Crochet Kawaii Succulent

what is amigurumi?

Amigurumi is a Japanese art form of creating small crocheted or knitted stuffed toys, dolls or figurines. The word “amigurumi” comes from the Japanese words “ami”, meaning crocheted or knitted, and “nuigurumi”, meaning stuffed doll. The art of making amigurumi involves using simple crochet techniques to create small and detailed shapes, which are then stuffed with fiberfill to create cute and often whimsical characters.

Worked typically in the round and are made with a combination of basic stitches such as double crochet and slip stitch. Amigurumi has become increasingly popular in recent years, with crafters around the world sharing patterns and designs to create their own unique amigurumi creations.

amigurumi patterns

If you love amigurumi why not check out these adorable patterns available on the blog and get inspired for your next make.

Kawaii succulent PATTERN

To get started, you’ll need some basic crochet skills, including how to make a magic ring, double crochet (UK term), and increasing and decreasing stitches.

Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions.

Succulent Pot: Make 2.

part one

• Row 1: With Tigerlily yarn, Ch43, Inc in second Ch from hook, SC40, Inc (44)
• Row 2: Inc, SC42, Inc (46)
• Rows 3-6: SC across (46)
• Row 7: Dec, SC42, Dec (44)
• Row 8: Dec, SC40, Dec (42)
• FO, Weave in ends.

part two

• Row 1: With Turquoise yarn, Part 1 upside down, beginning in second chain from right, SC40 (40) Leave remaining chain unworked
• Row 2: SC across (40)
• Change to Buttercup yarn
• Row 3: SC across (40)
• Row 4: Dec, SC36, Dec (38)
• Rows 5-6: SC across (38)
• Change to Tigerlily yarn
• Row 7: SC across (38)
• Row 8: Dec, SC34, Dec (36)
• Change to Turquoise yarn
• Rows 9-11: SC across (36)
• Row 12: Dec, SC32, Dec (34)
• FO, Weave in ends.

Succulent Family Base

• Row 1:  With Jellybean yarn, Succulent Pot right side up, front side facing, beginning in second stitch from the right, SC40 (40) Leave remaining stitch unworked
• Row 2: Inc, SC38, Inc (42)
• Row 3: Inc, SC40, Inc (44)
• Row 4: Inc, SC42, Inc (46)
• Rows 5-7: SC across (46)
• Row 8: Inc, SC44, Inc (48)
• Rows 9-12: SC across (48)

daddy kawaii succulent

• Row 13: SC25 (25) Leave remaining 23 stitches unworked
• Rows 14-17: SC across (25)
• Row 18: Dec, SC23 (24)
• Rows 19-20: SC across (24)
• Row 21: Dec, SC22 (23)
• Row 22: Dec, SC21 (22)
• Row 23: SC across (22)
• Row 24: Dec, SC18, Dec (20)
• Row 25: SC across (20)
• Row 26: Dec, SC16, Dec (18)
• Row 27: SC across (18)
• Row 28: Dec, SC14, Dec (16)
• Row 29: Dec, SC12, Dec (14)
• Row 30: Dec, SC, HDC8, SC, Dec (12)
• Row 31: Dec, SC, HDC6, SC, Dec (10)
• FO, Weave in ends.

mommy kawaii succulent

• Row 1: With Jellybean yarn, beginning in fourth unworked stitch from Family Base, SC20 (20)
• Rows 2-6: SC across (20)
• Row 7: Dec, SC18 (19)
• Row 8: Dec, SC17 (18)
• Row 9: SC across (18)
• Row 10: Dec, SC14, Dec (16)
• Row 11: SC across (16)
• Row 12: Dec, SC12, Dec (14)
• Row 13: Dec, SC, HDC8, SC, Dec (12)
• Row 14: Dec, SC, HDC6, SC, Dec (10)
• FO, Weave in ends.

baby kawaii succulent appliqué

• Make 1
• Row 1: With Medium Green yarn, Ch16, SC in second Ch from hook and in each Ch across (15)
• Rows 2-3: SC across (15)
• Row 4: Dec, SC11, Dec (13)
• Row 5: SC across (13)
• Row 6: Dec, SC9, Dec (11)
• Row 7: SC across (11)
• Row 8: Dec, SC, HDC5, SC, Dec (9)
• Row 9: Dec, SC, HDC3, SC, Dec (7)
• FO, Weave in ends
• Finish edge of overlay – SC up right side, across top, down left side only. FO, Leave long tail for sewing.

flower

• Make 1
• With Tropical Pink yarn, MR, *Ch 2, DC2, Ch 2, Sl St* into center of MR. Repeat * to* two additional times to create three petals.
• FO, Leave long tail for sewing.

daddy succulent cheeks: Cheek is worked in a continuous round, do not join

• Make 2
• Rnd 1: With Pink yarn, MR, SC6 (6)
• Rnd 2: Inc x6 (12)
• Join, FO, Leave long tail for sewing.

Mommy Succulent Cheeks: Cheek is worked in a continuous round, do not join

• Make 2
• Rnd 1: With Pink yarn, MR, SC4 (4)
• Rnd 2: Inc x4 (8)
• Join, FO, Leave long tail for sewing.

Baby Succulent Cheeks

Baby Succulent Cheeks: Cheek is worked in a continuous round, do not join

• Make 2
• Rnd 1: With Pink yarn, MR, SC6 (6)
• Join, FO, Leave long tail for sewing.

Moustache

• Row 1: With Graphite yarn, Ch 16, Sl St in second Ch from hook, Sl St, SC, HDC, DC, TR, DC, Sl St, Ch1, DC, TR, DC, HDC, SC, Sl St, Sl St
• FO, Leave long tail for sewing.