Squishy Succulents pattern PDF

Build a beautiful mix of succulents with a range of colors and textures cozily squished together in a shallow dish or "planted" individually in small pots. This project is a great way to use yarn scraps with as little as 10-20 yards. It’s a nice skill builder with techniques including increasing, decreasing, and pleats. Succulents come in a variety of colors, so don’t feel stuck to green, and color ideas are given for each variety. Best of all, even with fuzzy “spines”, these cuties are safe to touch!

This is an advanced beginner knitting project. You should already know how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off. Other skills used in this pattern are increasing, decreasing, and slip stitch. Watch my video for tips on assembling and finishing the project. 

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Squishy Succulents kits are available and include the pattern PDF. 

GAUGE

4" = 20 sts and 40 rows in Garter Stitch
Note: Exact gauge does not matter for this project, but make sure the fabric is dense enough that stuffing won’t show through.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

Barrel Cactus: 2(3.5)"  tall

Triangular Cactus: 2.5-3.5" tall

Hens and Chicks: 1.25(1.75)" tall

String of Pearls: 2.5-5" long

MATERIALS

DK weight yarn or use fingering weight yarn held double

Optional: laceweight mohair, brushed alpaca, or faux fur yarn

US 6 (4 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge

yarn needle

small amount of stuffing

plant saucer, shallow pot, or other vessel or collection of 1.5" terracotta pots

craft glue or white glue