Jellycat Lavender Flower Pot Crochet — Easy Crochet Mother’s Day Gift Amigurumi: How to Crochet a Lavender Flower Pot Home Decoration

If you’ve ever seen one of those adorable Jellycat plushies and thought, “I could make something like that,” you’re absolutely right — and this lavender flower pot crochet project is the perfect place to start. Inspired by the iconic, whimsical style of Jellycat’s soft toys, this amigurumi-style lavender flower pot combines a chubby little clay pot with delicate sprig-like lavender blooms into one irresistibly cute home decoration. Best of all, it makes an absolutely stunning handmade Mother’s Day gift that any mom, grandma, or plant lover will treasure far longer than a real bouquet ever lasts.

Whether you’re a beginner looking for your first amigurumi adventure or an experienced crocheter searching for a fresh and meaningful project, this guide walks you through everything you need to know — from materials and stitches to tips for nailing that Jellycat-inspired softness and charm. Let’s dive in.

Why a Jellycat-Inspired Lavender Flower Pot?

Jellycat toys have taken the world by storm not just because they’re soft, but because they have a certain personality. They’re round and chubby, slightly oversized in the cutest ways, and rendered in muted, dreamy color palettes that make them look like they belong on a Pinterest board or in a botanical illustration. The lavender flower pot concept fits perfectly into that aesthetic: muted purple blooms, a terracotta-toned pot, soft green stems, and that characteristic “stuffed and huggable” quality that Jellycat has made famous.

Making one yourself adds an extra layer of magic. This is a project with heart. When you give someone a handmade crochet lavender pot, you’re giving them hours of your time, your creativity, and a decoration that will never wilt, never drop petals on the windowsill, and never need watering. For Mother’s Day especially, that kind of thoughtfulness hits differently than a store-bought gift.

Materials You’ll Need

Before you pick up a hook, gather your supplies. Here’s what you’ll need to bring this project to life:

Yarn: You’ll need four colors — a terracotta or warm clay color for the pot, a sage or soft green for the stems and leaves, a muted lavender or dusty purple for the flower heads, and optionally a small amount of cream or off-white for any decorative detail on the pot rim. DK weight or sport weight yarn works beautifully for this project and gives a nice, smooth fabric when worked tightly. Brands like Lion Brand Pound of Love, Paintbox Simply DK, or Drops Safran are great options that come in perfect botanical shades.

Crochet Hook: A 3.0mm or 3.5mm hook is ideal. Going slightly smaller than the yarn label recommends is intentional here — it creates a tighter fabric that hides your stuffing and keeps the piece looking polished and firm.

Polyester Fiberfill Stuffing: Use good quality stuffing. Cheap stuffing tends to clump, which affects the shape of your finished piece over time. Look for something labeled “premium” or “anti-pill.”

Safety Eyes (optional): If you want to give your pot or lavender sprigs a Jellycat-style personality with little eyes, 6mm or 8mm black safety eyes work well. This is entirely optional — the pot is beautiful without them, but adding eyes to the pot or even to a little bee or butterfly accent can push the whimsy factor through the roof.

Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends and for sewing pieces together. A blunt tip is your best friend here.

Stitch Markers: Especially useful when working in the round, which you’ll be doing for most of this project.

Scissors, measuring tape, and pins for assembly.

Stitches and Skills You’ll Use

This project is wonderfully accessible. If you can do the following stitches, you have everything you need:

Magic Ring (MR): The foundation for working in the round. It creates a tight, closed center with no hole — essential for amigurumi.

Chain (ch)

Single Crochet (sc): The workhorse of amigurumi. Almost everything in this project is single crochet.

Increase (inc): Two single crochets in the same stitch.

Decrease (dec): Also called invisible decrease — insert hook through the front loops only of two consecutive stitches and complete as one sc. This is what keeps your decreases invisible and gives that smooth Jellycat finish.

Slip Stitch (sl st): Used to join rounds and for some decorative details.

Back Loop Only (BLO): You’ll use this on the pot to create that characteristic ridge that separates the pot body from the rim — a small detail that makes a big visual difference.

If you’re new to any of these, I’d recommend practicing a small swatch before starting. Amigurumi rewards tight, even tension, so it’s worth taking a few minutes to get comfortable.

The Pattern

Part One: The Flower Pot

The pot is the foundation of the whole piece, so you want it to look confident and round. Work in continuous rounds with a stitch marker to track your progress.

Using your terracotta yarn and 3.0mm or 3.5mm hook:

Round 1: Start with a magic ring. Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull ring closed. (6 stitches)

Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)

Round 3: *Sc 1, inc* repeat around. (18)

Round 4: *Sc 2, inc* repeat around. (24)

Round 5: *Sc 3, inc* repeat around. (30)

Round 6: *Sc 4, inc* repeat around. (36)

Round 7: *Sc 5, inc* repeat around. (42)

Rounds 8–9: Sc in each stitch around. (42) — these two flat rounds create the base of the pot.

Round 10: Working in BLO, sc in each stitch around. (42) — this creates your ridge detail that mimics the look of a real clay pot where the base meets the body.

Rounds 11–16: Sc in each stitch around. (42) — the body of the pot, working in both loops from here.

Round 17: *Sc 5, dec* repeat around. (36)

Round 18: Sc in each stitch around. (36)

Round 19: *Sc 4, dec* repeat around. (30) — this gentle narrowing gives the pot its characteristic shape, slightly wider at the base and tapering toward the opening.

Round 20: Sc in each stitch around. (30)

Round 21 (Rim): Working in BLO, inc in each stitch around. (60) — this dramatic increase creates the flared rim of the pot. It should naturally fold outward, giving you that satisfying clay pot silhouette.

Round 22: Sc in each stitch around. (60)

Round 23: *Sc 3, dec* repeat around. (48)

Round 24: Slip stitch in each stitch around, then fasten off and weave in your end on the inside.

Before closing the pot completely, stuff it firmly with fiberfill. You want it to feel dense and hold its shape. Don’t be shy with the stuffing — an understuffed pot will look floppy and sad. Add stuffing gradually as you work Rounds 17 through 21 so you can maintain control.

Part Two: The Soil Top

This piece sits inside the opening of the pot and serves as the “soil” that your lavender stems will be sewn into. It also closes off the pot and anchors everything neatly.

Using a dark brown or dark green yarn:

Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc. (6)

Round 2: Inc in each stitch. (12)

Round 3: *Sc 1, inc* around. (18)

Round 4: *Sc 2, inc* around. (24)

Round 5: *Sc 3, inc* around. (30)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Pin this circle to the inside of your pot opening and sew it in place with your tapestry needle. The circle should fit snugly inside the rim. This is where you’ll anchor your lavender stems, so make sure it’s attached securely all the way around.

Part Three: The Lavender Stems

Each lavender sprig starts with a stem. Make 5 to 7 stems for a full, lush look.

Using your sage green yarn:

Chain 18. Starting in the second chain from the hook, sl st across all 17 chains. This creates a thin, rope-like stem. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Set aside.

For leaves (optional but lovely), chain 8 with green yarn. Starting in the second chain from the hook, sc 2, hdc 2, dc 2, then 3 dc into the final chain stitch for the leaf tip. Work back down the other side of the chain: dc 2, hdc 2, sc 2, sl st to base. Fasten off. Make two or three leaves per stem, or as many as you like.

Part Four: The Lavender Flower Heads

This is the most rewarding part. Each flower head is a cluster of small bobbles or elongated stitches that mimic the dense, tubular shape of a real lavender bloom.

Using your muted lavender or dusty purple yarn:

For each flower head, make a small rectangle of surface crochet on the top portion of your stem, or make individual bobble clusters to attach.

Simple Flower Head Method:

Chain 6.

Row 1: Sc in second chain from hook and each chain across. (5 sc) Turn.

Row 2: Ch 1. *In the next stitch, work (sc, ch 2, sl st)* — repeat in each stitch across. (5 little bumps)

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Roll the piece into a small cylindrical shape and sew it closed along the bottom to form your lavender head. Sew the flower head to the top of your stem.

Repeat this process for each stem. The slight variations that happen naturally when you crochet each one give the finished bouquet a beautifully organic, handmade look — no two sprigs will be exactly identical, just like real lavender.

Part Five: Assembly

This is where your project truly comes to life. Lay out your finished pot, your soil circle (already sewn in), your stems, and your flower heads.

Begin by sewing the flower heads to the tops of the stems if you haven’t already. Then arrange your stems in the pot and sew or insert them into the soil circle. Space them evenly but not uniformly — varying the heights slightly, with some stems standing a little taller than others, looks much more natural and Jellycat-whimsical than a perfectly uniform arrangement.

If you made leaves, sew them along the stems at varying angles. A small dot of fabric glue at the attachment point can help secure everything if you plan to give the piece as a gift and want it to be extra durable.

If you’re adding safety eyes to the pot itself for that full Jellycat personality effect, insert them into the pot body between Rounds 12 and 13, spaced about 6 stitches apart, before you fully close the soil circle.

Tips for That Jellycat-Inspired Look

The magic of Jellycat isn’t just in the pattern — it’s in the finish. Here are a few tips to elevate your crochet lavender pot from cute to truly stunning:

Choose muted, dusty colors. Jellycat rarely uses bright, saturated hues. Their palette leans into earthy, almost vintage tones. Look for lavender that reads more dusty than vibrant, terracotta that’s warm but not orange, and greens that are silvery or sage rather than bright.

Go tight on tension. A tighter gauge creates that smooth, plush finish. If you can see the stuffing through your stitches, go down a hook size.

Stuff generously. Jellycat pieces are famously satisfying to squeeze because they’re well-stuffed. Don’t hold back. A dense, firm pot that holds its shape will always look better than a droopy one.

Use the invisible decrease. This single technique is the difference between a polished amigurumi finish and one that looks slightly lumpy around the decreases. Pull up your front loops, complete the stitch — it’s a small habit that makes a big visual difference.

Block lightly if needed. If your piece is slightly misshapen after assembly, a light misting of water and gentle reshaping while damp can help everything settle into the right form.

Personalizing Your Lavender Pot Gift

One of the best things about making a handmade Mother’s Day gift is how easily you can personalize it. Here are a few ideas to make your lavender pot uniquely special:

You could add a small crochet bee, butterfly, or ladybug nestled among the lavender stems — tiny amigurumi accents that add a storybook quality to the whole arrangement. A little bee with yellow and black stripes tucked into the blooms is especially charming.

Consider swapping the lavender for another flower in your recipient’s favorite color. The same basic flower head pattern works beautifully in soft pink for roses, white for daisies, or sunny yellow for sunflowers. The pot pattern stays exactly the same regardless of what blooms you choose to crown it with.

You could also personalize the pot itself by embroidering a small initial or a simple flower design onto the body of the pot before assembly. Surface embroidery on amigurumi is easier than it sounds and creates a lovely personalized touch.

If you want to package it beautifully for gifting, nestle the finished pot inside a small wooden crate or kraft paper box with some dried lavender or shredded brown paper packing. The sensory contrast of the tactile crochet pot against natural paper and dried botanicals looks absolutely gorgeous.

Why Handmade Gifts for Mother’s Day Matter

In an era of fast delivery and one-click shopping, taking the time to handcraft something is an act of genuine love. Every stitch in this lavender pot represents time you chose to spend thinking about someone you care about. That’s not lost on the recipient — especially a mom, who has likely spent a lifetime doing exactly that kind of quiet, devoted work herself.

Crochet gifts have a warmth that no store-bought item can replicate. They carry your fingerprints, metaphorically speaking. They’ll sit on a shelf or windowsill and remind someone of you every time they look at them. A real lavender bouquet, however lovely, will be gone in two weeks. This little pot will last for years.

There’s also something deeply satisfying about finishing a project like this. If you’re a crocheter, you know that particular feeling of holding a completed piece in your hands — the quiet pride, the warmth of having made something from nothing. Giving that thing away, watching someone’s face when they realize it’s handmade, is one of the best feelings there is.

Final Thoughts

The Jellycat lavender flower pot crochet project is the kind of pattern that seems to attract a crowd when you’re working on it in public. People lean over to look. They ask what it is, then want to touch it, then immediately ask if you can make one for them. There’s just something about this particular combination — the chubby terracotta pot, the spindly little stems, the soft purple blooms — that makes people smile before they can help themselves.

Whether you’re making it as a Mother’s Day gift, a birthday present, a home decoration for your own windowsill, or just because you want to spend a pleasant afternoon crocheting something beautiful, this project delivers. It’s achievable in a single weekend for most crafters, it uses minimal yarn so it’s budget-friendly, and the finished piece looks like something you’d find in a boutique for three times the price of your materials.

So gather your yarn, find a comfortable seat, and make something wonderful. Your hook is ready. The lavender is waiting.

Happy crocheting — and Happy Mother’s Day.