The Crochet Smiley Flowerpot Pattern is super cute and fun to make! It has a happy face on the pot and uses easy crochet stitches like single and double crochets. The pot has little legs and colorful flower petals. It’s great for decorating your home or giving as a gift. The round shape and bright flower make it look cheerful and unique. This pattern is perfect for adding a touch of joy to any room.
Why Love This Pattern?
- Whimsical Design: The pattern creates a smiley flower pot, which is both charming and cheerful. This playful design adds a touch of joy and personality to any space.
- Creative Customization: You can personalize the flower pot with different facial expressions and colors, allowing for creative freedom and making each project unique.
- Skill-Building: The pattern covers various crochet techniques, from making a magic loop to crocheting in continuous rounds. It’s a great project for improving your crochet skills.
- Versatile Use: The finished product can serve as a cute decorative piece, a gift, or even a playful element in a child's room.
Crochet Smiley Flowerpot Pattern
Part 1: Pot
- Starting the Pot:
- Create a magic loop.
- Round 1: Single crochet (sc) 7 times into the magic loop.
- Pull the loop tight and slip stitch (sl st) in the first stitch.
- Chain 1.
- Round 2:
- Work into the first stitch and make an increase (2 sc in the same stitch).
- Make a total of 7 increase stitches (you will have 14 stitches in total).
- Slip stitch in the first stitch to end the round.
- Chain 1.
- Round 3:
- Make a single crochet in the first stitch.
- Make an increase in the next stitch.
- Repeat this pattern around (you will have 21 stitches in total).
- Slip stitch in the first stitch to end the round.
- Chain 1.
- Round 8:
- Chain 1.
- Work into the back loops only: single crochet in each back loop.
- Slip stitch in the first stitch to end the round.
- Round 9 to Round 18:
- Single crochet in every stitch from the last round.
- Finish the base and sides of the pot.
- Adding the Face:
- Cut a piece of black or brown yarn and thread a needle.
- Sew the face on the lower middle part of the pot. Create any expression you like (e.g., grinning squinting face or smiley face).
Part 2: Leg
- Starting the Leg:
- Make a slip knot and chain 4.
- Work from the second chain from the hook:
- Make 2 single crochets.
- Make 3 single crochets in the last chain.
- Working Down the Other Side:
- Single crochet in the next stitch.
- Increase in the last stitch.
- Slip stitch in the first stitch.
- Chain 1.
- Round 2:
- Work into the first stitch and make an increase.
- Single crochet in the next stitch.
- Make 3 increases in the following 3 stitches.
- Single crochet in the next stitch.
- Make 2 increases in the last 2 stitches.
- Slip stitch in the first stitch.
- Chain 1.
- Round 3:
- Work into the back loops only: make 7 decrease stitches.
- Round 4-5:
- Make 7 single crochets each round.
- Leave a good amount of yarn and fasten off.
- Follow the pattern to make another leg.
- Attaching the Legs:
- Sew the legs to the pot at an appropriate position.
Part 3: Cover
- Starting the Cover:
- The first two rounds follow the same pattern as the pot.
- Round 3:
- Chain 2.
- Make a double crochet increase in the first stitch.
- Chain 4.
- Skip the next 2 stitches and work into the third stitch.
- Make another double crochet increase.
- Repeat this sequence three times.
- Chain 4 and skip 2 stitches again.
- Make five double crochet increases.
- Slip stitch in the first stitch to end the round.
- Round 4:
- Chain 2.
- Double crochet in the first stitch.
- Double crochet increase in the next stitch.
- When you reach the big hole: make 4 double crochets in the space.
- Repeat the pattern and finish the section.
- Chain 1 to begin the last round.
- Last Round:
- Make 2 single crochets followed by an increase.
- Repeat this pattern 12 times.
- Make an extra 2 single crochets.
- Finish with a total of 50 cm yarn tail and fasten it off.
- Attaching the Cover:
- Stuff the pot with cotton or rags (not too full).
- Sew the cover to the pot, aligning the two holes toward the pot’s face.
Part 4: Flower Petals
- Starting the Petal:
- Create a magic loop.
- Place 4 single crochets in the loop.
- Slip stitch in the first stitch and chain 1.
- For Round 2, make 4 increase stitches (you will have 8 stitches).
- Round 3:
- Single crochet in every stitch.
- Slip stitch in the first stitch and chain 1.
- Round 4:
- Make 2 single crochets.
- Make a decrease stitch.
- Repeat this sequence once more.
- Slip stitch and fasten off.
- Making More Petals:
- Follow the pattern and create a total of 5 petals.
- Connecting Petals:
- Chain 1 and make a single crochet in the first stitch of the second petal.
- Make a decrease stitch.
- Join all five petals together and finish with a slip stitch.
Part 5: Stem
- Starting the Stem:
- Create a magic loop with green yarn and place 5 single crochets in it.
- Pull the loop tight and continue in continuous rounds (5 single crochets per round for 15 rounds).
- Changing Color:
- Change the yarn color to beige.
- Make 5 increase stitches.
- Do five decrease stitches.
- Fasten off and sew through front loops to close the piece.
- Finishing the Flower:
- Place the petals over the flower core.
Part 6: Leaf
- Preparing Wire:
- Prepare a piece of wire (10-15 cm) and set it aside.
- Starting the Leaf:
- Make a slip knot and chain 10.
- Insert the hook into the second chain from the hook, place the wire on the hook and under the working yarn.
- Crocheting with Wire:
- Make a slip stitch.
- Make 3 single crochets along the wire.
- Make 4 half double crochets.
- Make 5 half double crochets in the last chain.
- Working Down the Other Side:
- Half double crochet in the next stitch.
- Make 3 more half double crochets.
- Make 3 single crochets.
- Slip stitch in the last stitch, fasten off and weave in the yarn ends.
- Assembling the Leaf:
- Cut the wire short and twist the two wires around.
- Insert the wire into the stem at an appropriate position.
- Make 2 leaves per flower.
Final Step
- Insert the flower into the pot to complete your Smiley Flower Pot project!
Feel free to watch the video for visual guidance. Enjoy your crocheting!
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