Plants vs. Zombies Crochet Spooky Plant Pattern

Crochet Spooky Plant pattern is just perfect for both Halloween enthusiasts and Plants vs. Zombies fans! This tutorial guides you through crafting a charming chomper with three shades of green. You’ll sculpt a detailed head, complete with realistic wire-reinforced shape and sharp felt teeth, atop a sturdy stem. The guide walks you through adding intricate details like a patterned tongue, spikes, and vibrant leaves. With a mix of simple and advanced stitches, this project offers a fun challenge that results in a unique, eye-catching decoration or playful gift.

Attributes Of Crochet Spooky Plant

Materials Needed:

Green yarn (light, medium, dark), white felt, hot glue, tapestry needle, pins, 3mm crochet hook, wire, stuffing.

Crocheting:

Use a magic ring to start.
Incorporate wire during crocheting for structure.

Sewing:

Align and sew parts accurately.
Use shallow, even stitches.

Assembly:

Secure tongue, spikes, and leaves in place.
Stuff progressively to maintain shape.

Miscellaneous:

Switch yarn colors smoothly.
Craft in a comfortable environment.

How To Crochet Spooky Plant Amigurumi

Materials Needed:

Three shades of green yarn (light, medium, and dark)
White felt
Hot glue
Tapestry needle
Crochet hook (3 mm)
Two different thicknesses of wire (for support and structure)
Stuffing

Abbreviations:

MR: Magic Ring
ch: Chain
sc: Single Crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: Decrease
dc: Double Crochet
tr: Triple Crochet
ss: Slip Stitch

Head Pattern:

Lower Part:

Round 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Round 2: inc in each stitch [12]
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 [18]
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]
Round 6: sc in each stitch [30]
Round 7: (4 sc, inc) x 6 [36]
Round 8: (5 sc, inc) x 6 [42]
Round 9: sc in each stitch [42]
Round 10: (6 sc, inc) x 6 [48]
Round 11: (7 sc, inc) x 6 [54]
Round 12: sc in each stitch [54]

Wire Insertion (Round 13): Cut the wire to circle the inside of the lower part. Join one thinner wire into the round as you crochet.
Continue Round 13: sc in each stitch while incorporating wire [54]. Fasten off.

Upper Part:

Repeat Rounds 1-11 as above.
Round 13: Incorporate wire as in the lower part [54]. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Mouth Joining:

Using a medium green yarn:

Step 1: Count 38 stitches on the lower part and 36 on the upper part.
Step 2: Join yarn to the lower part at [[Point A]], sc around until [[Point B]] [38].
Step 3: Match [[Point C]] on the upper part and sc to [[Point D]] [36].
Step 4: Join two parts by sc in different color [74]. Continue with:
- (5 sc, dec) x 3 [66]
- (33 sc, dec) x 2 [62 total]

Sew head pieces together, using contrasting stitches for the lips and securing wires.

Tongue Pattern:

Round 1: With light green, MR, 6 sc [6]
Round 2: (1 sc, inc) x 3, switch to medium green [9]
Round 3: sc in each stitch [9]
Round 4: With dark green, (2 sc, inc) x 3 [12]
Round 5: sc in each stitch [12]
Round 6: (3 sc, inc) x 3 [15]
Round 7: With dark green, sc in each stitch [15]
Round 8: (4 sc, inc) x 3 [18]
Round 9: With light green, sc in each stitch [18]

Repeat similarly through multiple rounds, changing colors, until desired tongue length.

Spikes Pattern:

Larger Spikes (2 required):
1. Round 1: MR, 4 sc [4]
2. Round 2: (1 sc, inc) x 2 [6]
3. Round 3: (2 sc, inc) x 2 [8]
4. Round 4: (3 sc, inc) x 2 [10]
5. Round 5: (4 sc, inc) x 2 [12]
6. Round 6: (5 sc, inc) x 2 [14]
7. Round 7: (6 sc, inc) x 2 [16]
Smaller Spikes:
- Medium: Repeat rounds 1–6.
- Small: Repeat rounds 1–5.

Teeth and Leaves:

Cut 4 large and 8 small teeth from white felt.
Smaller Leaves (6):
- Magic Ring, ch 6, work each side: [sc, hdc, dc, dc, 4 dc in last, turn] [DC, HDC, sc, ss]
Large Leaves with Wire (5):
- Chain 10, work similar stitch pattern, incorporating wire for structure.