40 Monstera Crochet Patterns for Tropical Leaves, Wall Hangings, and Potted Plants

There is something almost magical about the monstera leaf. Those bold, fenestrated shapes — full of deliberate holes and sweeping curves — have been a fixture in interior design for years, and they show no sign of slowing down. If you are a crocheter who loves the lush, dramatic look of tropical greenery, you already know that monstera crochet patterns are among the most satisfying projects you can pick up. Whether you want to drape a statement wall hanging above your couch, stitch a little potted plant for your bookshelf, or make a pile of appliqués to embellish bags and pillows, the monstera shape is incredibly versatile.

This guide brings together 40 ideas, styles, and pattern types across every skill level, so you can find exactly the right project whether you are a beginner just learning to hold a hook or an experienced maker ready to tackle something ambitious. Read on for inspiration, tips, and everything you need to know before you start your next crochet monstera project.

Why Monstera Patterns Are So Popular Right Now

The monstera deliciosa — also called the Swiss cheese plant — became an interior design icon in the 2010s and cemented itself as a permanent fixture of modern bohemian, Scandinavian, and tropical décor styles. Its distinctive split leaves and natural perforations translate beautifully into crochet because the cutouts give you a built-in design element. You are not just crocheting a plain green circle; you are engineering negative space into a fabric, which makes the finished piece look impressive with relatively little extra work.

Beyond aesthetics, monstera crochet patterns lend themselves well to stash-busting. Most projects use worsted or bulky weight yarn in a single color of green — or two tones if you want to capture the variegated look of real monstera leaves. You can complete a single large leaf wall hanging in a weekend, or knock out a set of small appliqués in an afternoon. The scale is entirely up to you, and the patterns tend to be modular enough that you can resize them by simply going up or down in hook size or yarn weight.

Getting Started: What You Need Before You Pick Up a Pattern

Before diving into the list, it helps to understand a few basics that apply to nearly every monstera crochet pattern you will encounter.

Yarn weight and hook size matter more with these patterns than with some others, because the structure of the leaf depends on tension. A floppy, loosely crocheted leaf will not hold its shape as a wall hanging. If you want a piece that drapes beautifully and keeps its form, aim for a slightly tighter gauge than you might use for an amigurumi or a dishcloth. Many designers recommend going down half a hook size from what the yarn label suggests.

Stiffening techniques are worth knowing about upfront. Liquid starch, cornstarch spray, or dedicated fabric stiffener can transform a finished crochet leaf from something soft and pliable into a structured, display-ready piece. If you are making a wall hanging or a piece meant to sit upright in a pot, plan to stiffen your finished project before hanging or displaying it.

Wire armatures are another option, especially for potted plant projects. Floral wire or pipe cleaners inserted into the stem of a crocheted leaf let you shape the piece and keep it looking natural. Many patterns will mention this technique, but even those that do not can benefit from a hidden wire if you want your finished plant to look lush and realistic.

Color choices open up more than you might think. Most people default to medium or forest green, and that is always a great choice. But consider variegated greens, sage, olive, dark hunter green, or even an unexpected muted yellow-green for a more artistic interpretation. Some makers use two shades — a lighter green worked into the center vein and a darker shade for the body — to create dimension that photographs beautifully.

The 40 Monstera Crochet Patterns

Beginner-Friendly Patterns

1. Simple Monstera Leaf Appliqué
This is the gateway project for anyone new to the monstera shape. Worked in rows with basic single and double crochet, this flat leaf includes a few simple cutouts along the sides and a gently pointed tip. It is the perfect pattern for learning how to create negative space in crochet without following complex stitch sequences. Finish it with a slip stitch border in a contrasting color for a clean, polished edge, and use it to embellish a tote bag, a pillow cover, or a greeting card.

2. Mini Potted Monstera
A tiny monstera in a tiny pot is almost impossibly charming. This beginner project combines a simple cylinder worked in the round for the pot — stuffed with polyfill and closed at the bottom — with two or three single flat leaves attached to a short stem. The entire finished piece fits in the palm of your hand, making it ideal for shelf décor, a desk accessory, or a handmade gift. Use a small amount of brown or terracotta-colored yarn for the pot and save your green scraps for the leaves.

3. Monstera Coaster Set
Flat, functional, and fast to make, crochet monstera coasters are a wonderful beginner project that delivers real everyday value. Each coaster is essentially a single flat leaf shape worked in cotton yarn. Cotton gives the coaster durability and absorbency, and a tight gauge ensures it lays flat on a table. Make a set of four or six for a cohesive tropical table setting, or mix different shades of green for a more eclectic look.

4. Chunky Monstera Leaf
Using bulky or super bulky yarn and a large hook, this oversized single leaf works up in under an hour. It is the ideal project for knocking out a quick gift or testing a new yarn without committing to a large project. The thick fabric gives the leaf a satisfying weight, and a little spray starch will help it hold its shape if you want to prop it on a shelf or tuck it into a vase.

5. Monstera Bookmark
Long and narrow, a crochet monstera bookmark is worked in fine or sport weight yarn with a small hook. The leaf shape is elongated to fit the format, and the perforations are kept minimal — usually just one or two slots on each side. It is a great project for using up leftover sock yarn and makes a delightful handmade gift for a book lover.

6. Monstera Iron-On Patch Base
Crochet your flat monstera appliqué, then back it with iron-on adhesive fabric to create a patch you can press onto denim jackets, hats, or canvas sneakers. This technique is beginner friendly and gives your crochet piece a second life as a wearable accessory.

Intermediate Patterns

7. Single Leaf Wall Hanging
This is perhaps the most popular monstera crochet project of all. A large, statement-sized leaf — typically 12 to 18 inches long — is worked flat with carefully placed chain spaces creating the characteristic fenestrations. The finished leaf is stiffened, blocked, and hung from a wooden dowel or a piece of driftwood. It is the kind of project that looks far more complex than it is, making it endlessly satisfying to display and explain.

8. Three-Leaf Wall Hanging
Take the single leaf concept and multiply it. Three leaves of slightly different sizes are worked separately and then arranged on a horizontal branch or dowel, creating a fuller, more lush display piece. Stagger the lengths and angles for a natural, organic composition. This project typically takes a full weekend but produces a genuinely striking piece of wall art.

9. Monstera Wreath
A grapevine wreath base becomes a tropical centerpiece when adorned with a cluster of crochet monstera leaves. Work six to ten leaves in slightly varying sizes, stiffen them, and attach them to the wreath with floral wire or a hot glue gun. Add in a few small crochet tropical flowers or air plant shapes if you want more dimension. This makes a beautiful year-round door decoration or wall piece.

10. Potted Monstera Plant
A more ambitious version of the mini potted plant listed above, this intermediate project features a larger terracotta-style pot worked in the round, a sturdy central stem made with multiple strands held together, and four to six leaves of varying sizes fanned out at natural angles. Wire inserted into each stem allows you to pose the leaves. The finished plant typically stands eight to twelve inches tall and looks remarkably convincing on a shelf or side table.

11. Monstera Garland
Individual crochet leaves connected by a long chain of cord or yarn create a tropical garland perfect for hanging above a bed, along a mantelpiece, or as a party decoration. You can vary the spacing between leaves, alternate sizes, or add other jungle-inspired shapes like bananas or tropical flowers. This project is highly customizable and scales beautifully for different spaces.

12. Monstera Pillow Cover
A throw pillow cover featuring a large monstera leaf embroidered or crocheted in relief on the front panel is a dramatic home décor statement. The cover is worked as two flat panels joined with a slip stitch seam, and the leaf is either worked directly into the front panel using a pattern or worked separately and sewn on as a raised appliqué. Either way, the finished pillow looks like something you would find in a boutique home goods store.

13. Crochet Monstera Table Runner
A long, narrow table runner featuring a repeating monstera leaf motif works beautifully in natural cotton or linen-blend yarn. This intermediate project requires patience and consistency but delivers a beautiful finished piece that ties a tropical-themed dining table together. Work it in a neutral off-white or natural cotton for a subtle, textured look, or go bold with emerald green for full tropical impact.

14. Monstera Market Bag
The body of this mesh-style market bag is worked in a simple open stitch, while a large monstera leaf appliqué is sewn onto the front panel before finishing. The bag is sturdy enough for farmers market shopping and beautiful enough to carry as a casual handbag. Choose cotton or linen yarn for durability and washability.

15. Leaf-Shaped Clutch Purse
Rather than adding a leaf to a bag, this pattern turns the entire bag into a leaf shape. The body of the clutch follows the outline of a monstera leaf, complete with the characteristic cutouts around the edge. A zipper or button closure along the top keeps the bag functional. This project requires some basic seaming and finishing skills but produces a genuinely unique accessory.

16. Monstera Earrings
Yes, crochet earrings. Worked in fine thread with a small hook, miniature monstera leaves — typically just an inch or two long — are stiffened with fabric glue and attached to earring findings. This project requires precision and patience but produces lightweight, eye-catching jewelry that is completely one of a kind.

17. Monstera Baby Mobile
Soft, unstiffened monstera leaves in gentle green shades hang from a wooden ring or dowel along with other jungle-themed shapes to create a sweet nursery mobile. Because this project hangs above a baby, it is important to ensure all pieces are securely attached and that the mobile is hung well out of reach. Use soft, baby-safe yarns and check attachment points carefully.

18. Woven Tapestry Wall Hanging with Monstera Motif
This pattern combines crochet with basic tapestry weaving techniques. A woven background panel serves as the base, and crochet monstera leaves are layered on top at various angles, creating a textured, dimensional wall piece. This is a creative crossover project for makers who enjoy mixing textile crafts.

19. Monstera Leaf Brooch
A small, stiffened crochet monstera leaf mounted on a pin back makes a charming botanical brooch. Work the leaf in fine or sport weight yarn for a delicate look, stiffen it thoroughly, and finish the back neatly before attaching the finding. This makes a lovely handmade gift and a quick project to whip up for a craft fair.

20. Monstera Plant Hanger
Combine the classic macramé plant hanger silhouette with crochet by working the hanging portion in a thick, chunky rope-style yarn and adorning the sides with a cascade of individual crochet leaves. The pot sits in the crochet cradle, and the leaves frame it beautifully. This project bridges the boho and tropical aesthetic perfectly.

Advanced Patterns

21. Oversized Statement Wall Hanging
This is the full-commitment monstera project: a single leaf or multi-leaf composition that spans two feet or more across. Worked in bulky yarn with careful attention to proportion and structure, this piece typically becomes the focal point of an entire room. Blocking and stiffening are essential, and hanging hardware needs to be planned carefully to support the weight.

22. Monstera Leaf Afghan
An entire throw blanket covered in a repeating monstera leaf pattern — either worked in tapestry crochet or as a series of appliquéd motifs sewn onto a solid base — is an ambitious project that rewards the effort with something truly heirloom-worthy. Tapestry crochet versions typically use two colors and create a graphic, bold look, while appliqué versions have more texture and dimension.

23. Crochet Sculpture: Potted Monstera Tree
This large-scale project creates a freestanding crochet sculpture meant to stand on the floor like a real potted tree. A PVC pipe or wooden dowel serves as the trunk, the pot is crocheted over a plaster or concrete base for stability, and dozens of individual leaves in varying sizes radiate outward from the central stem using wire armatures. The finished piece can stand three feet tall or more and is genuinely breathtaking.

24. Monstera Leaf Rug
A chunky crochet rug in the shape of a monstera leaf, worked in super bulky yarn with a large hook, creates a bold floor statement for a bedroom, bathroom, or nursery. The rug is worked flat and the cutouts are created with large chain loops that are later reinforced with slip stitch edges. Non-slip backing material applied to the finished piece ensures safety.

25. Three-Dimensional Crochet Monstera Leaf
Unlike the flat leaf patterns listed earlier, this advanced pattern creates a leaf with genuine three-dimensional structure. The leaf is worked in sections, with subtle increases and decreases creating a gentle cup and curve that mimics the natural shape of a real monstera leaf. The finished piece can be stiffened over a form — a balloon or a curved mold — to preserve its shape.

26. Monstera Leaf Shawl or Wrap
This wearable project takes the monstera leaf shape and scales it up to shawl dimensions. The entire shawl follows the outline of a monstera leaf, complete with the elongated lobes and characteristic splits, worked in a lightweight lace or fingering weight yarn. The holes in the leaf design double as lace detailing that makes the shawl elegant enough for a formal occasion.

27. Monstera Tote with Structural Base
A fully structural tote bag featuring a dense crochet body, flat stiffened base, sewn-in lining, and a monstera leaf embossed into the front panel using surface crochet. This is a true accessories design project that requires some knowledge of bag construction, lining, and finishing techniques, but the result is a professional, boutique-quality bag.

28. Crochet Monstera Lampshade Cover
Worked to fit snugly over a drum lampshade, this openwork crochet cover features a repeating monstera leaf silhouette pattern. When the lamp is turned on, the light filters through the negative spaces in the crochet, casting beautiful leaf-shaped shadows on the surrounding walls. This project requires precise gauge work and custom sizing.

29. Monstera Leaf Jewelry Holder
A large, stiffened crochet monstera leaf mounted on a wooden backing serves as a functional jewelry display holder. Small hooks screwed into the wooden base sit behind the leaf and hold necklaces, while the surface of the leaf itself cradles rings and earrings. This is a beautiful combination of crochet and simple woodworking.

30. Large Monstera Leaf Centerpiece
A single oversized leaf worked in stiff cotton, blocked, and shaped over a form, serves as a dramatic table centerpiece. Nestle it in a decorative tray with some pebbles and a tealight candle for a tropical tablescape that looks like it belongs in an interior design magazine.

Seasonal and Holiday Variations

31. Christmas Monstera Wreath
Take the monstera wreath concept and give it a holiday twist with deep green leaves, red berry clusters, and gold-tipped leaf edges worked in metallic yarn. This unexpected take on a Christmas wreath is sophisticated and modern rather than kitschy.

32. Autumn Monstera Garland
Swap the green yarn for rich fall tones — burnt orange, ochre, rust