Easy Crochet Succulent Amigurumi Pattern - Bring Nature Indoors

Create a beautiful, no-maintenance succulent plant that adds a touch of greenery to any space without the worry of watering! This beginner-friendly amigurumi pattern combines simple techniques to create a lifelike succulent in a charming pot.

Introduction

Welcome to this easy crochet succulent amigurumi pattern! I'm Patricia Poltera from trendydecos.com, and after creating dozens of plant-inspired amigurumi designs, I've found that succulents are particularly satisfying projects for both beginners and experienced crocheters alike.

This pattern creates a realistic-looking succulent that sits in its own little pot – perfect for brightening up a desk, shelf, or windowsill without any maintenance required! The best part? You can customize the colors to match your decor or create a variety of succulents for a mini indoor garden.

Difficulty Level: Beginner Time to Complete: 2-3 hours

Special Features:

• Realistic succulent leaf shapes
• Customizable pot design
• No-maintenance "plant" that never needs watering!
• Great stash-buster for leftover yarn

Materials Needed

• Yarn for Succulent: Worsted weight (category 4) in green shade(s) – approximately 30g
  • I used cotton yarn for this project as it gives excellent stitch definition for the succulent leaves
• Yarn for Pot: Worsted weight (category 4) in terracotta, gray, white, or color of choice – approximately 20g
• Yarn for Soil: Small amount of brown worsted weight yarn – approximately 5g
• Crochet Hook: 3.5mm (E/4) for tight stitches that hold shape well
• Notions:
  • Polyester fiberfill stuffing (small amount)
  • Yarn needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Scissors

Recommended Supplies for Your Project

Finding the right materials for crochet amigurumi projects can sometimes be challenging. Here's a cotton yarn pack I often recommend, especially suitable if you're working on detailed plant amigurumi like this succulent:

Amigurumi Cotton Yarn Collection - Perfect for Detailed Crochet Work This set includes 8 skeins (25g each) of 100% cotton yarn in earth tones and green shades ideal for creating the Crochet Succulent Planter. The yarn has excellent stitch definition which is essential when working small amigurumi details like succulent leaves.

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I appreciate the consistent quality of this yarn pack for my amigurumi projects - the colors are vibrant and the yarn doesn't split easily when working tight stitches necessary for structured plant shapes.

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Skills Required & Techniques

This beginner-friendly amigurumi pattern uses the following basic crochet techniques:

• Magic ring (MR)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Increases (inc)
• Decreases (dec)
• Working in continuous rounds
• Basic color changes

If you're new to amigurumi crochet, I've found that the invisible decrease technique creates a much neater finish on your succulent leaves than standard decreases. After years of crocheting amigurumi plants, this simple technique makes a significant difference in the final appearance.

Abbreviations

• MR: Magic Ring
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• dec: Invisible decrease (decrease 2 stitches together)
• st(s): Stitch(es)
• Rnd: Round
• (..): Total number of stitches at end of round

Pattern Instructions

Pot Base

Using pot color yarn:

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6 sts) 

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts) 

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18 sts) 

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around (24 sts) 

Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat around (30 sts) 

Rnd 6-10: Sc in each st around (30 sts)

For a decorative pot rim: 

Rnd 11: Sc in back loops only around (30 sts) 

Rnd 12: Sc in each st around (30 sts)

Fasten off and weave in end.

Soil Layer

Using brown yarn:

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6 sts) 

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts) 

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18 sts) 

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around (24 sts) 

Rnd 5: Sc in each st around (24 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the pot.

Succulent Leaves (make 8-12)

Using green yarn: Start with a small leaf and gradually increase size for realism

Small Leaf (make 3-4): 

Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR (4 sts) 

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (8 sts) 

Rnd 3: Sc in each st around (8 sts) 

Rnd 4: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (6 sts) 

Rnd 5: Sc in each st around (6 sts) 

Rnd 6: Dec around (3 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for assembly.

Medium Leaf (make 3-4): 

Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR (5 sts) 

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (10 sts) 

Rnd 3-4: Sc in each st around (10 sts) 

Rnd 5: (3 sc, dec) repeat twice (8 sts) 

Rnd 6-7: Sc in each st around (8 sts) 

Rnd 8: (2 sc, dec) repeat twice (6 sts) 

Rnd 9: Dec around (3 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for assembly.

Large Leaf (make 2-4): 

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6 sts) 

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts) 

Rnd 3-5: Sc in each st around (12 sts) 

Rnd 6: (4 sc, dec) repeat twice (10 sts) 

Rnd 7-8: Sc in each st around (10 sts) 

Rnd 9: (3 sc, dec) repeat twice (8 sts) 

Rnd 10: (2 sc, dec) repeat twice (6 sts) 

Rnd 11: Dec around (3 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for assembly.

Assembly Instructions

Prepare the Pot: Lightly stuff the pot if desired for stability, but not too firmly.

Add the Soil: Sew the brown soil piece to the inside top of the pot using the tail yarn and a whip stitch around the edges. This creates the base where your succulent leaves will be attached.

Arrange Leaves: Before sewing, lay out your leaves to plan the arrangement. I typically place larger leaves toward the outside and smaller ones in the center for a realistic look.

Create the Succulent:

Start by sewing 1-2 small leaves to the center of the soil

Add medium leaves around them, slightly overlapping
Finish with large leaves around the outer edge
Sew each leaf securely, hiding the knots inside the soil layer

Shape the Leaves: Gently bend and position the leaves to create a natural, slightly open succulent shape. The leaves should have slight curves rather than standing completely straight.

Tips and Tricks

💡 Tip: Use different shades of green for more realistic succulents. I've found that mixing 2-3 green tones adds dimension and makes your amigurumi plant look more lifelike.

💡 Tip: To prevent holes in your amigurumi, keep your tension tight and consistent while crocheting. When changing yarn colors or joining pieces, I always weave in ends thoroughly to ensure durability.

💡 Tip: For a more decorative pot, try adding a simple textured stitch pattern or color change to the outer rounds. Working the final round in a contrasting color creates a lovely finished edge.

Conclusion & Care

Your handmade crochet succulent planter is now complete! The finished succulent will be approximately 3-4 inches (7.5-10 cm) tall, with the pot about 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm) in diameter, making it the perfect size for desks, shelves, or windowsills.

This amigurumi succulent makes a wonderful gift for plant lovers or those who don't have a green thumb. Unlike real plants, your crochet creation requires no watering or sunlight—just an occasional dusting!

To care for your amigurumi succulent, simply spot clean with a damp cloth if needed. If you used cotton yarn, you can gently hand wash it if necessary, but always air dry completely before displaying.

Share your finished succulent with #TrendyDecosCrochet! Have questions about this pattern? Ask in the comments!

Happy Crocheting!

• Patricia Poltera, trendydecos.com

FAQs

Q: Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern? A: Yes! While the pattern is written for worsted weight yarn, you can use lighter yarn (sport or DK) with a smaller hook for a more delicate succulent, or chunky yarn with a larger hook for a statement piece. Just be aware that this will change the final size.

Q: How do I make my succulent look more realistic? A: For a truly realistic look, try using yarn with a slight sheen for the leaves, and consider adding small touches of pink or purple to the leaf tips of certain varieties. After years of creating amigurumi plants, I've found that slightly varying the size and shape of individual leaves creates the most natural appearance.

Q: Can I make a larger garden with different succulent varieties? A: Absolutely! This basic pattern can be adapted to create different succulent varieties by changing the shape and arrangement of leaves. Try making some with pointier leaves for aloe-inspired plants, or rounder, clustered leaves for echeveria types. Arrange several small pots together for a charming indoor garden.

Q: What's the best stuffing to use for the pot? A: I recommend using a small amount of polyester fiberfill just to give the pot structure. For a more stable base, you could also add a small amount of poly pellets to the bottom of the pot before adding fiberfill.

Q: How do I prevent my succulent from getting dusty? A: Amigurumi items can collect dust over time. For routine cleaning, I use a small makeup brush or compressed air to gently dust my crochet plants. For deeper cleaning, a gentle spot clean with a damp cloth usually works well.

Copyright Notice

© 2025 Patricia Poltera - trendydecos.com. This pattern is for personal use only. You may not sell or distribute this pattern. You may sell finished items made from this pattern, but please credit Patricia Poltera / trendydecos.com as the designer.