Creating a crochet snake plant in a pot is a fun and creative project that allows you to add a touch of greenery to your home decor without the need for actual plants. Here’s a free pattern and description to help you make your very own crocheted snake plant:

Materials Needed:

  1. Yarn: You’ll need two different shades of green yarn – one for the leaves and one for the pot. Choose a worsted weight or medium weight yarn in your preferred brand and color. You can also use scraps of yarn for smaller projects.
  2. Crochet Hook: Use an appropriate hook size for your chosen yarn. Typically, a 4.5mm (US 7) or 5mm (US H/8) crochet hook works well for medium-weight yarn.
  3. Stuffing: You’ll need some fiberfill or stuffing material to stuff the leaves and give them a plump appearance.
  4. Yarn Needle: A large-eye blunt yarn needle is essential for weaving in ends and sewing pieces together.

Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain
  • sc: single crochet
  • hdc: half double crochet
  • dc: double crochet
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • st: stitch
  • inc: increase (work two stitches in the same stitch)
  • dec: decrease (work two stitches together)

Instructions:

Snake Plant Leaves (Make 4-5):

  1. Foundation Row: Start with a magic ring (or ch 2 and work into the second ch from the hook). In the ring, sc 6 times. Pull the ring tight and sl st to the first sc to join. (6 sc)
  2. Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), inc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. (12 sc)
  3. Round 2: Ch 1, [sc in the next st, inc in the next st] repeat around. Sl st to the first st to join. (18 sc)
  4. Round 3: Ch 1, [sc in the next 2 sts, inc in the next st] repeat around. Sl st to the first st to join. (24 sc)
  5. Round 4: Ch 1, [sc in the next 3 sts, inc in the next st] repeat around. Sl st to the first st to join. (30 sc)
  6. Rounds 5-10: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. (30 sc) Repeat this for a total of 6 rounds.
  7. Round 11: Ch 1, [sc in the next 3 sts, dec over the next 2 sts] repeat around. Sl st to the first st to join. (24 sc)
  8. Round 12: Ch 1, [sc in the next 2 sts, dec over the next 2 sts] repeat around. Sl st to the first st to join. (18 sc)
  9. Round 13: Ch 1, [sc in the next st, dec over the next 2 sts] repeat around. Sl st to the first st to join. (12 sc)
  10. Round 14: Ch 1, [dec over the next 2 sts] repeat around. Sl st to the first st to join. (6 sc)
  11. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Pot:

  1. Foundation Round: Start with a magic ring (or ch 2 and work into the second ch from the hook). In the ring, sc 6 times. Pull the ring tight and sl st to the first sc to join. (6 sc)
  2. Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), inc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. (12 sc)
  3. Rounds 2-4: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. (12 sc) Repeat this for a total of 3 rounds.
  4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

  1. Stuff the leaves with fiberfill to give them a plump appearance.
  2. Sew the leaves onto the pot, evenly spacing them around the top edge of the pot.
  3. Weave in all loose ends.

And there you have it, your crocheted snake plant in a pot! You can adjust the size of the leaves or pot to your liking and even add details like stitching lines to mimic the appearance of a real snake plant. Enjoy your adorable crochet creation!