot here in the South. (It gets hot early!)
So I decided I wanted to do some kind of small ami pattern that could be turned into a keychain and I finally decided on a succulent. They are so fun and cute – the boys and I have been eyeing the real life ones at Lowe’s and we might give a couple a try.
Yarn Options for This Easy Amigurumi Pattern
For this pattern, I chose a DK weight yarn (category #3) that is cotton. I’m trying to use up my stash of cotton yarn, and I added a small thread crochet “flower” on top.
You can use any weight of yarn you like for this easy project, just keep in mind that it will change the finished size up or down depending on what weight yarn you use. A lot of people have DK and/or worsted around, and they both work fine!
Any fiber type is fine for this as well. It’s great for using up stash yarn! Acrylic, wool, cotton, it doesn’t really matter.
Just be sure to check the recommended hook size on your ball band and go down a couple of sizes so your stitches are nice and tight and the tiny bit of stuffing doesn’t show.
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Crochet Succulent Pattern Details
This easy pattern is made in a few parts and stitched together. It only takes a tiny yardage of yarn and fiberfill.
The base of the plant container is worked first, then stuffed and topped off with a cap to finish the container.
Then the succulent leaves are crocheted and attached. Finally, the flower is crocheted and attached.
If you’d like to make a keychain, you can find the hardware needed at Walmart or a craft store (I got mine at Walmart). I used split rings and a key ring and they were very inexpensive. I could probably make 10 more keychains with what I have left!
More Fun Amigurumi Patterns
Mini Crochet Succulent
What You’ll Need
Yarn: DK Weight (#3) in 3-4 colors. #10 crochet thread for flower
Hook: US size D (3.00mm) and 1.60mm steel hook for flower
Notions: Small amount of fiberfill, yarn needle, scissors, locking stitch marker
Finished Size: Approximately 2″ tall including flower
Gauge: Not crucial for this project
Stitch Abbreviations
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Single Crochet (sc)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Notes: Container is worked in continuous rounds. Use stitch marker to mark first stitch.
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Mini Crochet Succulent Pattern
Container
With dark purple, make magic ring.
Rnd 1: Sc 8 sts in magic ring (8 sts).
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (16 sts).
Rnd 3: *Sc, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around (24 sts).
Rnd 4: Sc in back loop only of each st (24 sts).
Rnd 5: Sc in each st (24 sts). Change to light purple.
Rnds 6-8: Sc in each st (24 sts).
Rnd 9: Sc in front loop only of each st (24 sts).
Fasten off, leaving tail for sewing.
Top
With gray, make magic ring.
Rnd 1: Sc 8 sts in magic ring (8 sts).
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (16 sts).
Rnd 3: *Sc, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around (24 sts).
Fasten off.
Stuff container and sew top around container to the unworked back loops of last round. Weave in ends.
Succulent Leaves (Bottom Layer)
With dark green, ch 32.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch 1, sk next ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * to end; turn – 31 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, (3 hdc, ch 1, slip st) in fist sc, *slip st in next sc, (ch 1, 3 hdc, ch 1, slip st) in next sc; repeat from * to end.
Fasten off. Roll into a coil and stitch on top of container.
Succulent Leaves (Top Layer)
With lighter green, ch 32.
Row 1: (3 hdc, ch 1, slip st) in 2nd ch from hook, *slip st in next sc, (ch 1, 3 hdc, ch 1, slip st) in next sc; repeat from * to end.
Fasten off. Roll into a coil on stitch on top of lower layer of succulent leaves.
Succulent Flower
Using crochet thread, work same as lower layer of succulent. Sew on top of base layers of leaves as seen in photos.
Weave in all ends.
That’s it!
I hope you’ve enjoyed this free mini pattern. I had a lot of fun designing it!
Happy Crocheting!
Amanda
