Bulbasaur Succulent Holder
As an artist, to me, it’s always such a treat to see how my work can impact another’s inspiration! In 2017, I designed one of my favorite pieces so far, the World Succulent Turtle! (Which you can find the free pattern HERE!)
After releasing this pattern, Mika from Rezpupcrochet tagged me in a post on Instagram and I absolutely fell in love; She hit my nerdy heartstrings right in the feels. She took my pattern and altered it to create a Bulbasaur Succulent Holder! 
She was so appreacitive of the pattern and I reached out and asked if she would be able to share it with all of you and she was so gracious to write the pattern up for it!
Enough about me, please welcome Mika!
Hi, my name is Mika and I’m currently living and crocheting in mid Missouri. I’m a homeschooling mom of 2 special needs kids and started making yarn art as a form of stress relief while waiting in doctor’s offices. I’m a huge geek so most of my crochet revolves around video games, movies, and anime. You can find me on Facebook and Etsy at Rezpup Crochet.
Let’s Begin the Pattern!
Supplies:
N hook (9.00 mm)
1 skein Lion Brand Hometown USA in Montpelier Peacock
2 skeins Lion Brand Hometown USA in Miami Seafoam
(Any size 6 yarn will do!)
Small amount of red, white and green felt (for eyes and spots)
Craft or fabric glue
Black craft paint (for mouth)
Stuffing
Polybeads (weight stuffing or poly pellets)
Knee highs (or some kind of bag to hold the polybeads)
Stitch marker
Needle for sewing parts together
Notes: Everything is worked in continuous rounds without joining. Written US terminology. Finished Bulbasaur will be approximately 6 inches tall (without plant) and 10 inches long.
Body
Starting with Peacock yarn
Round 1: Chain 2. 6 hdc in 2nd chain from hook
Round 2: 2 hdc in each stitch around (12 hdc)
Round 3: 1 hdc in first stitch, 2 hdc in next stitch, repeat around (18 hdc)
Round 4-7: 1 DC in each stitch around (18 dc)
Round 8: 2 hdc in each stitch around (36 hdc)
Round 9-10: 1 hdc in each stitch around (36 hdc)
Change to Seafoam yarn
Round 11-15: 1 hdc in each stitch around (36 hdc)
Stuff to shape body leaving enough room for the succulent pot to fit without having to force it. The easiest way I’ve found is to put a similar size cup in the holder while stuffing.
The way the pattern works is starting with the bottom of the plant holder then up and curves over to form the body then closes at the bottom under the bottom of the plant holder.
Round 16: Hdc in next 4 stitches, dec Repeat around (30 hdc)
Round 17: Hdc in next 3 stitches, dec. Repeat around (24 hdc)
Round 18: Hdc in next 2 stitches, dec. Repeat around (18 hdc)
Round 19: Hdc, dec. Repeat around (12 hdc)
Round 20: Dec around (6 dec)
Finish off using tail to close hole and weave in ends
Head
Using Seafoam yarn
Round 1:Chain 2. 6 hdc in 2nd chain from hook (6 hdc)
Round 2: 2 hdc in each stitch (12 hdc)
Round 3: 1 hdc in first stitch, 2 hdc in next stitch, repeat around (18 hdc)
Round 4: 1 hdc in next 2 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch, repeat around (24 hdc)
Round 5-7: 1 hdc in each stitch around (24 hdc)
Round 8: 1 hdc in first 2 stitchs, dec
Repeat around (18 hdc)
Finish off leaving a long tail to attach head to body
Feet
Using Seafoam yarn
Make 4
Round 1:Chain 2. 6 hdc in 2nd chain from hook (6 hdc)
Round 2: 2 hdc on each stitch (12 hdc)
Round 3: 1 hdc in FLO of each stitch (12 hdc)
Round 4-5: Hdc through both loops around (12 hdc)
Finish off leaving a long tail for attaching feet to body
Using knee highs (or your choice of holder) fill feet firmly with weighted stuffing. Polyfill will also work!
The feet will hold the main weight of the plant so be sure they’re filled completely.
Tie off knee high and trim off extra fabric. Repeat for all 4 feet.
Ears
With Seafoam yarn
Make 2
Leave a long tail for sewing ears to head
Row 1- Chain 3, turn
Row 2- sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc, turn
Row 3- Sc around.
Finish off and weave in
Assembly
Stuff head and sew to body. I position it over the color change jog to hide it. The head will take up the entire width of the front of the body . That’s okay it will all balance out in the end.
Position the feet near the front (or back) and side edges of the body for stability. Sew feet into place being careful not to puncture the bag holding the weighted stuffing.
Eyes
Cut from felt
2 red pupils
2 white eyes
3 small green spots
6 large green spots
Glue the eyes, pupils, and small spots on the head using craft glue. Do not use hot glue as it will melt the yarn.
Glue large spots to the legs and body. Placement is up to you.
Sew ears to head positioning slightly behind the eyes at a slight angle.
Use black craft paint to draw the mouth. Let dry for time indicated on the paint bottle.
Add the plant of your choice to the holder. Be sure your plant is in a cup or pot of some kind as you will need to take it out to water it. Wet yarn will mildew so dry pot before putting it back in.
Your Bulbasaur Planter is finished!
