Free Baby Jade Crochet Pattern
Bring a little greenery into your home with this adorable crochet Baby Jade Plant! This beginner-friendly amigurumi pattern works up quickly and makes the perfect desk accessory, or handmade gift for plant lovers.
Whether you’re creating a full succulent collection or looking for a fun weekend project, this tiny plant is a charming addition to any space — and no watering required.
Need a little help? Find the video tutorial here: Baby Jade Video Tutorial
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Skill Level
Easy (Some Assembly)
Materials
Cactus
- Medium Weight Yarn / Weight 4
(Desired shade of green, purple, or yellow) - U.S. E/3.5 mm Crochet Hook
- Fiber Fill
- Stitch Marker
- Finishing Needle
- Scissors
Soil Ring
- Cotton Yarn / Weight 4 (Brown)
- U.S. E/3.5 mm Crochet Hook
- Stitch Marker
- Finishing Needle
- Scissors
Pot
- Cotton Yarn / Weight 4
(Desired pot colors) - U.S. E/3.5 mm Crochet Hook
- Fiber Fill
- Stitch Marker
- Finishing Needle
- Scissors
- Decorative Pebbles (Optional)
Optional Face Details
- 2 Safety Eyes (8 mm)
- Black Embroidery Thread
- Blush
Abbreviations
- BLO = Back Loop Only
- Ch = Chain
- Dc = Double Crochet
- Inc = Increase (2 Sc in same stitch)
- MR = Magic Ring
- Sc = Single Crochet
- Sl St = Slip Stitch
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- Sc2tog = Single Crochet Two Together
Special Stitch: Sc2tog
Insert hook into the next stitch and yarn over. Pull through.
Insert hook into the following stitch and yarn over. Pull through.
Yarn over and pull through all loops on hook.
Pattern Instructions
Leaves (Make 5)
Using green yarn and E hook.
Tip: Your leaves should be worked right-side out for the best shape. The starting yarn tail should remain inside the piece.
Round 1
Ch 2.
Work 3 Sc into the 2nd Ch from hook.
Round 2
Inc in each stitch around. (6 Sc)
Round 3
(1 Sc in next stitch, Inc in next stitch) repeat around. (9 Sc)
Rounds 4–7
Sc in each stitch around. (9 Sc each round)
Round 8
(1 Sc in next stitch, Sc2tog over next 2 stitches) repeat around. (6 Sc)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Center Flower Piece
Round 1
Work 5 Sc into MR.
Round 2
Sl St into next stitch. Ch 2.
Work 2 Dc into same stitch. Ch 2.
Sl St into same stitch.
Repeat around to create 5 petals total.
Fasten off, leaving tail for sewing.
Soil Ring
Using brown yarn and E hook.
Place stitch marker in first stitch of each round.
Note: Ch 1 at beginning of rounds does NOT count as a stitch.
Round 1
6 Sc in MR. Join with Sl St to first Sc. Ch 1.
Round 2
Inc in each stitch around. Join. Ch 1. (12 Sc)
Round 3
(1 Sc, Inc) repeat around. Join. Ch 1. (18 Sc)
Round 4
(2 Sc, Inc) repeat around. Join. Ch 1. (24 Sc)
Round 5
(3 Sc, Inc) repeat around. Join. Ch 1. (30 Sc)
Round 6
(4 Sc, Inc) repeat around. Join. (36 Sc)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Attaching the Plant
Step 1: Attach Leaves
Sew the bottom of each leaf closed slightly and attach evenly around the outer edge of the soil ring.
Step 2: Attach Flower Center
Sew the flower center into the middle of the leaves and secure on the underside of the soil ring.
Optional Decorative Detail
Cut two short strands of purple or yellow yarn approximately 3 inches long. Thread through the center of the plant and knot securely. Trim to desired length and gently separate yarn strands for a soft floral effect.
Pot Pattern
Using desired pot color and E hook.
Optional Color Blocking:
For a two-tone pot, begin with bottom color and switch to second color at Round 10.
Place stitch marker in first stitch of each round.
Round 1
6 Sc in MR. Join with Sl St.
Round 2
Inc in each stitch around. (12 Sc)
Round 3
(1 Sc, Inc) repeat around. (18 Sc)
Round 4
(2 Sc, Inc) repeat around. (24 Sc)
Round 5
(3 Sc, Inc) repeat around. (30 Sc)
Round 6
(4 Sc, Inc) repeat around. (36 Sc)
Round 7
Sc in BLO around. Join with Sl St and Ch 1. (36 Sc)
Rounds 8–12
Sc in each stitch around. Join with Sl St and Ch 1 after each round. (36 Sc each round)
Round 13
Sl St in each stitch around. (36 Sl St)
Fasten off.
Optional Pot Face
Place 8 mm safety eyes 5 stitches apart between Rows 9 and 10.
Using black embroidery thread:
- Stitch a small “V” shaped mouth between the eyes
- Add eyelashes or extra facial details if desired
Use blush lightly beneath outer corners of the eyes for a soft rosy look.
Finishing & Assembly
Lightly stuff the pot with fiber fill until it holds its shape.
Place the completed soil ring and plant into the top opening of the pot.
Using matching yarn and a finishing needle, whip stitch the soil ring to the inside of the pot around Round 11.
Optional: Add decorative pebbles on top of the soil ring for a realistic finish.
Finished Baby Jade Plant
Your crochet Baby Jade Plant is complete! This little succulent makes a perfect handmade gift, market item, office decoration, or addition to your growing crochet plant collection.
