Bring a splash of greenery to your space—no watering required! 🌿✨ This Amigurumi Hanging Succulent Plant is the perfect blend of charm and low-maintenance décor. With its cascading tendrils and plump little leaves, it mimics the look of a real hanging plant while adding a cozy handmade touch. Whether you’re decorating a sunny nook, gifting a plant-loving friend, or simply craving a quick and satisfying project, this crochet succulent is a delightful way to stitch up some botanical joy.
Designed to dangle from shelves, hooks, or even rearview mirrors, this pattern lets you play with texture, color, and personality. Try soft sage greens for a natural vibe or go bold with pastel pinks and purples for a whimsical twist. Add a tiny pot or crochet a hanging basket for extra flair! No matter how you customize it, this little yarn plant is sure to brighten your day—and your décor—with every stitch. 🧶💚🪴
🌿 Amigurumi Hanging Succulent Plant Pattern
Brighten up your indoor space with this charming amigurumi hanging succulent! This no-water-needed plant makes the perfect handmade gift or home decor accent. The pot, soil, and thick hanging cords give it a realistic and delightful finish, all crocheted with chunky cotton yarn for texture.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Uses basic crochet stitches with simple assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 5–6 inches tall (including the hanging loop), and 3–4 inches wide.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn: Chunky cotton or worsted-weight yarn in the following colors:
- Beige for the pot
- Brown for the soil
- Light and dark green for the succulent leaves
- Hook: 3.5 mm or appropriate size for your yarn
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
🪴 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- SC – Single Crochet
- INC – Increase (2 SC in one stitch)
- DEC – Decrease (SC two together)
- SL ST – Slip Stitch
- CH – Chain
- ST – Stitch
- FO – Fasten Off
🧵 Pattern Instructions
🌱 Succulent Leaves (Make 6–8)
Use green yarn (mix shades if desired):
- CH 13
- Starting in 2nd chain from hook: SC in next 11 STs, 3 SC in last CH
- Turn and continue on the other side of the chain: SC in next 10 STs, INC in last ST
- FO, leave long tail for sewing
- Curve the leaf naturally when sewing to give it dimension
Optional: Slightly stuff the base of each leaf if you want it puffier.
🪴 Soil (Inner Brown Part)
Use brown yarn:
- MR, 6 SC into ring (6)
- INC around (12)
- (SC, INC) around (18)
- (2 SC, INC) around (24)
- (3 SC, INC) around (30)
6–7. SC around (30) - FO, leave tail to sew into pot
Lightly stuff before attaching to pot.
🧺 Pot (Outer Beige Part)
Use beige yarn:
- MR, 6 SC into ring (6)
- INC around (12)
- (SC, INC) around (18)
- (2 SC, INC) around (24)
- (3 SC, INC) around (30)
6–8. SC around (30) - In back loops only: SC around (30)
10–12. SC around (30) - FO and weave in end
🧵 Hanging Strings
Cut 3 strands of beige yarn, each about 16–18 inches long. Twist each one to double strand, then braid or twist tightly. Tie all three together at the top. Attach evenly around the top edge of the pot and secure with tight knots.
🪡 Assembly
- Sew the brown soil circle securely into the pot.
- Attach the leaves to the top of the soil, fanning them out around the center. Slightly bend them as you stitch for a natural succulent look.
- Sew or tie the braided hanging loop securely to the sides of the pot. Make sure it hangs evenly.
- Weave in all remaining ends.
✨ Final Touches
- You can add tiny blush to the leaf tips with a bit of pink embroidery thread or fabric paint for personality.
- Attach a wooden bead or loop at the top for easy wall hanging.
- Use contrasting yarn or felt dots to add “pebbles” to the soil if desired.
💚 Wrap-Up
Congratulations! You’ve just made an adorable hanging succulent that will never wilt. Perfect for plant lovers, office desks, or gifts that show a little handmade love. This project is beginner-friendly, relaxing to make, and endlessly customizable with different greens and pot colors.
🌿 Happy crocheting and may your handmade jungle keep growing!
