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Sweet Oddity Art Planter Crochet Pattern

Sweet Oddity Art Planter Crochet Pattern
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4-6 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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Cozy Accent

A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This Sweet Oddity Art Planter Crochet Pattern

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Perfect for home décor enthusiasts and gift-givers alike, these planters add personality to any space. The pattern includes detailed assembly instructions and tips for achieving the best results with each character design.

Why You'll Love This Sweet Oddity Art Planter Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love how these planters combine functionality with adorable character design! What makes this pattern special is the versatility—you can choose which design speaks to you most, whether it's the sweet cow, friendly spider, cuddly polar bear, or unique Venus fly trap. I find that working on these projects is incredibly satisfying because you're not just creating a decorative piece, you're bringing a little friend to life that can hold plants and brighten any room. The patterns are clearly written with helpful notes throughout, and I appreciate how the designer includes both sewn and no-sew options for attaching pieces. These make wonderful gifts because they're practical, adorable, and completely unique—something you just can't find in stores!

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Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this planter pattern is—you can truly make it your own! While the pattern includes four specific designs, I've found that mixing and matching elements creates even more unique combinations. Try experimenting with different color schemes for the cow spots, or create a galaxy-themed spider using purple and blue yarns with sparkle accents.

For the polar bear, I sometimes swap the holly berries for tiny crocheted flowers or even small pom-poms for a different seasonal look. The sunflower on the cow planter can be replaced with other flowers like roses or daisies if you know those patterns. You could also adjust the plant heights by adding or removing rounds on the stems to create varied displays when grouping multiple planters together.

If you're feeling adventurous, consider adding embroidered details like freckles on the cow, web designs on the spider's body, or rosy cheeks on the polar bear for extra personality. The Venus fly trap looks amazing with gradient yarn that transitions from green to red, giving it a more realistic appearance. I've even seen crafters add tiny beads to the succulent leaves for a dewy effect.

Don't be afraid to size up or down by changing your hook size and yarn weight—just remember to adjust your safety eye sizes accordingly for proper proportions. These planters also make fantastic gift toppers when made in mini versions, or stunning centerpiece displays when made larger. The possibilities are truly endless, so let your creativity bloom alongside your handmade plants!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to use stitch markers at the beginning of rounds can cause uneven shaping and misaligned pattern counts throughout the pot structure ✗ Stuffing the pot too firmly makes it difficult to insert artificial plants and can distort the character features and overall shape ✗ Not working in back loops only when specified in rounds six and twenty creates incorrect texture and prevents proper shaping transitions ✗ Placing safety eyes at incorrect spacing or between wrong rounds results in misaligned facial features that affect the character's expression ✗ Skipping the color change instructions for the cow spots leads to an incomplete design that doesn't match the intended pattern appearance

Sweet Oddity Art Planter Crochet Pattern

Create adorable crochet planters with personality! This charming pattern includes four delightful designs: a cute cow with spots and horns, a friendly spider with eight legs, a sweet polar bear with cactus décor, and a Venus fly trap complete with stems and leaves. Each planter features a functional pot base that can hold artificial plants, making them perfect for home décor or gifts. The pattern includes detailed instructions for creating the pot structure, adding character features like eyes and noses, and crafting unique plant elements. Whether you're decorating your space or creating handmade gifts, these whimsical planters bring joy and creativity to any setting.

Intermediate 4-6 Hours

Materials Needed for Sweet Oddity Art Planter Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted Weight #4 yarn, approximately 75g of main color
  • 02
    Worsted Weight #4 yarn, approximately 25g of accent colors (colors vary by design: white and black for cow, brown and yellow for sunflower, green for plants, red for Venus fly trap, pink for cow nose)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size D or 3.25mm (for worsted weight)
  • 02
    Crochet hook size F or 3.75mm (for bulky weight)
  • 03
    Safety eyes 16mm (worsted weight projects)
  • 04
    Safety eyes 21mm (bulky spider)
  • 05
    Safety eyes 24mm (cow)
  • 06
    Safety eyes 20mm (polar bear)
  • 07
    Scissors
  • 08
    Sewing needle
  • 09
    Stitch markers
  • 10
    Fiberfill stuffing
  • 11
    Wooden dowel or cake dowel for plant stems
  • 12
    Pipe cleaners for spider legs (optional)
  • 13
    Wire 18mm nose for polar bear
  • 14
    Pins for assembly

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— Pot :

Info :

Crocheted from bottom to top. For spider, make legs first if attaching while working. Cow color changes located in separate section.

Round 1 :

Make 8 sc into a magic ring (8)

Round 2 :

Increase in each st around (16)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 8 (24)

Round 4 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)

Round 5 :

(4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)

Round 6 :

BLO sc in each st around (36)

Round 7 :

sc in each st around (36)

Round 8 :

(5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)

Round 9 :

sc in each st around (42)

Round 10 :

(6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)

Round 11-16 :

sc in each st around (48)

Round 17 :

(6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)

Round 18 :

(5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)

Round 19 :

sc in each st around (36)

Round 20 :

FLO ch 1, hdc in each st around (36)

Info :

F/O

— Cow Pot Color Changes :

Round 12 :

White 20 sc, Black 3 sc, White 25 sc (48)

Round 13 :

White 19 sc, Black 7 sc, White 22 sc (48)

Round 14 :

White 19 sc, Black 7 sc, White 22 sc (48)

Round 15 :

White 19 sc, Black 6 sc, White 23 sc (48)

Round 16 :

White 20 sc, Black 5 sc, White 23 sc (48)

Round 17 :

White (6 sc, dec) x 2, 5 sc, Black sc, dec, White (6 sc, dec) x 3 (42)

Info :

Place cow eyes between rounds 14 and 15, leaving 10 holes apart

— Spider Legs (Make 8) :

Round 1 :

Make 7 sc into a magic ring (7)

Round 2-12 :

sc in each st around (7)

Info :

Do not stuff legs. Optional: add pipe cleaner for shaping. Fold legs in half and sc opening closed. F/O and leave long tail for sewing.

Info :

For spider no-sew version Round 14: 2 sc, (work 3 sc on leg and pot, sc) x 4, 11 sc, (work 3 sc on leg and pot, sc) x 4, 3 sc

Info :

Place spider eyes between rounds 14 and 15, leaving 8 holes apart

— Polar Bear Ears (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

Make 6 sc into a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

Increase in each st around (12)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

sc in each st around (18)

Round 5 :

(sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Info :

Do not stuff ears. Fold ears in half and sc opening closed. F/O and leave long tail for sewing.

Info :

Place polar bear eyes between rounds 14 and 15, leaving 10 holes apart

— Dirt on Pot :

Info :

Attach dirt colored yarn to back loops of round 20

Round 1 :

(4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)

Round 2 :

(3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)

Round 3 :

(2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Round 5 :

dec x 6 (6)

Info :

If making cow, do not F/O. If not making cow, F/O and sew hole closed.

— Cow Dirt with Horns :

Round 1 :

Dirt color: 4 sc, dec, 3 sc, Horn Color: Ch 4, inc3 in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, Dirt Color: sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 2 sc, Work a horn, Dirt color: 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) x 2 (30)

— Stem for Cow Sunflower :

Info :

Change to green after completing dirt

Round 1-18 :

sc in each st around (6)

Info :

Insert wooden dowel inside stem. F/O and sew hole closed.

— Polar Bear Nose :

Round 1 :

Make 6 sc into a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

Increase in each st around (12)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4-5 :

sc in each st around (18)

Info :

Place 18mm nose between rounds 1 and 2. F/O and leave long tail for sewing.

— Cow Ears (Make 2) :

Info :

Make one in black, one in white

Round 1 :

Make 6 sc into a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

Increase in each st around (12)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Info :

Skip 4 st, sl st in next st. Sl st across top to give ear a pinched look. F/O and leave long tail for sewing.

— Cow Nose :

Info :

With Pink, Ch 4

Round 1 :

inc in 2nd ch from hook, sc, inc3, Working on opposite side of chain: 3 sc (9)

Round 2 :

inc x 2, 2 sc, inc x 3, sc, inc (15)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 2, 2 sc, (sc, inc) x 3, 2 sc, inc (21)

Round 4-5 :

sc in each st around (21)

Info :

F/O and leave long tail for sewing

— Sunflower :

Round 1 :

With Brown, Make 5 sc into a magic ring (5)

Round 2 :

Increase in each st around (10)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 5 (15)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) x 5 (20)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) x 5 (25)

Info :

Change to Yellow

Round 6 :

(Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tr in next ch, Sl st in next 2 st) around (25)

Info :

F/O and leave long tail for sewing

— Sunflower Leaf #1 :

Info :

With Green, Ch 7

Instructions :

Dc + tr in 3rd ch from hook, 2 tr in next ch, 2 dc in next ch, Hdc in next ch, sc in last ch

Info :

F/O and leave long tail for sewing

— Sunflower Leaf #2 :

Info :

With Green, Ch 7

Instructions :

Sc in 3rd ch from hook, Hdc in next ch, 2 dc in next ch, 2 tr in next ch, tr + dc in last ch

Info :

F/O and leave long tail for sewing

— Spider Succulent :

Info :

Attach green yarn with sl st between rounds 2 and 3

Instructions :

Ch 7, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next 2 chains, tr in next ch, sl st in next 2 stitches. Repeat around until you get to middle of pot.

— Venus Fly Trap Stem (Make 4) :

Round 1 :

With Green, Make 6 sc into a magic ring (6)

Round 2-16 :

sc in each st around (6)

Info :

Do not stuff stems. Optional: place cake dowel in stem. F/O and leave long tail for sewing.

— Venus Fly Trap (Make 4 red, 4 green) :

Round 1 :

Starting with Red, Make 6 sc into a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

Increase in each st around (12)

Info :

Do not F/O the green. Place back sides of green and red pieces together. Continue with green.

Round 3 :

With green, (sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Round 5 :

(ch 3, sl st in same st, sl in next 2 st) around (24)

Info :

F/O and leave long tail for sewing

— Venus Fly Trap Leaves (Make 3) :

Info :

Ch 15

Round 1 :

sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 4 tr, 2 dc, 2 hdc, inc in last ch, Working on opposite side of chain: sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 4 tr, 2 dc, 2 hdc, sc

Info :

F/O and leave long tail for sewing

— Polar Bear Cactus :

Info :

With Green, Ch 20

Round 1 :

sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (19)

Round 2-16 :

BLO Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (19)

Info :

F/O and leave very long tail for sewing

— Holly Berries (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

With red, Make 6 sc into a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

Sc in each st around (6)

Round 3 :

Dec x 3 (3)

Info :

Sew berry closed. F/O and leave long tail for sewing.

— Holly Leaves (Make 2) :

Info :

With green, Ch 10

Round 1 :

sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc, hdc, dc, dc-inc, dc, hdc, sc, inc3 in last ch, Working on opposite side of chain: sc, hdc, dc, dc-inc, dc, hdc, sc, sl in last st

Round 2 :

sc, ch 3, sl st in same st, 4 sc, ch 3, sl st in same st, 4 sc, ch 3, sl st in same st, 2 sc, ch 3, sl st in same st, 4 sc, ch 3, sl st in same st, 3 sc, sl st to 1st st

Info :

F/O and leave long tail for sewing

Assembly Instructions

  • For cow planter: Pin the pink nose onto front of pot between the eyes, sew securely, and embroider two nostrils with black yarn
  • Pin cow ears (one black, one white) onto sides of the pot and sew firmly in place
  • For polar bear: Pin the white nose with embedded 18mm safety nose onto front of pot and sew securely
  • Pin polar bear ears onto sides of the pot and sew in place
  • For spider: If not using no-sew method, pin all eight legs evenly around sides of pot and sew securely. Optional: embroider face details
  • For cow sunflower: Pin leaves onto bottom of green stem, sew in place, then attach sunflower to top of stem
  • For polar bear cactus: Sew the flat piece into a tube shape, stuff firmly, sew top closed, attach to pot top, then sew holly berries on top
  • For Venus fly trap: Sew four stems onto top of pot, fold each trap in half to create closed appearance, sew trap backs, attach traps to stem tops, and sew three leaves onto pot top

Important Notes

  • 💡Do not join rounds unless pattern specifically states to do so, work in continuous spiral throughout
  • 💡Use stitch markers consistently to mark beginning of each round for accurate stitch counting
  • 💡All stitches are worked through both loops unless pattern indicates BLO (back loops only) or FLO (front loops only)
  • 💡For spider legs, do not stuff them to maintain flexibility, but pipe cleaners can be added for poseable shaping
  • 💡Place safety eyes at specified rounds and spacing before stuffing to ensure proper positioning and secure attachment
  • 💡Insert wooden dowels or cake dowels into plant stems for stability before closing and attaching to pot
  • 💡Pin all pieces in place before final sewing to ensure correct positioning and balanced appearance

These Sweet Oddity Art planters bring personality and charm to any space! With four adorable design options—cow, spider, polar bear, and Venus fly trap—each planter showcases unique character features and creative plant elements. The pattern balances intermediate techniques with clear instructions, making it perfect for crocheters ready to expand their skills. These finished planters make wonderful gifts or home décor pieces that combine functionality with handmade artistry. 🪴✨ Happy crocheting! 🧶💚

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FAQs

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes! The pattern provides instructions for both worsted weight (with 3.25mm hook) and bulky weight (with 3.75mm hook). Just adjust your safety eye sizes accordingly—the pattern specifies different eye sizes for each yarn weight and design.

Do I need to stuff the planter pot?

No, the pot itself should not be stuffed as it needs to remain hollow to hold artificial plants or small real succulents. Only stuff pieces like the nose, cactus, and other decorative elements as specified in the pattern.

What's the difference between the sew and no-sew spider leg attachment methods?

The no-sew method works the spider legs directly into round 14 of the pot as you crochet, while the traditional method has you make legs separately and sew them on afterward. The no-sew method is faster but requires planning ahead, while sewing gives you more control over leg positioning.

Can I use real plants in these crochet planters?

These planters are designed primarily for artificial plants. If you want to use real plants, you would need to place a small waterproof container or liner inside the crocheted pot to protect the yarn from moisture and soil.

How do I keep track of the cow's color changes?

The pattern provides specific color change instructions for rounds 12-17 of the cow pot. It's helpful to write these down separately or mark them in the pattern. Using stitch markers and counting carefully at each color change ensures accurate spot placement.