To celebrate the launch of a new special edition magazine, The Best of Mollie Makes we’re sharing one of the cherry-picked projects right now with these super-cute crocheted lamb and bunny planters by Sandrine Devine.
Mollie Makes, the iconic multi-craft magazine launched over a decade ago and holds a special place in many crafters’ hearts for its gorgeously on-trend and quirky makes with fabric, felt, yarn, paper, clay and much more.
This new collector’s edition includes 132 pages of our most memorable projects for crafters of all levels and interests plus a beautiful bonus embroidery kit for all readers (print edition only). Find out more about the issue here or order your copy here.
Use simple crochet and stitches to bring your succulent collection to life. Vary the ears and embroidered facial markings to make a whole bunch of buddies to pep up a shelf or desk.
These little cuties make wonderful last-minute birthday or thank you gifts too.
This project is easy enough for beginner crocheters, and uses materials you should have readily to hand. It’s a great project for practising how to crochet in the round.
DMC Natura Just Cotton is easily available in the UK, but any 4 ply white cotton yarn will do. Of course, you can mix up the colours and animals if you fancy a more vibrant look!
Here's what you need to get started on your indoor plant pot covers
- DMC Natura Just Cotton, 100% cotton, 50g/155m per ball, one ball in Ibiza (N01)
- 3mm (UK 10, US D/3) crochet hook
- Black thread
- Small piece of scrap fabric
- Sewing pins
- Red pencil
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
If you're new to crochet then make sure you head over to our complete crochet guide for beginners for help and tips.
Abbreviations UK
- st(s) stitch(es)
- ch chain
- dc double crochet
Head over to our crochet abbreviations and conversion chart if you're American and want to stitch our indoor plant pot covers!
Tension
11 sts and 12 rows to 5.5cm (2¼") square in double crochet (dc), using a 3mm hook.
Notes
The pots are made in one piece, crocheting from the base upwards.
They're then decorated with crocheted ears and stitches for the face. Each piece begins with a ‘ring’.
To start a round, use any ring type you're comfortable with. We used (ch2, work 6 dc into 1st ch) but use the magic ring method if preferred.
Size
5cm (2") diameter pot, 6cm (2⅜") tall plant cover.
Adapt size by increasing the rounds where indicated in the instructions.
