Amigurumi Pilea Plant by Lauren Espy

Amigurumi Pilea Plant

Crochet
April 2025
both are used in this pattern
Aran (8 wpi) ?
3.75 mm (F)
US
English
This pattern is available from amenagerieofstitches.com for $5.00.

Meet your new best friend, the Pilea plant! Pilea (pie-lee-a) plants aka Chinese Money Plants are said to be a symbol of fortune and Perry is no different! While I can’t promise that this plant will bring you good fortune, I can promise that it will always bring a smile to your face! This is the perfect addition to any plant collection. It just requires love and no watering!

Crochet pattern includes detailed step by step photos to help you along as you create your own pilea plant.

Crochet Pattern Difficulty: Beginner

Pattern is written in English, with US crochet terminology.

Materials Needed

Worsted weight acrylic yarn (exact brands and colors are listed in pdf)
Size F/3.75mm crochet hook
9mm Plastic safety eyes
Black embroidery floss and embroidery needle
Polyester fiberfill
Stitch maker
Yarn needle
Scissors
16 gauge craft wire- cut to various lengths
Hot glue gun
Needle nose pliers- or something similar in size to wrap the wire around.
Cardboard

Skills Needed

Magic Ring
Single Crochet
Increase
Half Double Crochet
Double Crochet
Crocheting in Back Loops Only
Crocheting in Front Loops Only
How to change colors

Finished size is approx. 5.5 inches tall and 4 inches wide
Please note- the finished size will vary depending on what type of yarn and size hook you decide to use.