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Jack in Love Tree Amigurumi Pattern

Jack in Love Tree Amigurumi Pattern
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6-8 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Jack in Love Tree Amigurumi Pattern

This delightful Jack in Love pattern brings together the charm of amigurumi with the beauty of nature-inspired design. The pattern features a sturdy white pot base, rich brown tree trunk with wire-supported branches that form a heart shape, and sweet embroidered facial details that give Jack his lovable personality. The combination of different stitching techniques, color changes, and structural elements makes this project both engaging and rewarding.

Jack in Love Tree Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

With detailed photo instructions and clear step-by-step guidance, you'll create a unique decorative piece that's perfect for gifting or adding character to your own space. The wire armature ensures the branches maintain their heart shape beautifully.

Why You'll Love This Jack in Love Tree Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it's so different from typical amigurumi projects! The combination of functional design with adorable character details makes Jack in Love truly special. I enjoy how the wire-supported branches add an engineering element to the crochet work, and the way the heart shape comes together is incredibly satisfying. The embroidered facial features give Jack such personality, and watching those branches transform into a heart is pure magic. It's a conversation starter that brings smiles to everyone who sees it!

Jack in Love Tree Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Jack in Love Tree Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Jack in Love Tree Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Jack in Love Tree Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with this pattern to create different seasonal versions! For autumn, I swap the green leaves for warm orange, red, and yellow tones, giving Jack a gorgeous fall foliage look. During winter holidays, I've made versions with tiny white snowflake embellishments on the branches or used sparkly yarn for a festive shimmer.

You could also play with the pot colors - imagine a terracotta orange instead of white, or even add painted details to mimic a real ceramic pot. I've tried adding small crochet flowers between the leaves for a spring version, and it looked absolutely adorable!

For a more whimsical touch, consider giving Jack different facial expressions - sleepy eyes, winking, or even heart-shaped eyes instead of the standard design. You could also adjust the branch positioning to create different shapes beyond the heart, like outstretched welcoming arms.

Another fun variation is scaling the pattern up with bulky yarn and a larger hook to create a statement piece, or scaling down with thread and a tiny hook for a miniature version. The wire technique works beautifully at any size!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to stuff the base firmly enough before adding the soil section, which can cause the pot to lose its shape and stability over time ✗ Not using the invisible decrease technique correctly for the soil top, resulting in visible bumps that detract from the smooth finished appearance ✗ Measuring wire incorrectly for the branches, leading to branches that are too short or don't reach far enough into the body for proper support ✗ Skipping the color change instructions and cutting yarn too early, which creates unnecessary loose ends and makes color transitions less smooth and professional

Jack in Love Tree Amigurumi Pattern

Create this enchanting Jack in Love tree character, a whimsical potted plant with personality! This unique amigurumi features a charming tree with heart-shaped branches, adorable embroidered facial features, and delicate green leaves. Standing approximately 15cm tall, Jack brings a touch of botanical magic to your crochet collection. Perfect for plant lovers and amigurumi enthusiasts alike, this pattern combines traditional techniques with creative design elements including wire-supported branches that can be posed into a lovely heart shape.

Intermediate 6-8 Hours

Materials Needed for Jack in Love Tree Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Sport weight yarn (Fine yarn) for cotton+acrylic blend or Fingering (Super fine yarn) for 100% cotton
  • 02
    White yarn approximately 20g (Alize Cotton Gold #55 or similar)
  • 03
    Black yarn approximately 15g (Yarn Art Jeans #53 or similar)
  • 04
    Brown yarn approximately 10g (Yarn Art Jeans #40 or similar)
  • 05
    Green yarn approximately 5g (Yarn Art Jeans #82 or similar)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 2mm (Clover Amour or equivalent 1.75mm regular hook)
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Tapestry needle
  • 04
    Pins
  • 05
    Stitch marker or piece of yarn
  • 06
    Fiberfill stuffing
  • 07
    Stuffing tool (wooden skewers and tweezers)
  • 08
    Wire 2mm approximately 60cm (copper wire recommended)
  • 09
    Piece of plastic for base stability (plastic container lid)

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— BASE :

Round 1 :

6 sc in a MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(inc, 1 sc) * 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(inc, 2 sc) * 6 (24)

Round 5 :

(inc, 3 sc) * 6 (30)

Round 6 :

2 sc, (inc, 4 sc) * 5, inc, 2 sc (36)

Round 7 :

(inc, 5 sc) * 6 (42)

Round 8 :

3 sc, (inc, 6 sc) * 5, inc, 3 sc (48)

Round 9 :

(inc, 7 sc) * 6 (54)

Round 10 :

4 sc, (inc, 8 sc) * 5, inc, 4 sc (60)

Info :

Change to white color (fasten off black yarn)

Round 11 :

BLO 60 sc (60)

Round 12 :

(inc, 9 sc) * 6 (66)

Round 13 :

66 sc (66)

Round 14 :

5 sc, (inc, 10 sc) *5, inc, 5 sc (72)

Round 15 :

72 sc (72)

Round 16 :

(inc, 11 sc) * 6 (78)

Round 17-21 :

78 sc (78)

Round 22 :

(dec, 11 sc) * 6 (72)

Round 23-25 :

72 sc (72)

Round 26 :

5 sc, (dec, 10 sc) * 5, dec, 5 sc (66)

Round 27-30 :

66 sc (66)

Info :

Cut out a piece of plastic to fit the bottom and put it inside the base. If your plastic is too flexible, cut out 2 or 3 pieces and put them together.

Round 31 :

FLO 66 sc (66)

Round 32 :

66 sc (66)

Info :

Cut the yarn off leaving a tail 15-20 cm to weave in the end. Use the straight edge method.

— TOP (SOIL) :

Info :

Attach black yarn to the back loop of 30th round. Make regular decreases in the next round instead of invisible ones.

Round 1 :

(dec, 9 sc) * 6 (60)

Round 2 :

4 sc, (dec, 8 sc) * 5, dec, 4 sc (54)

Round 3 :

(dec, 7 sc) * 6 (48)

Round 4 :

(dec, 6 sc) * 6 (42)

Round 5 :

(dec, 5 sc) * 6 (36)

Round 6 :

(dec, 4 sc) * 6 (30)

Info :

Stuff the base firmly

Round 7 :

(dec, 3 sc) * 6 (24)

Info :

Change to brown color (fasten off black yarn)

Round 8 :

FLO 24 sc (24)

Round 9 :

(dec, 2 sc) * 6 (18)

Round 10-11 :

18 sc (18)

Round 12 :

(dec, 1 sc) * 6 (12)

Round 13-16 :

12 sc (12)

Info :

Stuff the stem. From the next round, we will start to make branches.

Round 17 :

6 sc, ch 2 (8)

Info :

Continue crocheting the next round starting from the 1st stitch of the previous round. Mark the 2nd of 2 chains, we will need it while crocheting the second branch.

Round 18 :

6 sc, 2 sc along the chain into BLO of the chain, as we will need the front loops to crochet the second branch (8)

Round 19-27 :

8 sc (8)

Round 28 :

dec, 6 (7)

Round 29-32 :

7 sc (7)

Round 33 :

dec, 5 (6)

Round 34-43 :

6 sc (6)

Info :

Measure how much wire you will need, it should be inserted into the branch and about half of the body, cut 2 such pieces. Bend the bottom and top parts, insert the wire. Because of the crochet tension, your branch may be shorter than expected. If you consider that it is not long enough, add a few rows, but remember how many, to make the same number of rows on the second branch.

Info :

Cut the yarn off leaving a 15 cm tail for closing the opening. Insert the yarn tail into a needle, go under the front loops of all 6 sc, tighten the thread and weave in the yarn end.

Info :

Crochet the 2nd branch. Attach yarn to the marked loop of 17th round, leave 10-15 cm yarn tail, we will need it later.

Round 17 :

2 sc along the chain, 6 sc (8)

Round 18 :

8 sc (8)

Info :

Repeat rounds 19-43 of the first branch

Info :

Insert the 2nd piece of wire into the 2nd branch. Cut the yarn off and close the opening. If there is a hole left between two branches, sew it using the yarn tail left from starting the 2nd branch. Bend the branches to form a heart.

— LEAVES :

Separate leaves (make 4) :

Ch 4, turn, work from the 2nd ch from hook: 1 sc, 2 hdc in 1 loop, 1 sc, ch 2, sl st into the 2nd ch from hook, continue on the other side of the chain, 1 sc, 2 hdc in 1 loop, 1 sc, sl st into the 1st stitch of the row

Info :

Cut the yarn off leaving 10-15 cm for sewing

Leaves on branches (make 4) :

Crochet the leaves in the same way, but make the last sl st with brown yarn. Ch 5, attach it to the tree with a sl st.

Info :

Weave in the ends. Sew the leaves on the branches randomly, you may attach some small branches on the inner side of the tree, and then sew the leaf to the outer side.

Small branches without leaves :

Attach brown yarn to the tree, ch 6, starting from the 2nd ch from the hook: 5 sl st, sl st to the same place from where the ch begins. Cut the yarn off and weave in the ends. If the branch looks down, make a few stitches to make it look up.

— EYES (make 2) :

Info :

Work with black yarn. Eyes will be worked in rows with a turning ch.

Row 1 :

Ch 2, turn, work from the 2nd ch from hook: 3 sc in 1 stitch, ch 1, turn (3)

Row 2 :

inc, 1 sc, inc, ch 1, turn (5)

Row 3 :

inc, 3 sc, inc, ch 1, turn (7)

Row 4 :

inc, 5 sc, inc, ch 1, turn (9)

Row 5 :

Skip 2 stitches, crochet into the 3rd stitch: (1 hdc, 2 dc, 2 tr, 2 dc, 1 hdc), sl st into the next stitch, skip 2 stitches, crochet into the 3rd stitch: (1 hdc, 2 dc, 2 tr, 2 dc, 1 hdc)

Info :

Continue crocheting around the heart: 3 sc on the side part, 3 sc into the base ch, 3 sc on the side part

Info :

Cut the yarn off leaving 40-50 cm. Weave in the end using the straight edge method, but in this case do not skip any stitches, insert the needle into the 1st stitch of the row. Do not cut off the yarn, we will need it to sew the eyes to the base.

— ASSEMBLING :

Info :

Pin the eyes between rounds 15 and 25 (if you count from the 1st white round, the eyes will be between the 8th and 18th rounds), the shortest distance between eyes is 6 stitches (on the 14th round). Make sure that the middle part of the tree (the place where the branches are divided) corresponds with the middle part of the face.

Info :

Sew them around using an invisible stitch: grab a stitch on the head, insert the needle into a stitch on the eye (from the inner side), insert it back into the next stitch on the eye (from the outer side). Sew the eyes around and weave in the end.

Mouth :

Cut a piece of yarn (approximately 10 cm) and pin it to create a guideline for embroidering the mouth. Embroider the mouth with black yarn, you will need 50-60 cm for the mouth and nose. If your yarn looks thin, you may use 2 threads for embroidery. Thread a needle and embroider the mouth following this guideline using running stitch. Cover the blank spaces left with vertical stitches. Don't cut the yarn off, continue to embroider the nose.

Nose :

Mark the points where the nose should be (if you count from the 1st white row, the nose will be between 6th and 8th rounds). The distance between the upper points is 1 stitch and between the lower points is 5 stitches. Embroider the nose making 3 stitches for each nostril. Weave in the yarn end.

Assembly Instructions

  • Pin the heart-shaped eyes between rounds 15-25 of the white pot section, ensuring 6 stitches distance between them at the narrowest point
  • Sew the eyes using invisible stitching technique, working around the entire heart shape from inner to outer edges
  • Create a pinned guideline for the mouth placement and embroider using running stitch with black yarn, filling gaps with vertical stitches
  • Embroider the nose between rounds 6-8 from the white section, making 3 stitches for each nostril with proper spacing
  • Sew separate leaves randomly onto the branches, some on inner sides and some on outer sides for dimensional effect
  • Attach small decorative branches without leaves to the tree using slip stitches, adjusting their angle if needed
  • Bend the wire-supported branches gently into a heart shape, ensuring both sides are symmetrical and well-positioned

Important Notes

  • 💡Use invisible decrease technique as instructed for smooth, professional-looking results, especially on the soil section
  • 💡Keep track of rounds with a stitch marker to avoid losing your place during continuous spiral work
  • 💡Cut plastic base pieces slightly smaller than the opening to ensure they fit inside comfortably without distorting the pot shape
  • 💡Measure and cut wire carefully before inserting into branches, bending the ends to prevent poking through the fabric
  • 💡Stuff the base very firmly to create a stable foundation that will support the weight of the tree branches
  • 💡Remember to leave long yarn tails where specified, as these are needed for closing openings and sewing components together
  • 💡Mark the chain loops carefully when working the branch split to ensure proper placement of the second branch

This enchanting Jack in Love pattern transforms simple crochet techniques into a whimsical botanical character that's sure to steal hearts! The combination of structured wire work, expressive embroidered features, and posable heart-shaped branches makes this project uniquely special. Perfect for plant lovers, Valentine's gifts, or anyone who appreciates amigurumi with personality, Jack brings joy to every space he occupies. 🌳💚 Happy crocheting! 🧶✨

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FAQs

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes! The pattern works with sport weight (fine) or fingering weight (super fine) yarn. Just remember that using different yarn weights will change the final size of your Jack in Love. The pattern specifies approximately 15cm with the recommended materials, but thicker yarn will create a larger toy and thinner yarn a smaller one.

Is the wire absolutely necessary for this project?

The wire is highly recommended as it provides structure and allows the branches to maintain their heart shape. Without wire, the branches would be floppy and unable to hold their pose. Copper wire is best because it's durable and bends easily, but steel or aluminum wire can work as alternatives.

How do I prevent holes between the two branches?

The pattern includes instructions to leave a 10-15cm yarn tail when starting the second branch specifically for this purpose. After completing both branches, use this tail to sew any gaps closed between where the branches split. The detailed photos in the pattern guide you through this process.

What's the best way to embroider the facial features?

The pattern recommends creating a pinned guideline first for the mouth placement, then using running stitch followed by vertical stitches to fill gaps. For the nose, mark the exact stitch positions before embroidering. If your yarn appears thin, the pattern suggests using 2 threads together for better coverage and definition.

Can I make the branches longer or adjust their size?

Absolutely! The pattern specifically mentions that your branches may turn out shorter due to crochet tension and encourages adding extra rows if needed. Just remember to add the same number of rows to both branches so they match. Make sure to adjust your wire length accordingly if you modify the branch length.