Clarence

the Peckish Plant

amigurumi pattern by Irene Strange

CURIOUS AMIGURUMI PATTERNS

TO OLS & M AT E R I A LS
This project can be made in a variety of yarns and hook sizes to produce a bigger or smaller plant.
Below are the yarn and materials used to make the sample.

YARN OTHER MATERIALS

Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (100% Cotton, 50g, 125m/137yds) Pair of 10mm black safety eyes
1 ball Lilac - Tea Rose (443)
16 Long Pipe cleaners or some strong wire
1/2 ball Purple - Jam (473)
A piece of Thick Felt or Foam Fabric Stabiliser
Small amount Pink - Blush Pink (454)
(try Pellon Flex-Foam Stabilizer!)
2 balls Green - Spearmint Green (426)
Toy Stuffing
Small amount White - Paper White (401)
1 ball Light Brown - Soft Fudge (410) Tapestry needle
Small amount Dark Brown - Coffee Bean (411) Small amount of PVA glue or starch (optional)
Thick drinking straw or knitting needle (optional)
HOOK 3mm crochet hook

FINISHED SIZE Clarence is around 27cm/101/2in tall when made in DK weight cotton with 3mm hook.

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27cm / 101/2in
11cm / 4in

Irene Strange © Copyright 2023

Please note: This pattern is for personal use only. It may not be copied, translated, resold or otherwise
redistributed in any way without the author’s permission.
You are welcome to sell finished objects made using this pattern in small quantities.
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C RO CHET T E R MS
The pattern is written in US Crochet Terms, Repeating sections within the rounds are shown
the following stitches are used: in (round) brackets followed by how many times
chain stitch (ch) they are repeated, e.g. repeat 6 times.
slip stitch (slst)
Stitch totals are shown in [square] brackets at the end
single crochet (sc) of each round. Note that if a round is closed with a slip stitch
single crochet increase (inc) (slst) that stitch is not included in the stitch count.
single crochet decrease (dec)
invisible decrease (inv dec) Images and Charts are referenced in {curly} brackets,
half-double crochet (hdc) e.g. {img 7} or {Chart A} within the main pattern text.
double crochet (dc)
Colour Changes within the text are shown in {curly italic}
front loop only (FLO) brackets in the relevant colour where possible, e.g. {red}
back loop only (BLO) or {white} within the main pattern text.
third loop/back hump
magic ring The sample is made with regular single crochet stitch without
round (rnd) X twist. Feel free to substitute your preferred style
row (row) of decreases throughout the pattern.
stitch/stitches (st/sts)

NOTES

CONSTRUCTION The plant is made in sections, some Pipe cleaners are also added into the leaves and vines,
are joined together with crochet seams and some are so the plant can strike a pose!
joined-in as you go. The pot is made in one piece, with
a folded over lip, reinforced with stabiliser. The body The body of the plant starts with 6 petals, these are
of the plant is later slip-stitched into the pot. joined together to form the neck. There are rounds in
the body that create a subtle bend to the neck, these
The head is made up of 2 halves and a mouth, these are worked in a combination of back loop and front
are joined together as you go, around the mouth loop stitches.
piece. Lips are worked directly from the mouth after
the pieces are joined. To allow the plant to have more TIP: The weight of the vines and leaves combined
expressions, pipe cleaners are added into the lips is enough to keep the plant standing up once
before they are closed with a crochet seam to the stuffed, but you could add a balloon weight or some
inside of the mouth. weighted beads to the base if you prefer!

T E N S IO N / GAUGE
If you want to match the sample gauge make
a small circle in your chosen yarn:
Rnd 1: start 7sc in a magic ring [7]
Rnd 2: inc in all 7 st [14]
Rnd 3: (1sc, inc in next st) repeat 7 times [21]
Fasten off.

When made in DK yarn with 3mm hook this circle

is about 3cm/1in in diameter.

Matching the exact gauge isn’t essential, but may produce

a bigger or smaller plant. Remember to keep stitches
close together amigurumi-style!

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PATTERN STA RTS
To add more structure to the lip of the pot, cut a strip of
thick felt or foam fabric stabiliser and place it into the lip
Let’s start with the pot to warm up!
of the pot. The strip should be half the height of the lip
when measured from Rnd 33 to Rnd 46, and long enough
1. Cozy Plant Pot to go all around the circumference of the top of the pot.
Make 1in light brown. {img 8 - 10} Tip: If you don’t have thick felt or stabiliser, try
Rnd 1: start 7sc in a magic ring [7] using some corrugated card instead!
Rnd 2: inc in all 7 sts [14] Fold over the last 13 rounds down to Rnd 33 to form the lip
Rnd 3: (1sc, inc in next st) repeat 7 times [21] of the pot. {img 11}
Rnd 4: (2sc, inc in next st) repeat 7 times [28]
Rnd 5: (3sc, inc in next st) repeat 7 times [35] Rnd 47: working in both loops of current round and free
back loops leftover from Rnd 33, slst in all 78 sts to close the
Rnd 6: (4sc, inc in next st) repeat 7 times [42]
lip [78] {img 12}
Rnd 7: (5sc, inc in next st) repeat 7 times [49]
Fasten off, weave in the ends. {img 13 - 14}
Rnd 8: (6sc, inc in next st) repeat 7 times [56] {img 1}
Rnd 9: (7sc, inc in next st) repeat 7 times [63]
Rnd 10: (8sc, inc in next st) repeat 6 times, 9sc [69] {img 2}
Rnd 11: working in BLO, slst in all 69 sts [69] {img 3}
Rnd 12: working into the same back loops and over the slip
stitches, sc in all 69 sts [69] {img 4} This creates a more defined,
firmer round at the base of the pot! Set the pot aside for
Rnd 13 - 17: sc in all 69 sts - 5 rounds now and move on to
Rnd 18: (22sc, inc in next st) repeat 3 times [72] {img 5} making the head!
Rnd 19 - 22: sc in all 72 sts - 4 rounds
Rnd 23: (23sc, inc in next st) repeat 3 times [75]
Rnd 24 - 27: sc in all 75 sts - 4 rounds
Rnd 28: (24sc, inc in next st) repeat 3 times [78]
Rnd 29 - 32: sc in all 78 sts - 4 rounds
Next round starts the lip of the pot.
Rnd 33: working in FLO, (12sc, inc in next st) repeat 6 times [84]
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Rnd 34 - 45: sc in all 84 sts - 12 rounds {img 6-7}

Rnd 46: (12sc, inv dec) repeat 6 times [78]

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2. Inner Mouth Rnd 3: (1sc, inc in next st) repeat 6 times [18]
Make 1 in purple. Rnd 4: (2sc, inc in next st) repeat 6 times [24]
Ch13, start 2nd ch from hook, work in a round, along both Rnd 5: (3sc, inc in next st) repeat 6 times [30]
sides of the chain. {img 15} Rnd 6: (4sc, inc in next st) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 1: 3sc in next ch, 10sc, 3sc in last ch, carry on along Rnd 7: (5sc, inc in next st) repeat 6 times [42] {img 21}
the other side of the chain, 10sc, skip last ch [26] {img 16} Rnd 8: (6sc, inc in next st) repeat 6 times [48]
Rnd 2: (inc in next 3 st, 10sc) repeat 2 times [32] {img 17} Rnd 9: (7sc, inc in next st) repeat 6 times [54]
Rnd 3: (inc in next st, 1sc) repeat 3 times, 10sc, Rnd 10: (8sc, inc in next st) repeat 6 times [60]
(inc in next st, 1sc) repeat 3 times, 10sc [38] Rnd 11: (9sc, inc in next st) repeat 6 times [66]
Rnd 4: (2sc, inc in next st) repeat 3 times, 10sc) Rnd 12: (10sc, inc in next st) repeat 6 times [72]
(2sc, inc in next st) repeat 3 times, 10sc [44] {img 18} Rnd 13 - 18: sc in all 72 sts - 6 rounds
Fasten off, weave in the end. {img 22}
Rnd 5: (inc in next st, 3sc) repeat 3 times, 10sc,
(inc in next st, 3sc) repeat 3 times, 10sc [50]
Rnd 6: (4sc, inc in next st) repeat 3 times, 10sc,
4. Bottom of the Head + Joining the pieces
Make 1 in lilac.
(4sc, inc in next st) repeat 3 times, 10sc [56]
Rnd 1: start 6sc in a magic ring [6]
Rnd 7: (inc in next st, 5sc) repeat 3 times, 10sc,
Rnd 2 - 12: work the same way as Top of the Head.
(inc in next st, 5sc) repeat 3 times, 10sc [62]
Rnd 13 - 15: sc in all 72 sts - 3 rounds {img 23}
Rnd 8: (6sc, inc in next st) repeat 3 times, 10sc,
(6sc, inc in next st) repeat 3 times, 10sc [68] Next join in the inner mouth to the bottom of the head.
Rnd 9: (inc in next st, 7sc) repeat 3 times, 10sc, Pick up the Inner mouth and place it under the bottom of
(inc in next st, 7sc) repeat 3 times, 10sc [74] the head, wrong sides together, lining up the middle of the
Rnd 10: (8sc, inc in next st) repeat 3 times, 10sc, slip stitched section with the start of next round. {img 24}
(8sc, inc in next st) repeat 3 times, 10sc [80] Start joining the 2 pieces in middle of the slip stitch section
Rnd 11: (inc in next st, 9sc) repeat 3 times, 10sc, from Rnd 14 of the Inner Mouth, working through both
(inc in next st, 9sc) repeat 3 times, 10sc [86] layers. {img 25 - 26}
Rnd 12 - 13: sc in all 86 sts - 2 rounds {img 19}
Rnd 14: 3slst, 33sc, 10slst, 33sc, 7slst [86] Rnd 16: work 5sc along the head + slip stitches of the mouth,
33sc along head + mouth, 5sc along the head + slip stitches,
Fasten off, weave in the end. {img 20} Note: the slip stitches
next pick up the top half of the head so it rests over the
will sit in the corners of the mouth when joining the pieces.
remaining half of the inner mouth, work 5sc along the head
3. Top of the Head + slip stitches, 33sc along head + mouth, 5sc along the head
Make 1 in lilac. + slip stitches [86] {img 27}
Rnd 1: start 6sc in a magic ring [6] Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Rnd 2: inc in all 6 sts [12]

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Now the head is joined together add in some safety eyes 6. Top Fangs
to the top half. Use the corners of the mouth as guides Make 2 or more in white.
and add the eyes - count 5 sts away from the corner and 5 Rnd 1: start 6sc in a magic ring [6]
rounds up and place the eye there, poke a hole in the fabric Rnd 2: sc in all 6 sts [6]
with a knitting needle or a pencil first to make this easier. Rnd 3: (inc in next st, 2sc) repeat 2 times [8]
{img 28 - 31} Rnd 4: sc in all 8 sts [8]
Rnd 5: (inc in next st, 3sc) repeat 2 times [10]
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing. {img 41}
5. Lips
Join pink yarn to the corner of the mouth. {img 32}
Rnd 1: work in FLO, sc in all 86 sts [86] {img 33} 7. Bottom Fangs
Rnd 2 - 8: sc in all 86 sts - 7 rounds {img 34 -35} Make 2 or more in white.
Rnd 1: start 6sc in a magic ring [6]
Add a ring of wire or pipe cleaners, enclosing it in the tube
with the next round. I like to double them up for strength. Rnd 2: sc in all 6 sts [6]
{img 36 - 38} Rnd 3: (inc in next st, 2sc) repeat 2 times [8]
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing. {img 42}
Rnd 9: working in FLO + remaining free back loop of the
mouth - sc in all 86 sts [86]
Sew the fangs to the inside seam of the lips in your
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
preferred spot. On the sample the top fangs are sitting
Add stuffing to the top and bottom half of the head, further apart than the bottom ones. {img 43 - 45}
keeping the roof of the mouth flat. {img 39}
Press the corners of the mouth up into a cheeky smile and
With the top of the head towards you, join lilac to the move on to making the body! {img 46}
corner of the remaining free stitches of two halves of
the head, and close the gap with a row of single crochet,
working the stitches through both layers. {img 40}
Tip: Alternatively sew up with a tail of yarn instead!

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8. Stem Petals Rnd 5 - 6: sc in all 66 sts - 2 rounds
Make 6 in green. Rnd 7: (5sc, inv dec, 4sc) repeat 6 times [60]
Rnd 1: start 6sc in a magic ring [6] Next group of rounds create a small bend in the stem.
Rnd 2 - 3: sc in all 6 sts - 2 rounds If you want the stem to point straight up instead of forward
Rnd 4: (1sc, inc in next st) repeat 3 times [9] {img 47} you can work Rnds 8 - 26 as single crochet rounds instead.
Rnd 5: sc in all 9 sts [9]
Rnd 6: (2sc, inc in next st) repeat 3 times [12] Rnd 8: 30slst in back loops only (BLO), 30sc in both loops [60]
Rnd 7: sc in all 12 sts [12] {img 53}
Rnd 8: (3sc, inc in next st) repeat 3 times [15] Rnd 9: 30slst in BLO of the slip stitches, 30sc in both loops [60]
Rnd 9: sc in all 15 sts [15] {img 54}
Rnd 10: (4sc, inc in next st) repeat 3 times [18] Rnd 10: 30sc in free front loops (FLO) from both last 2 rounds
Rnd 11: sc in all 18 sts [18] 30sc, in both loops 30sc [60] {img 55} You will be putting the
Rnd 12: (5sc, inc in next st) repeat 3 times [21] hook under 2 loops like you would when working a regular single
Rnd 13: sc in all 21 sts [21] crochet stitch, this will minimise the jog when creating the bend.
Rnd 14: (6sc, inc in next st) repeat 3 times [24] Rnd 11: 30slst in BLO from Rnd 9 (behind the current round),
Rnd 15: sc in all 24 sts [24] {img 48} 30sc in both loops [60] {img 56} These slip stitches will be
Rnd 16: do not stuff, fold the piece flat and work next sts hidden on the inside.
through both layers {img 49}, 12 sc [12] Rnd 12: 30slst in BLO of the slsts, 30sc in both loops [60]
Fasten off the first 5 petals. Rnd 13: 30sc in free stitches from Rnd 10, 30sc [60] {img 57}
Do not fasten off the last petal, carry on to join them into Notice how the stem now tilts forward a little!
the stem, trapping the leftover yarn tails as you work.
Rnd 14 - 17: sc in all 60 sts - 4 rounds
Now lets add another bend. {img 58 - 59}
9. Joining the Stem Rnd 18: 2sc, 26slst in BLO, 32sc in both loops [60]
Carry on work from the 6th petal. Join all the petals Rnd 19: 2sc, 26slst in BLO of the slsts, 32sc in both loops [60]
together to make 1 round, make sure they are all facing Rnd 20: 2sc, 26sc in free FLO from last 2 rounds, then work in
right way up when joining, with the wrong side of Rnd 16 both loops: 2sc, inv dec, 12sc, inv dec, 12sc, inv dec [57]
down. {img 50} Rnd 21: 29sc, inv dec, 11sc, inv dec, 11sc, inv dec [54]
Rnd 1: (bring next petal to the work, 12sc along the top) Rnd 22 - 26: sc in all 54 sts - 5 rounds
repeat 5 times, then work 12sc along the original (6th) petal Rnd 27: slst in all 54 sts [54]
[72] {img 51 - 52}
Fasten off and weave in the ends. {img 60 - 61}
Rnd 2 - 3: sc in all 72 sts - 2 rounds
Rnd 4: (5sc, inv dec, 5sc) repeat 6 times [66]

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10. Soil 12. Grippy Leaves
Join dark brown to any slip stitch from Rnd 27 of the stem. Make 2 in green.
{img 62} Rnd 1: start 6sc in a magic ring [6]
Rnd 1: sc in all 54 sts [54] Rnd 2: sc in all 6 sts [6]
Rnd 2: (8sc, inc in next st) repeat 6 times [60] Rnd 3: (1sc, 3sc in next st, 1sc) repeat 2 times [10]
Rnd 3: (9sc, inc in next st) repeat 6 times [66] Rnd 4: sc in all 10 sts [10]
Rnd 4: (5sc, inc in next st, 5sc) repeat 6 times [72] Rnd 5: (2sc, 3sc in next st, 2sc) repeat 2 times [14]
Rnd 5: (inc in next st, 11sc) repeat 6 times [78] {img 63} Rnd 6: sc in all 14 sts [14]
Next round joins the soil to the pot. Fold back the brim of Rnd 7: (3sc, 3sc in next st, 3sc) repeat 2 times [18] {img 68}
the pot so that the slip stitch round is easy to get to. Work Rnd 8: sc in all 18 sts [18]
the next round through both loops of the soil and Rnd Rnd 9: (4sc, 3sc in next st, 4sc) repeat 2 times [22]
47 (the slip stitch round) of the pot, pulling the yarn from Rnd 10: sc in all 22 sts [22]
below the pots slip stitches. {img 64 - 65} Rnd 11: (5sc, 3sc in next st, 5sc) repeat 2 times [26]
Rnd 12: sc in all 26 sts [26]
Rnd 6: slst in all 78 sts [78] Rnd 13: (6sc, 3sc in next st, 6sc) repeat 2 times [30]
Fasten off and weave in the ends. Rnd 14: sc in all 30 sts [30]
Rnd 15: (7sc, 3sc in next st, 7sc) repeat 2 times [34]
11. Twirly Vines Rnd 16: sc in all 34 sts [34]
Make 3 in green. {img 66 - 67, img 75} Rnd 17: (8sc, inc in next st, 8sc) repeat 2 times [36] {img 69}
Rnd 1: start 5sc in a magic ring [5] Rnd 18 - 20: sc in all 36 sts - 3 rounds
Rnd 2 - 6: sc in all 5 sts - 5 rounds Rnd 21: (inv dec, 4sc) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 7: inc in next st, 4sc [6] Rnd 22: (3sc, inv dec) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 8 - 12: sc in all 6 sts - 5 rounds Rnd 23: (inv dec, 2sc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 13: inc in next st, 5sc [7] Rnd 24: (1sc, inv dec) repeat 6 times [12] {img 70}
Rnd 14 - 18: sc in all 7 sts - 5 rounds Rnd 25: sc in all 12 sts [12]
Rnd 19: inc in next st, 6sc [8] Rnd 26: inv dec, 10sc [11]
Rnd 20 - 24: sc in all 8 sts - 5 rounds Rnd 27: inv dec, 9sc [10]
Rnd 25: inc in next st, 7sc [9] Rnd 28 - 32: sc in all 10 sts - 5 rounds
Rnd 26 - 30: sc in all 9 sts - 5 rounds Rnd 33: inc in next st, 9sc [11]
Rnd 31: inc in next st, 8sc [10] Rnd 34 - 38: sc in all 11 sts - 5 rounds
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Rnd 39: inc in next st, 10sc [12]

Rnd 37: inc in next st, 9sc [11] Rnd 40: sc in all 12 sts [12] {img 71}
Rnd 38 - 42: sc in all 11 sts - 5 rounds Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing. Press leaves flat. {img 72}
Rnd 43: inc in next st, 10sc [12]
Rnd 44 - 55: sc in all 12 sts - 12 rounds Add wire or pipe cleaners to the leaves and vines,
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing. doubling them up for strength. {img 73 - 75}

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Next make a extra details.

13. Protective Spikes

Make as many as you fancy in purple yarn.
Ch4, start 2nd ch from hook.
Row 1: 1slst, 1sc, 1hdc [3]
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing. {img 76}

14. Wispy Hair

Make as many as you fancy in purple yarn.
Row 1: Ch25 [25]
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing,
Wrap the wispy hair around a thick straw or a knitting
needle, cover in PVA glue or starch and leave to dry
overnight. When completely dry take the hair off the straw
and trim one of the tail ends. {img 77 - 80}

15. Stingy Tongue

Make 1 in purple yarn.
Ch26, start 2nd ch from hook, for neater edges work in third
loop/back hump of the chains.
Row 1: 1slst in next ch, 2sc, 2hdc, ch6, start 2nd ch from
hook, slst in next ch, 2sc, 2hdc, now carry on along
the main chain, 21dc [21+forked tip] {img 81 - 85}
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing.

Now all the elements are made it’s time

to put Clarence together!

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ASSEMBLY

First we will add stuffing to the plant pot. To keep the base flat it helps to
add in a circle of felt or thick card into the base before adding the stuffing.

Clarence is quite top-heavy, but I found that sewing the vines to the back
of the pot is enough to counter-balance the head when making the sample.
However you could add in a balloon weight or weighted beads for extra
stability.

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Cut a circle of felt, foam or card Place into the pot and then add Sew the Grippy Leaves to the Next secure the Twirly Vines
to fit the base of the pot. in plenty of toy stuffing. sides of the body, either side to the soil behind the body,
of the bend - push the ends of pushing the ends of the pipe
the pipe cleaners into the body cleaners into the soil.
before sewing.

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Spread the vines evenly around Sew down each vine, then curl Add stuffing to the body, Place the head into the
the back of the plant, you can up the ends. leaving some space on the top neck opening, choosing the
twist together the leftover parts for the head. direction you would like it to
of the pipe cleaners inside the look in.
pot.

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With a tail of lilac yarn sew the Then go around the lower half Turn up the corners of the Sew the Protective Spikes
head into the neck, first going of the head, stitching where the mouth into a cheeky smile. randomly over the body - add
through each stitch of the back chin sits on the petals. as many as you like!
seam and the 3 back petals.

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Embroider some spots in Using purple yarn embroider Then work back to the start, The leaf will look the same on
purple yarn on the top of the some veins onto the leaves, adding in smaller side veins as both sides.
head. going through both layers of you go.
the fabric, then doubling. First
the central line.

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Open the mouth again and Next sew the Whispy Hair to the Arrange them as you like best! To help the back petals stand
sew the tongue to the inside top of the head, in-between the On the sample I sewed them up catch each one with a tail of
of the mouth, letting it flop to spots. evenly across the top. green yarn, securing it to the
the side. head.

And that’s it - your very own

Clarence The Peckish Plant
is good to go!

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I hope you will enjoy making
your own mischievous peckish plants!
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the tag #clarencethepeckishplant
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Happy Crafting!
Irina x

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