Monstera Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Add a touch of tropical beauty to your space with this Monstera crochet pattern! Known for its iconic split leaves, this Monstera amigurumi is the perfect craft project for plant lovers and crafters alike. It’s a delightful way to enjoy greenery without the upkeep—plus, it’s an excellent beginner-friendly project with a stunning result.
Materials
- Yarn: Knit Picks Animation Yarn (100% Mercerized Cotton, DK weight, 139 yards per 50g skein)
- Green: 1-2 skeins for leaves
- Brown: 1 skein for soil
- Beige: 1 skein for pot
- Hook: Size D (3.25 mm) crochet hook
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
- Wire (optional): For shaping leaves and stems
- Tapestry needle: For sewing pieces together
- Stitch markers: Optional but helpful for keeping track
- Scissors
Abbreviations (U.S. Terminology)
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single crochet
- sl st: Slip stitch
- inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: Decrease (sc2tog)
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- FO: Fasten off
Finished Size
Approximately 10 inches tall (depending on leaf shaping).
Pattern Instructions
Pot
- Base (Beige yarn):
- R1: Magic ring, 6 sc in ring (6 sts)
- R2: Inc in each st (12 sts)
- R3: (Sc in next st, inc) around (18 sts)
- R4: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc) around (24 sts)
- R5: (Sc in next 3 sts, inc) around (30 sts)
- R6: (Sc in next 4 sts, inc) around (36 sts)
- R7-9: Sc in each st around (36 sts)
- FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
- Soil (Brown yarn):
- Repeat R1-R6 of the pot’s base.
- R7: (Sc in next 4 sts, dec) around (30 sts)
- R8: Sc in each st around (30 sts).
- FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
Stems
- Using green yarn:
- Ch 25-30 for each stem (vary lengths for a natural look).
- Sc in the second ch from the hook and in each ch back to the starting point.
- FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
- Make 4-5 stems (more for fuller plants).
- If desired, insert wire through the chains for adjustable stems.
Leaves
- Large Monstera Leaf:
- R1: Ch 10, sc in the second ch from the hook and in each ch across (9 sts).
- R2: Turn, ch 1, sc in the first 4 sts, ch 4, skip 2 sts, sc in the remaining 3 sts (creates a split).
- R3: Turn, ch 1, sc in the first 3 sts, ch 3, skip the split, sc in the next 2 sts, ch 3, skip the next 2 sts, sc in the last st.
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Small Monstera Leaf:
- R1: Ch 6, sc in the second ch from the hook and in each ch across (5 sts).
- R2: Turn, ch 1, sc in the first 2 sts, ch 2, skip the next st, sc in the last 2 sts.
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly
- Sew the stems to the soil evenly spaced around the center.
- Attach the leaves to the tops of the stems, alternating large and small leaves for a natural look.
- Shape the stems and leaves to your liking (use wire if added).
- Weave in all ends and secure them neatly.
Finishing Touches
Display your Monstera amigurumi proudly on a shelf, desk, or windowsill. Pair it with the Rope Plant and Pothos patterns to create a cozy crochet garden.
