Crochet Tulip in a Pot

Crochet Pattern for Tulip in a Pot

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Red, yellow, green, and brown cotton yarn
• Crochet hook: 2.5–3 mm
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Plastic or cardboard for pot base
• Tapestry needle

Steps for the Tulip Flower

1. Petals (Make 5):
   • Start with yellow yarn.
   • Round 1: 6 SC in a magic ring.
   • Round 2: INC in each stitch (12 SC).
   • Round 3: (SC, INC) around (18 SC).
   • Switch to red yarn and work evenly for 4 rounds.
   • Finish with a scalloped edge using (SC, 2 DC, SC) in each stitch.
2. Assemble Petals:
   • Sew the petals together at the base to form a tulip shape.

Steps for the Stem and Leaves

1. Stem:
   • Using green yarn, create a tube by working in continuous rounds.
   • Round 1: 6 SC in a magic ring.
   • Round 2: SC in each stitch to the desired length. Stuff with fiberfill.
2. Leaves (Make 2):
   • Chain 10, SC along the chain, increase at the tip (3 SC in the same stitch), and mirror the SC back down the chain.

Pot and Assembly

1. Pot Base:
   • Use brown yarn to crochet a flat circle for the pot’s base.
   • Work in SC, increasing evenly to the desired size.
2. Pot Walls:
   • Build up the walls by working in SC without increases. Add a slight taper by decreasing every few rounds.
3. Assembly:
   • Fill the pot with fiberfill or a weight for stability.
   • Attach the stem to the center of the pot and sew the leaves onto the base of the stem.

Note: Here is a pattern suggestion for you to create your own pattern. The end result may vary.