This amigurumi plant friend is a great desk companion, perfect for holding notes or just adding a bit of “greenery”!
Active Time2 hourshrs
Total Time2 hourshrs
Equipment
1 4.0 mm Crochet Needle
1 Yarn Needle
Materials
Thin Yarncolor changing
Medium Yarngreen
2Eye Buttons
Polyfiber Fill
Instructions
Glossary
INC – Increase (2 Single Crochet from the same Stitch)
SC – Single Crochet
ST – Stitch
CO – Cast On
Body
Round 1: Start 6 SC in magic ring
Round 2: INC in all ST [12]
Round 3: (SC1, INC in next ST) repeat 6 times [18]
Round 4: SC1, INC, (SC2, INC in next ST) repeat 5 times [24]
Round 5: (SC3, INC in next ST) repeat 6 times [36]
Round 6 and on: SC36 continue until 1 ½ - 2 inches high
Leaves - Center
Round 1: CO12
Round 2: SC12
Round 3: SC5, CO7
Round 4: SC12
Repeat round 3 & 4 until there are 5 strands.
Final Round: Connect Round 1 and last Round by SC5 on the base to make a ring.
Leaves – Second Layer
Round 1: CO12
Round 2: SC12
Round 3: SC5, CO7
Round 4: SC12
Repeat rounds 3 & 4 until 5 cm long or wrap around the center piece
Final Round: Connect Round 1 and last Round by SC5 on the base to make a ring. Placing the center leaves inside the connection is easier for final connection.
Leaves – Third Layer
Round 1: CO12
Round 2: SC12
Round 3: SC5, CO7
Round 4: SC12
Repeat rounds 3 & 4 until 7.5 cm long or wrap around the second layer.
Final Round: Connect Round 1 and last Round by SC5 on the base to make a ring. Placing the center leaves inside the connection is easier for final connection.
Final Connections
Using the tail yarn from the leaves, secure each layer to another layer to prevent movement.
Attach buttons on the halfway line of the body. Fill with a small amount of polyfiber. Place leaves on top. Use the tail yarn from the body to connect the leaves and body.
Top with a note!
Notes
Rows can alternate from Co 10 to 14 (minus 5 base: 5 to 9) to create a less uniform look.