Knitted Pothos Plant

Create a charming knitted pothos plant that will add a touch of greenery to your space without the need for watering or maintenance. This pattern is perfect for beginners and can be completed in just a few hours. The finished plant will make a lovely decoration or a unique gift for plant lovers.

Materials Needed

• Yarn - Medium weight yarn in green for leaves and brown for stems. Approx. 50 grams of each color.
• Knitting needles - US size 7 (4.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Fiberfill stuffing - A small amount for stuffing the plant.
• Tapestry needle - For weaving in ends and sewing the parts together.
• Scissors - For cutting yarn.

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Pattern Notes

• The plant is knitted in separate parts and then sewn together.
• The leaves are created using simple increases and decreases.
• Feel free to customize the length and number of leaves to create your desired plant size.

Pattern Instructions

Stems (make 2)

1. With brown yarn, cast on 4 stitches.
2. Row 1: Knit all stitches.
3. Continue working in stockinette stitch until the stem measures approximately 6 inches or desired length.
4. Bind off all stitches.
5. Repeat the above steps to make the second stem.

Leaves

1. With green yarn, cast on 6 stitches.
2. Row 1: Knit all stitches.
3. Row 2: Purl all stitches.
4. Row 3: K1, M1R, knit until there is 1 stitch remaining, M1L, K1.
5. Row 4: Purl all stitches.
6. Repeat rows 3 and 4 four more times.
7. Row 13: Purl all stitches.
8. Row 14: K1, SSK, knit until there are 2 stitches remaining, K2TOG, K1.
9. Row 15: Purl all stitches.
10. Row 16: Knit all stitches.
11. Repeat rows 13-16 six more times.
12. Bind off all stitches.
13. Repeat the above steps to make as many leaves as desired.

Assembly

1. Take one stem and attach the leaves to the top by sewing them in place. Arrange the leaves in a way that mimics the natural growth pattern of a pothos plant.
2. Repeat the previous step for the second stem, making sure to place the leaves in a slightly different arrangement for a more natural look.
3. Once the leaves are securely attached, sew the stems together at the base using the tapestry needle and brown yarn.
4. Stuff the stems lightly with fiberfill stuffing to give them some shape.
5. Weave in any loose ends and trim excess yarn.