Crochet Miniature Potted Violet: A Charming Home Decor Project

Imagine a little touch of spring that lasts forever, no watering required! This charming Crochet Miniature Potted Violet is the perfect project for adding a handmade cozy vibe to any space or creating a thoughtful, unique gift. It’s surprisingly simple to make, even for those new to amigurumi or floral crochet.

Bring Tiny Blooms to Life: Crochet Your Own Potted Violet

With its delicate purple petals and vibrant green leaves nestled in a rustic little pot, this tiny plant brings enduring beauty without the fuss. Let’s gather our hooks and yarn and grow something beautiful!

Pattern Here

Materials You’ll Need:

Fine weight cotton yarn in: light purple (flowers), dark green (leaves), light beige (pot), small amount of yellow (flower centers).
Crochet hook (e.g., 1.5mm or suitable for your yarn to achieve a tight fabric).
Thin green floral wire (approx. 24-26 gauge) or green embroidery floss for flower stems.
Yarn needle.
Scissors.
Small amount of stuffing or a few small pebbles/beans for weight in the pot.
Hot glue gun (optional, for securing components).

Abbreviations:

MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet
sl st: slip stitch
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
FO: Fasten off
st(s): stitch(es)
(…) x N: Repeat instructions in parentheses N times
[N]: Total number of stitches in the round/row

The Pot (Beige Yarn):

Work in continuous rounds.

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
R5: BLO sc around [24]
R6-10: sc around (5 rounds) [24]
R11: sl st around. FO, weave in ends.

The Leaves (Green Yarn – Make 5-7):

Work in rows or a small oval.

Ch 7.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Continue on other side of chain: sc in next 4 st, inc in last st. [14]
R2: sc around, sl st to join. FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Flatten and shape gently.

The Flowers (Purple Yarn – Make 5):

Each flower is made of 5 petals. Work into a magic ring.

MR, ch 2.
Petal 1: (dc, tr, dc) into MR, sl st into MR.
Petal 2: (ch 2, dc, tr, dc) into MR, sl st into MR.
Repeat for Petals 3, 4, and 5.
Pull MR tight. FO, leaving a tail for weaving in.
Flower Center (Yellow Yarn): With a yarn needle, make a few small French knots or straight stitches in the center of each flower for the stamen.

Assembly:

Prepare Stems: For each flower, cut a piece of floral wire about 4-5 inches long. Fold it in half and twist gently to secure it through the back of the flower, ensuring it runs into the center. Apply a tiny dot of hot glue to secure the wire at the back of the flower base if needed.
Arrange Flowers: Insert the wired flower stems into the center of the crocheted pot. You can add a small amount of stuffing or a few pebbles to the bottom of the pot for stability before inserting the stems. Arrange the flowers naturally.
Attach Leaves: Using the tail from each leaf, sew the leaves around the base of the flower stems, on top of the ‘soil’ level inside the pot. Arrange them to cover the base and create a full look.
Final Touches: Adjust the flower and leaf positions as desired. Your everlasting potted violet is complete!

Enjoy your beautiful, low-maintenance crochet African Violet. These make wonderful gifts or charming additions to your own home decor!