Happy Succulent in a Pot – Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

If you love the idea of a little houseplant that never needs watering, never wilts, and always greets you with a smile, this Happy Succulent in a Pot pattern is exactly what your crochet queue is missing. This project turns a handful of basic stitches into a charming tiered succulent nestled in a soft beige pot, complete with a sweet embroidered face that makes it feel like a tiny character rather than just a plant.

This pattern is perfect for beginner-to-intermediate crocheters who want a quick, satisfying project. It works up in a single evening or two, uses small amounts of yarn, and doesn’t require any fussy shaping. It’s an ideal gift for plant lovers, a desk companion for someone who kills every real plant they own, or a fun addition to a handmade market stall. Because it’s amigurumi, it’s worked in continuous rounds without joining, which keeps the surface smooth and seamless.

By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a finished piece that stands about 12 cm (4.7 in) tall from the bottom of the pot to the top of the leaves — small enough for a windowsill, shelf, or desk, but substantial enough to feel like a real decor piece.

Difficulty Easy

Time 2-3 hours

Hook Size 2.5mm

Yarn Weight Worsted (US 4)

Finished Size ~12cm / 4.7in

Gauge

• 18 stitches x 20 rows = 10cm x 10cm square in single crochet, worked in continuous rounds
• Hook used: 2.5mm crochet hook
• Yarn used: worsted weight (US 4) yarn

Gauge isn’t critical for this project since it’s stuffed and shaped by hand, but working to a similar tension keeps stitches tight enough that stuffing doesn’t show through.

Materials List

• Worsted weight yarn (US 4) in beige — for the pot, small amount (~15g)
• Worsted weight yarn (US 4) in brown — for the soil, small amount (~5g)
• Worsted weight yarn (US 4) in dark green — for the tall succulent leaves, small amount (~10g)
• Worsted weight yarn (US 4) in light green — for the short succulent leaves, small amount (~10g)
• Small amount of pink yarn or pink felt — for cheek blushes
• Small amount of black yarn or embroidery floss — for the smile
• 2.5mm crochet hook
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle for sewing pieces together
• Stitch marker
• Scissors
• Two 6mm safety eyes (or embroider eyes with black yarn if preferred)

Abbreviations

Abbreviation	Meaning
MR	Magic Ring
ch	Chain
sc	Single Crochet
inc	Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec	Invisible Decrease (sc2tog)
hdc	Half Double Crochet
sl st	Slip Stitch
BLO	Back Loops Only
FLO	Front Loops Only
st(s)	Stitch(es)
rnd	Round
( )	Stitch count at end of round
[ ] x n	Repeat instructions in brackets n times

Technique notes:

• Magic Ring (MR): A adjustable loop that starts amigurumi pieces with no visible hole in the center; pull the tail to close it after the first round.
• Invisible Decrease (dec): Insert your hook into the front loop of the next two stitches, then pull yarn through both to combine them, keeping the surface smoother than a standard decrease.
• Back Loops Only (BLO): Work only through the back loop of each stitch, leaving the front loop free — this creates a visible ridge line, useful for defining the top edge of the pot.

Pattern Instructions

Part 1: Pot (Beige)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc in ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: [sc 2, inc] x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: [sc 3, inc] x 6 (30)
Rnd 6-10: sc around (30) — work even for 5 rounds to build pot height
Rnd 11: BLO sc around (30) — this creates a defined rim ridge where the pot meets the soil
Rnd 12: sc around (30)
Rnd 13: sc around (30)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff the pot heavily — just enough to hold its shape, since the soil and succulent will sit inside it.

Part 2: Soil (Brown)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc in ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: sc around (18)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. This disc sits inside the top of the pot as the visible “soil” layer.

Part 3: Leaves — Light Green (make 6)

Rnd 1: MR, 4 sc in ring (4)
Rnd 2: [sc, inc] x 2 (6)
Rnd 3: sc around (6)
Rnd 4: sc around (6)
Rnd 5: dec, sc 2, dec (4)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly, just at the base, to help the leaf stand upright.

Part 4: Leaves — Dark Green (make 6)

Rnd 1: MR, 4 sc in ring (4)
Rnd 2: [sc, inc] x 2 (6)
Rnd 3: sc around (6)
Rnd 4: inc, sc 4, inc (8)
Rnd 5: sc around (8)
Rnd 6: sc around (8)
Rnd 7: dec, sc 4, dec (6)
Rnd 8: sc around (6)
Rnd 9: dec, sc 2, dec (4)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. These are taller than the light green leaves and form the center of the succulent.

Assembly

1. Lightly stuff the pot so it holds a rounded barrel shape without collapsing.
2. Sew the soil disc into the top opening of the pot, matching stitches around the rim so it sits flush.
3. Arrange the 6 dark green leaves in a tight cluster at the center of the soil circle, spacing them evenly about 1 cm apart at their base.
4. Sew each dark green leaf base to the soil, angling them slightly outward so they fan upward and out (like a real succulent center).
5. Arrange the 6 light green leaves around the outside of the dark green cluster, alternating positions so they peek out between the taller leaves.
6. Sew each light green leaf base to the soil, about 0.5 cm out from the dark green ring.
7. Attach the safety eyes to the front of the pot, about 1.5 cm apart and roughly 1 cm below the rim.
8. Embroider a small curved smile in black yarn or floss below the eyes.
9. Add two small pink cheek blushes just below and outside each eye using pink yarn stitched in small circles, or pink felt glued in place.
10. Fluff and adjust the leaves with your fingers until the succulent looks full and balanced.

Tips for Beginners and Intermediate Crocheters

• Use a hook one size smaller than the yarn label recommends — this keeps stitches tight enough that stuffing won’t peek through, which matters a lot on the pot.
• When working the invisible decrease on leaf tips, keep tension slightly loose on the first pull-through so the stitch doesn’t pucker.
• Pin the leaves in place with removable stitch markers before sewing so you can adjust spacing and angle before committing to permanent stitches.
• If your dark green leaves look too stiff after stuffing, remove a small pinch of fiberfill — succulents look best with soft, slightly floppy tips.
• Weave in ends by running the tail through several stitches on the inside of the piece, not just tying a knot, so nothing works loose over time.

Variations

• Terracotta Pot Version: Swap the beige pot yarn for a rust or terracotta shade for a more classic plant-pot look.
• Mini Size: Work the same pattern with a 2mm hook and fingering weight yarn for a tiny 6 cm desk version.
• Trailing Succulent: Add 3-4 long chains covered in single crochet, tipped with tiny light green leaves, draping over the pot’s edge like a string-of-pearls plant.
• Pastel Rainbow Set: Make several pots using pink, lavender, and yellow leaves instead of green for a whimsical, non-realistic succulent shelf display.

If you make this Happy Succulent in a Pot, I’d love to see it! Save this pattern to your Pinterest board so you can find it again, and tag your finished project with #FoodieRippleCrochet.