Beautify Your Home With Realistic Crochet Houseplants

Liat GatMarch 15, 2023

Real plants can die. Crochet plants can't!

Even if you have killed a houseplant or two in your day, even if your cats chew on any living thing, or even if you just don’t get enough light in your house, you can still have beautiful houseplants decorating your home.

Here are all the crochet houseplants I've made so far (with links to their patterns)

Today’s post contains links to all the patterns I used so you can try them for yourself.

Crochet Coleus Plant
Crochet Miltonia Orchid
Crochet Monstera Plant
Crochet Moth Orchid
Crochet Pansies

Where to put a (crochet) houseplant: start in your entryway or foyer

Feng shui teaches us that when you first enter a home, you unconsciously look for signs that indicate if it is a comfortable, safe, and inviting space to be.

A living plant gives you that positive feedback that your home is connected to nature. It helps you feel safe and sends you the important message that you are doing well in your life.

But what if your foyer is dark and windowless? Fake plants to the rescue! In feng shui, realistic fake plants (not plastic) are ok. So silk plants work.

But in addition, artistic versions like glass, wood, and, yes, knit and crochet plants work great, too!

Where to Get Crochet Patterns for Realistic Houseplants

Pippa Patterns is the genius designer behind these incredibly lifelike crochet flower patterns

I did not create these patterns, I just followed the directions (and learned a LOT about crochet in doing so). These designs are courtesy of Connie Rockliff of Pippa Patterns, and you can find her on Etsy, Ravelry, and PippaPatterns.com.

I found her by browsing on Etsy and I really enjoyed the experience. I added my favorite designs to different collections to keep them all organized.

Her designs use mostly DMC Petra Cotton #5 thread and a 1.5mm crochet hook (more info below). All her patterns are complete photo tutorials, not just the written directions. Even a beginner (see my Beginner Crochet course, below) can follow her tutorials and successfully make these flowers.

Take it a step further with super-realistic creations from Happy Patty Crochet

To really astound yourself, take a look at some of the incredibly fine-gauge designs by designer Happy Patty Crochet.

Made with a 0.5mm hook and size 40 (gossamer-thin) crochet thread, these are the trompe-l’oeil of the crochet flower world.

Here are the two patterns of hers I’ve bought in the hopes of making someday.

African Violet
Cattleya Orchid

If your mind is blown, you’re not alone! They look like the real thing.

What I learned from working on these super-fine projects is that while I prefer the bigger-gauge Pippa Patterns for now, you can improve your technique a LOT by working at a tiny gauge and then going back to a larger one.

Resources: Supplies and Accessories

I got DMC Petra 5 crochet thread and 1.5mm crochet hooks at Wool Warehouse in the UK

I found the best selection of DMC Petra #5 crochet thread at Wool Warehouse in Leamington Spa, UK. They offer super-fast international shipping, which means you could be starting your new crochet houseplant dangerously soon.

DMC Petra 5 Cotton, Red
DMC Petra 5 Cotton, Pink
DMC Petra 5 Cotton, Green

They also have a fantastic selection of crochet hooks. I tried several brands.

Addi Swing's big thumb rest helps you crochet with good form
Tulip Etimo feels light and fast as you crochet

Don't kill your eyes! Magnify.

One of the best tips I found for easily upping your crochet game is to use a magnifying work lamp. Even if your eyesight is great, why strain to see those teeny-tiny stitches?

I got a Brightech LightView Pro Flex Magnifying Lamp and WOW! Now I can see what I’m doing! It’s an absolute must when working with teeny-tiny size 40 thread.

Brightech LightView Pro Flex
Liat crocheting with magnifying lamp

A new crochet plant or flower for every season

In Feng Shui, it’s considered beneficial to change the plants and decorations in your entryway to reflect the seasons.

This helps keep you in tune with the cycles and rhythms of nature, a big component of the ancient East-Asian concept of good luck (= being in the right place at the right time).

It’s my secret dream to crochet one or several plants for each season, and keep them packed away like Christmas decorations until it’s time to bring them out and enjoy them.

Here are the crochet flower patterns that are on my seasonal wishlist:

Crochet Flowers and Plants for Spring

Pippa Patterns

Daffodil
Tulip
Pansy and Viola

Happy Patty Crochet

Cherry Blossom
Daffodil
Lilac

Crochet Flowers and Plants for Summer

Pippa Patterns

Sunflower
Rhododendron
Gerbera Daisy

Happy Patty Crochet

Open Rose
Sunflower
Gerbera Daisy

Crochet Flowers and Plants for Fall

Pippa Patterns

Tiger Lily
Dahlia
Chrysanthemum

Happy Patty Crochet

Cala Lily
Hydrangea
Ranunculus

Crochet Flowers and Plants for Winter

Poinsettias

Pippa Patterns
Natagor Finlayson
Happy Patty Crochet

Winter Flowers

Primrose
Cyclamen
Crocus

Start Learning to Crochet Today

Anyone can make amazing crochet creations like the flowers you see above. It all starts with learning the basic stitches and learning to follow a crochet pattern.

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With this class, while you may not be ready to jump into all of these designs, you’ll know the basics enough to understand all the different abbreviations used and be able to follow along with the photo tutorials.

My daughter and I took this class together and had so much fun!

Even though I have crocheted things in the past, I have always been confused about the basics and the anatomy of a crochet stitch. This class was incredibly helpful.

Lori Fitzsimmons

Windsor Locks, CT

Want a video class specifically on crocheted houseplants?

I’m working on the idea! I’d have to talk to Pippa Patterns to see how we could collaborate on a video tutorial, so no promises yet, but if you ARE interested, make sure you study and practice the exercises in my Beginner Crochet class above.

That way you’ll be ready to learn all the tips and tricks required to easily crochet yourself some stunning houseplants as soon as it’s time.

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Fun Times: Family Photos

Max will be 4 months old by the time you’re reading this! He can now push up briefly while on his stomach, and hold onto the toys Milo places on his chest.

Thankfully for me he still sleeps well on the Boppy after/while nursing, so I can get stuff done like write this blog post.

Milo’s going to preschool 5 hours a day now, which is a blessing for us all. The downside is that he brings home lots of germs and Max has spent a good part of his short life already sick with colds and coughs (and the grownups haven’t been spared either).

We are looking forward to spending some restful nights without anyone coughing, at some point.

Are you going to try your hand at some crocheted houseplants? Which ones are your favorites? Leave a comment and let me know!

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