Garter Stitch Pothos Plant
This knitting pattern will help you create a cute and unique plant inspired by the beautiful Pothos plant. The plant is worked in garter stitch, making it a perfect project for beginners. Let's get started!
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in green and white
- Needles: US 8 / UK 6 / 5mm knitting needles
- Scrap yarn for provisional cast on
- Tapestry needle
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
Abbreviations:
- K: Knit
- P: Purl
- M1R: Make one right
- M1L: Make one left
Instructions:
Stem and Leaves:
- With green yarn, cast on 10 stitches using the provisional cast on method.
- Work in garter stitch (knit every row) for 14 inches.
Leaf Increase:
Switch to white yarn.
- Row 1 (RS): K2, M1R, knit to last 2 stitches, M1L, K2 (12 stitches).
- Row 2 (WS): Knit.
- Repeat Rows 1 and 2 three more times (20 stitches total).
Leaf Decrease:
Switch back to green yarn.
- Row 1 (RS): K2, K2tog, knit to last 4 stitches, SSK, K2 (16 stitches).
- Row 2 (WS): Knit.
- Repeat Rows 1 and 2 three more times (8 stitches total).
Finishing:
- Cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Thread the tail through a tapestry needle and gather the remaining stitches onto the needle.
- Stuff the stem and leaves with polyester fiberfill stuffing.
- Sew the gathered stitches at the top of the stem to close it.
Your garter stitch Pothos plant is now complete! Feel free to experiment with different yarn colors to create a variety of plants. Happy knitting!