DIY Trend: Heart-Shaped Crochet Plants – Adorable Gifts & Home Decor

They're tiny, cute, and guaranteed to bring joy: crocheted heart-shaped plants are the latest handmade trend! 

Whether as a sweet little gift, windowsill decor, or party favor – this DIY idea is quick, charming, and full of love.

💘 What Are Heart-Shaped Crochet Plants?

They're small yarn-made potted plants, with one or more heart-shaped leaves. You can pop them into mini pots, attach them to keychains, or hang them in a window – they're as versatile as they are cute!

🧶 Materials You'll Need

• Cotton yarn in green, brown, pink, or red
• Crochet hook (e.g. 2.5–3 mm)
• Stuffing
• Small clay pot or cork
• Hot glue (optional)
• Tapestry needle & scissors

🪴 Quick Pattern – Heart & Pot

Step 1: Crochet the Heart (make 2)

1. 10 sc into a magic ring

2. Ch 1, then: 3 dc, 3 tr, 1 dc, 3 tr, 3 dc

3. Sl st to close – heart shape appears

4. Sew both hearts together & lightly stuff

✅ Tip: Use hdc for a puffier heart.

Step 2: Stem & Pot

1. Continue without increases for a mini cylinder
2. Inc every 2nd stitch
3. 6 sc in magic ring

👉 Assemble all parts – done!

🎁 Perfect For…

• Gift tags or party favors
• Window or plant decorations
• Keychains
• Wedding favors
• Valentine's surprises
• "Just because" gifts

💡 Final Thoughts: Small Yarn, Big Love

These little crochet plants are zero-maintenance, eco-friendly, and made with heart. 

Best of all, they're easy to personalize with your favorite yarn colors, leftover scraps, or small tags with loving messages.

Have you made your own crochet heart plant yet? 

Show it with #strickenimtrend – I can't wait to see your yarn garden!

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Gift = Joy!

Yours,
Kathrin ☀️🧶