This pattern will guide you through knitting a cute and cozy house plant that will never need watering.
5 stitches and 7 rows = 1 inch in stockinette stitch
CO: cast on K: knit P: purl K2tog: knit two stitches together
Using green yarn, CO 6 stitches.
Row 1: Knit all stitches.
Row 2: Purl all stitches.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until your leaf measures 4 inches.
Next row: K2tog, K2, K2tog (4 stitches remain).
Next row: Purl all stitches.
Next row: K2tog twice (2 stitches remain).
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches, pull tight and secure.
Using brown yarn, CO 10 stitches.
Row 1: Knit all stitches.
Row 2: Purl all stitches.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until your pot measures 4 inches.
Next row: K2tog, K6, K2tog (8 stitches remain).
Next row: Purl all stitches.
Next row: K2tog four times (4 stitches remain).
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches, pull tight and secure.
Take two leaf pieces and sew them together along one edge, leaving the top open. Repeat with the other two leaves. Stuff the leaves with polyester fiberfill, then sew the open ends closed.
Place the stuffed leaves on top of the pot, arranging them to your liking. Sew the base of the leaves to the top edge of the pot, making sure they are securely attached.
Your knitted house plant is now complete! Place it on a shelf or table and enjoy the cozy greenery.