Alocasia plants are basically the drama queens of the plant world—but in the best way possible. With their striking arrow-shaped leaves and bold veins, they’re total showstoppers. But did you know they can actually "listen" to their environment? These beauties are sensitive to changes in light, humidity, and even mood (okay, maybe not mood—but definitely moisture). Some species can grow leaves as large as a toddler, and fun fact: in the wild, they’ve been known to grow over 8 feet tall! They’re part of the aroid family, which means they're cousins with monstera and philodendrons—basically the cool kids of the plant world.
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You know I love my plant buddies, but this time I went big—like, leafy and fabulous big! Meet my newest pattern: the Alocasia Plant! With its bold leaves and eye-catching shape, this isn’t just a plant—it’s a crochet statement piece. Don't forget to check out some of my other patterns!
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Difficulty Level
Intermediate
Skill You Should Know
Basic crochet stitches, crocheting in the round, color changes, magic ring, increasing, and decreasing
Finished Size
Approximately 10 in (25 cm) tall 3.5 in (9 cm) wide
Materials
- Premier; Basix Worsted; size 4; [100% acrylic; 359 yards / 328 m per 7oz / 200g skein]; buff, eggplant, fern, forest green, mahogany; 1 skein
- F-5 (3.75mm) crochet hook
- Fabric or Hot Glue
- Hot Glue Gun
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Scissors
- (5) Stitch markers
- Washable pencil/pen
- Wire cutters
- Yarn needle
- 4 in (10 cm) by 4 in (10 cm) piece of cardboard
- 34 in (86 cm) of 18-gauge green floral wire
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Abbreviations
- BLO - back loop only
- ch - chain
- dec - decrease
- FLO - front loop only
- inc - increase
- invdec - invisible decrease
- mr - magic ring
- PM - Place Marker
- R - round/row
- sc - single crochet
- sk - skip
- sl st - slip stitch
- st(s) - stitch(es)
- [ ] - repeat the directions between [ and ] as many times as stated
- ( ) - the number of stitches at the end of each round
Gauge
30 sc by 5 rounds = 2 in (5 cm)
Pattern Notes
- The pot and soil of this pattern are worked in continuous rounds.
- Mark 1st stitch of each round, moving marker up each round.
- Finished size may vary based on yarn, hook size, and tension.
- Using a "yarn under" method when working in rounds/rows creates a tighter stitch.
- Ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
Instructions
Purchase the full PDF instructions here: Alocasia Plant Crochet Pattern
