Mini crochet flower pots are a delightful DIY project that combine creativity, color, and charm. Whether you’re making them as cheerful desk accessories, gifts, or playful home decor, these small pots are quick to crochet and easy to customize. Using soft wool yarn gives them warmth and texture, making them an adorable addition to any space. Here’s how to create your own using basic crochet techniques.
1. Choose Materials and Prepare Your Yarn
Materials Needed:
- Wool yarn (DK or worsted weight) in earthy tones for the pot and green or bright colors for flowers
- Crochet hook: 3.5 mm–4.5 mm (depending on yarn thickness)
- Tapestry needle for sewing parts
- Scissors
- Polyfill stuffing (for the soil and flowers)
- Optional: small buttons or beads to decorate
Yarn Tip: Choose 100% wool or wool blends for a cozy, felted look. Neutral browns or tans work well for the pot base, while you can get creative with flower colors.
2. Crochet the Mini Pot Base and “Soil”
Pot Base (worked in rounds):
- Start with a magic ring, ch 1.
- Round 1: 6 sc in ring (6 sts)
- Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12 sts)
- Round 3: 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next repeat (18 sts)
- Round 4–5: Continue increasing until you reach ~2–2.5″ in diameter.
- Next Rounds: Sc in each stitch around without increasing to build the sides (~5–6 rounds). Use BLO (back loop only) to create a ridge for the pot’s base if desired.
Optional “Soil” Insert:
- After pot is complete, make a small flat circle (~1–2 rounds) in dark brown and stuff lightly.
- Insert and sew it into the top of the pot to represent soil for the flower to sit on.
3. Make and Attach the Mini Flowers
Basic 5-Petal Flower:
- Magic ring, ch 1.
- [Ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st] into the ring 5 times for 5 petals.
- Fasten off, weave in ends.
Flower Center or Leaf (optional):
- Add a small contrasting center or a couple of green leaves using chain stitches.
Assembly:
- Sew the flower onto the “soil” or top center of the pot.
- You can also make a small stem (ch 5–7 and sc back down) to attach flower a bit above the soil for dimension.
🌼 Customization Tip: Make a set of pots in different colors and sizes to use as table toppers or keychains!
Conclusion
Crocheting your own mini flower pots with wool is a quick, joyful project that’s perfect for using up yarn scraps and practicing circular crochet. These tiny creations make sweet gifts, brighten up small spaces, and are endlessly customizable. Whether you add one cheerful bloom or a whole bouquet, your handmade flower pot will bring handmade charm wherever it sits.
Images and patterns courtesy of Dương Liễu Handmade