Crochet cat planter with a sunflower bloom

A cat planter with a sunflower bloom. Made with a 2.0-2.5 mm hook. About 5-7 hours, one evening plus one.

Crochet cat planter with a sunflower bloom
Crochet cat planter with a sunflower bloom
  • LevelIntermediate
  • Time5-7 hours
  • Hook2.5 mm
  • YarnWorsted

About This Pattern

This is a small cat, sitting up, holding a bloom. It works as a planter cozy or a shelf sit. The body takes 39 rounds, worked in single crochet from a magic ring. Ears, tail, and a sunflower join it after. It needs a quiet hour, then a few shorter ones. Good for a pot of herbs. Good for a windowsill. Nothing about it is rushed. You can customize the colors and size to suit your needs.

In the basket

Abbreviations

ch
chain
st
stitch
sl st
slip stitch
sc
single crochet
hdc
half double crochet
dc
double crochet
inc
increase
dec
decrease
mr
magic ring
fo
finish off
tr
treble crochet

Crochet cat planter with a sunflower bloom

Cat Body

Materials: Four-strand milk cotton yarn and a 2.0-2.5 mm crochet hook.

  1. Round 1Start with a magic ring, single crochet 6 stitches.
  2. Round 2Increase in each stitch (12 total).
  3. Round 3(1 single crochet, 1 increase) repeat 6 times (18 total).
  4. Round 4(1 single crochet, 1 increase, 1 single crochet) repeat 6 times (24 total).Step by step: (3 single crochet, 1 increase) repeat 6 times (30 total).
  5. Rounds 5–16Single crochet 24 stitches in each round.
  6. Round 17Back loop only, (3 single crochet, 1 increase) repeat 6 times (30 total).
  7. Round 18(2 single crochet, 1 increase, 2 single crochet) repeat 6 times (36 total).
  8. Round 19(5 single crochet, 1 increase) repeat 6 times (42 total).
  9. Round 20(3 single crochet, 1 increase, 3 single crochet) repeat 6 times (48 total).
  10. Round 21Single crochet 48 stitches.
  11. Round 22(11 single crochet, 1 increase) repeat 4 times (52 total).
  12. Round 23Single crochet 52 stitches.
  13. Round 24(6 single crochet, 1 increase, 6 single crochet) repeat 4 times (56 total).
  14. Rounds 25–30Single crochet 56 stitches.
  15. Round 31(6 single crochet, 1 decrease, 6 single crochet) repeat 4 times (52 total).

Stuff the body.

  1. Round 32Single crochet 52 stitches.
  2. Round 33(11 single crochet, 1 decrease) repeat 4 times (48 total).
  3. Round 34Single crochet 48 stitches.
  4. Round 35(4 single crochet, 1 decrease) repeat 8 times (40 total).
  5. Round 36(2 single crochet, 1 decrease) repeat 10 times (30 total).
  6. Round 37(3 single crochet, 1 decrease) repeat 6 times (24 total).
  7. Round 38(2 single crochet, 1 decrease) repeat 6 times (18 total).
  8. Round 39(1 single crochet, 1 decrease) repeat 6 times (12 total). Cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ears (Make 2)

  1. Round 1Magic ring, single crochet 6 stitches.
  2. Round 2(2 single crochet, 1 increase) repeat 2 times (8 total).
  3. Round 3(1 single crochet, 1 increase) repeat 4 times (12 total).
  4. Round 4(1 increase, 2 single crochet) repeat 4 times (16 total). Cut yarn, leaving a long tail.

Tail

  1. Round 1Magic ring, single crochet 6 stitches.
  2. Round 2Increase in each stitch (12 total).
  3. Round 3(5 single crochet, 1 increase) repeat 2 times (14 total).
  4. Rounds 4–5Single crochet 14 stitches.
  5. Round 6(5 single crochet, 1 decrease) repeat 2 times (12 total).
  6. Rounds 7–8Single crochet 12 stitches.
  7. Round 9(4 single crochet, 1 decrease) repeat 2 times (10 total).
  8. Rounds 10–13Single crochet 10 stitches. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail.

Flower Center (Brown Yarn)

  1. Round 1Magic ring, single crochet 6 stitches.
  2. Round 2Increase in each stitch (12 total).
  3. Round 3(1 single crochet, 1 increase) repeat 6 times (18 total).
  4. Round 4(1 single crochet, 1 increase, 1 single crochet) repeat 6 times (24 total).
  5. Round 5(3 single crochet, 1 increase) repeat 6 times (30 total).Change to a new color yarn.

Flower Petals

  1. Round 6Start with 2 chain stitches. In the first stitch, do 1 long treble crochet, 1 treble crochet, and 1 double crochet.Repeat this petal pattern for 10 sets.

Part 5: Flower Stem (Green Yarn)

  1. Round 1Magic ring, single crochet 7 stitches.
  2. Rounds 2–15Single crochet 7 stitches. Create a second stem piece with Rounds 1-13 only.

Leaf (Make 3)

  1. Round 1Magic ring, single crochet 6 stitches.
  2. Round 2(1 single crochet, 1 increase) repeat 3 times (9 total).
  3. Round 3(1 single crochet, 1 increase, 1 single crochet) repeat 3 times (12 total).
  4. Rounds 4–5Single crochet 12 stitches.
  5. Round 6(1 single crochet, 1 decrease, 1 single crochet) repeat 3 times (9 total).
  6. Round 7(1 single crochet, 1 decrease) repeat 3 times (6 total). Cut yarn, leaving a long tail.

More pictures

Crochet cat planter with a sunflower bloom — photo 2
Crochet cat planter with a sunflower bloom — photo 3

Before the first stitch

  1. Check your yarn amounts before round one; the body alone runs 39 rounds.
  2. Read the Cat Body materials line closely. It calls for a 2.0-2.5 mm hook, not just 2.5 mm.
  3. Place a stitch marker at the start of each round. Increases stack up fast in rounds two through four.

Minutes per piece

  • Cat Body, Ears, and Tail about 3 hours, because the body runs 39 rounds with shaping throughout
  • Flower Center, Petals, Stem, and Leaves, plus stuffing about 2 hours, because two stem pieces, three leaves, and finishing take patience, not speed

Other yarns that work

  • Cotton, worsted weight Gives crisp stitch definition. Pair with a 2.0-2.5 mm hook and firm stuffing for a sturdy planter cozy.
  • Acrylic, worsted weight Softer drape and easier to find. May need slightly tighter tension to match the same stitch counts.

Where it ends up

  • Slip it over a small potted succulent, pairing the sunflower with the actual plant color.
  • Sit it on a desk beside books and pens, no plant needed.
  • Give it as a small gift with a cutting or seed packet tucked beside it.

Small notes

  • Use a 2.0-2.5 mm hook for a tight fabric. Loose stitches let stuffing show through, especially on the body.
  • Mark round starts on the Cat Body. 39 rounds are easy to lose count of without one.
  • Stuff the body firmly before closing. The pattern gives eight rounds just for this step, so take your time.
  • You can customize the colors and size to suit your needs, whether that's the sunflower shades or the yarn weight for the cat body.

Little questions

  • What hook size does this pattern use?

    The Cat Body calls for a 2.0-2.5 mm hook. Stick close to that range for a tidy result.

  • How many rounds does the cat body take?

    39 rounds, worked from a magic ring in single crochet across shaping, the straight body, and the closing decreases after stuffing.

  • Can I skip the sunflower and just make the cat?

    Yes, the cat stands on its own with the body, ears, and tail. The flower parts are a separate addition, not load-bearing.

  • How much stuffing does the body need?

    Enough to feel firm all the way through, not just at the center. The pattern sets aside eight rounds for this stage alone.

Original pattern: https://crocheteverything.com/adorable-cat-planter-crochet-pattern-free-with-sunflower-bloom/

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