Free Crochet String of Pearls Plant Pattern

This beginner-friendly tutorial includes detailed photos and a full video guide to help you create a crochet String of Pearls that never needs watering. Whether you’re making it for home decor, gifting, or selling, this crochet plant is a fun and satisfying project that adds a touch of greenery anywhere.

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Crochet string of pearls printed pattern pdf mockup

If you prefer to follow along visually, a full step-by-step video tutorial is included to guide you through making this crochet String of Pearls.

Let’s get right to it and go over all the materials you’ll need to create your own mini crochet Hot Cocoa Mug!

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Materials
– Worsted Weight Yarn in green and brown
– G 4.0mm Crochet Hook
– H 5.0mm Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
– Sciss o rs
– Polyfill

Optional
– Stitch Marker

Stitch Key (US Terms)
CH= Chain
SC= Single Crochet
DC= Double Crochet
INC= Increase (2 stitces in same spot)
DEC= Decrease (2 stitches become 1)
BLO= Back Loop Only
YO= Yarn Over
*= To Be Repeated

Magic Circle: If you are unfamiliar with the Magic Circle/Ring method you are welcome to chain 3, join, and crochet in the circle you created.

Before You Start
This pattern includes two sizes of “dirt” so you can create the perfect plant for your space. The written instructions are for a small String of Pearls plant, but you can easily make a larger version by increasing the number of strings and working longer strands for a fuller, more trailing look.

Crochet String of Pearls- Small Dirt

Both dirt sizes are created in the round. You may need a stitch marker to help keep track of where you are at.

Using your H hook
Round 1: SC 8 into a Magic Circle. (8)
Round 2: INC in each stitch around. (16)
Round 3: INC, SC around. (24)
Round 4: INC, SC 2 around. (32)

Your circle should be about 2.25″ in diameter.

Rounds 5-9: SC in each stitch around. (32)
Round 10: DEC, SC 2 around. (24)
Round 11: DEC, SC around. (16)

Lightly stuff with polyfill.

Round 12: DEC around. (8)

Tie off leaving a long tail, sew the hole closed, then sew in your tail.

String of Pearls – Large Dirt

Using your H hook
Round 1: SC 8 into a Magic Circle. (8)
Round 2: INC in each stitch around. (16)
Round 3: *INC, SC* around. (24)
Round 4: *INC, SC 2* around. (32)
Round 5: *INC, SC 3* around. (40)
Round 6: *INC, SC 4* around. (48)

Your circle should be about 3.25″ in diameter.

Rounds 7-16: SC in each stitch around. (48)
Round 17: *DEC, SC 4* around. (40)
Round 18: *DEC, SC 3* around. (32)
Round 19: *DEC, SC 2* around. (24)
Round 20: *DEC, SC* around. (16)

Lightly stuff with polyfill.
Round 21: DEC around. (8)

Tie off leaving a long tail, sew the hole closed, then sew in your tail.

Crochet String of Pearls Pattern

Using your G hook
Leave a long tail and chain 7. Do not sew this tail in, we’ll use it during assembly.

* Skip 2 CH, YO, insert hook in back bump of third chain from hook.

DC 5 in that spot.

Pull up a loop and remove your hook. Insert your hook into the top of the first DC (going from the back to the front)

Grab your loop and pull through.

Chain 6 and repeat from * until you have as many pearls as you like. After your last pearl, tie off and sew in your tail.

Make multiple strings of pearls in varying lengths. For my small String of Pearls plant, I made 5 strings with 6 pearls, 5 strings with 7 pearls, and 5 strings with 9 pearls.

Crochet string of pearls pattern progress photo of all pearls

Assembly

Assembly is pretty simple. Using a tapestry needle, attach each string of pearls through the top of the dirt and knot it at the bottom. You can knot them individually or wait till they’re all attached and make one big knot.

You can get creative with placement but I’ve found I like to start with the smaller strings in the center and work my way down to the longer strings.

Once you’ve attached all your strings your String of Pearls plant is complete!

I hope you loved making your own crochet String of Pearls! Now you have a super cute plant that never needs water and looks great in any space!

You could have a little fun with this pattern and use chunky yarn instead of worsted weight for a big squishy crochet String of Pearls. Or fingering weight yarn for a tiny baby one! I love how simply changing the yarn can make a totally new crochet masterpiece!

Need a little more whimsey in your life? Crochet your new faux plant a strawberry planter! It is sure to add a little joy to your space.