Crochet Heart Flower Pot Amigurumi for Handmade Gift
Crochet something special with this heart flower pot amigurumi, a project designed to brighten any space. The tutorial uses simple techniques to guide you in creating a lovely potted flower, complete with a handmade soil base, delicate green leaves, and a pink heart as the centerpiece. This Crochet pattern makes thoughtful, personal gifts for occasions like Mother’s Day, birthdays, or to show appreciation.
Crochet Heart Flower Pot Amigurumi
Imagine making a delightful flower pot that stands sturdy and looks elegant. From designing the colorful soil and pot to shaping the heart and leaves, each part of this amigurumi is crafted to bring joy. Materials like aluminum wire and pillow stuffing add stability while ensuring a professional finish. With its small size and vibrant charm, this flower pot is sure to make any crochet session memorable.
Credit Cute Crochet
Materials and Preparation
Materials Needed:
- Yarn:
- Pink yarn for the heart
- Green yarn for the leaves and stem
- Clay-colored yarn for the pot
- Dark brown yarn for the soil
- Stuffing: Pillow fluff or similar material
- Glass bead: To weigh down the pot (optional)
- Aluminum wire: About 6 inches for the stem
- Tools:
- Crochet hook: 3 mm
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker: Paper clip or actual stitch markers
- Scissors
Notes:
- Using a crochet hook that is a couple of sizes smaller than what is recommended for the yarn helps ensure tighter stitches and prevents stuffing from showing through.
- The magic circle technique is used for starting most parts of the amigurumi.
Step-by-Step Pattern
Heart Flower Pot
Pot:
- Round 1:
- Create a magic circle: Wrap yarn up and over your finger like a cross, insert the hook under the cross, take the yarn from the other side and pull through, then yarn over and pull through the loop on the hook.
- Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch).
- Make 6 single crochets into the magic circle. Pull the yarn tail tight to close the circle.
- (Stitch count: 6)
- Round 2:
- Increase in each stitch around: Work 2 single crochets into each stitch of the round.
- (Stitch count: 12)
- Round 3:
- 1 single crochet into the first stitch, then 2 single crochets into the next stitch (increase).
- Repeat single crochet, increase—around.
- (Stitch count: 18)
- Round 4:
- Into back loops only: 1 single crochet into each stitch around.
- (Stitch count: 18)
- Round 5:
- 1 single crochet into the first 5 stitches, then increase into the next stitch.
- Repeat single crochet into 5 stitches, then increase.
- (Stitch count: 21)
- Round 6:
- Single crochet in each stitch around.
- (Stitch count: 21)
- Round 7:
- 1 single crochet into the first 6 stitches, then increase into the next stitch.
- Repeat single crochet into 6 stitches, then increase.
- (Stitch count: 24)
- Rounds 8-9:
- Work 1 single crochet into each stitch around.
- (Stitch count: 24)
- Round 10:
- Work double crochets into the front loop only.
- Start by chaining 3, this will act as the first double crochet.
- Double crochet in each stitch around.
- Slip stitch into the third chain of the first chain 3 to join.
- Cut the yarn, fasten off, and leave a long tail for weaving in.
- Fold the top edge over to form the pot’s lip.
Soil:
- Repeat the first three rounds of the pot using dark brown yarn.
- Round 4:
- Stagger the increases by making 1 single crochet into the first stitch, then 2 single crochets into the next stitch (increase).
- Single crochet in next two stitches, then increase.
- Repeat single crochet into two stitches, then increase around.
- (Stitch count: 24)
- Slip stitch in next stitch, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Heart Flower:
- Round 1:
- Create a magic circle and work 6 single crochets into the magic circle.
- (Stitch count: 6)
- Pull tail to close the circle and mark the last stitch of the round.
- Round 2:
- Increase in each stitch around: Work 2 single crochets into each stitch.
- (Stitch count: 12)
- Rounds 3-4:
- Work 1 single crochet into each stitch around.
- (Stitch count: 12)
- Round 5:
- Work 1 single crochet into the first 6 stitches of the first heart piece.
- Join second piece and work 1 single crochet into each of the second heart’s 12 stitches.
- At end, finish with 1 single crochet into the last 6 stitches of the first heart piece.
- (Stitch count: 24)
- Round 6:
- Make 1 single crochet into the first 2 stitches, then invisible decrease.
- Repeat single crochet into 2 stitches, then invisible decrease around.
- (Stitch count: 18)
- Round 7:
- Single crochet into each stitch around.
- (Stitch count: 18)
- Round 8:
- Make 1 single crochet, then invisible decrease.
- Repeat single crochet, then invisible decrease around.
- (Stitch count: 12)
- Round 9:
- Single crochet into each stitch around.
- (Stitch count: 12)
- Stuff heart evenly before closing.
- Round 10:
- Decrease by invisible decreases around.
- (Stitch count: 6)
- Cut yarn, fasten off.
Leaves:
- Create a slip knot and chain 8.
- Row 1:
- Single crochet into the second chain from the hook.
- Half double crochet into next chain.
- Double crochet into next 3 chains.
- Half double crochet into next chain.
- 3 single crochets into the last chain.
- Row 2:
- Rotate to work on the other side: Half double crochet, double crochet into next 3 chains, half double crochet, and single crochet into last.
- Join the second leaf by chaining 8 and repeating the process.
Stem:
- Cut 6 inches of wire, fold in half.
- Using a yarn needle, bring green yarn to bottom of the heart and start wrapping tightly around the wire.
- Insert wire through leaves so they face the heart and continue wrapping.
- Secure with knots.
Assembly:
- Insert wire through the center of the soil.
- Attach soil to the top of the pot (exact stitch count for alignment).
- Weave in remaining tails.
Once everything is done, add finishing touches to make your creation sturdy. Ensure the pot stands upright by filling with glass beads and stuffing. Follow the finishing steps to give your Crochet Heart Flower Pot Amigurumi a refined look.
