Cute Crocheted Plants

Emma Varnam likes to make items that bring a smile to people's faces. As well as writing several popular crochet books, all published by GMC Publications – Crocheted Houseplants, Crocheted Succulents, Crocheted Keyrings & Charms, Cute Crocheted Animals, How to Crochet, Granny Squares Home and Granny Squares Weekend – she has had a number of successful collaborations with the celebrated knitwear designer Debbie Bliss. Emma regularly shares her design inspiration on her award-winning knitting and crochet blog. She lives in Greater Manchester, UK with her husband and young son.

If you want to add some greenery to your home but you’re not green-fingered, then why not crochet a houseplant? In her new book, Emma Varnam has created an amigurumi garden with 24 patterns for succulents, flowers and houseplants, complete with a range of crocheted pots, soil and even a watering can. They even have mouths and eyes to give them extra personality. Along with the patterns, there’s a comprehensive guide to crochet materials, techniques and finishing touches, which makes the designs accessible for beginners. Favourite makes include the Mini Furry Cactus, which uses mohair yarn to create the plant’s fluffy look; the colourful Pretty Pansy; and the leafy Funky Fern.

• Introduction 6 Mexican Cactus 10Red Succulent 14Tropical Tall Cactus 18Mini Furry Cactus 22Mexican Ball Cactus 24Perky Poinsettia 28Mini Monstera 32Curly Wurly Plant 36String of Pearls 40Sweetheart Plant 44Snake’s Tongue Plant 46Soft Christmas Wreath 50Cuddly Christmas Tree 54Cheeky Cactus Family 58Teetering Tulip 60Ditsy Daisy 64Joyful Sunflower 68Playful Poppy 72Sunny Daffodil 76Pretty Pansy 80Rosy Rose 84Darling Dahlia 88Funky Fern 92Cute Flower Basket 96Sweet Watering Can 100 Getting started 104Abbreviations 106Conversions 107Crochet techniques 108Finishing touches 120Crocheted pots 124Acknowledgements 126