Shark Crochet Plant Cozy Pattern
If you love sharks, plants, and crochet (and who doesn’t?!), you’re going to flip your fins over this Shark Crochet Plant Cozy! This adorable little guy wraps around a mini terracotta pot with a fierce—but friendly—shark grin, making it the perfect way to add a splash of ocean-inspired fun to your plant shelf.
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The Shark Crochet Plant Cozy is a fun plant accessory that transforms your mini terracotta pot into a playful ocean scene. Made with 100% cotton yarn, the cozy encases the pot, making it look like a hungry shark is taking a bite.
This pattern is part of the 2024 Crochet Shark Week Event!
Why You’ll Love the Shark Crochet Plant Cozy
There’s something undeniably fun about crochet designs that are both practical and whimsical, and this shark-themed pot cozy checks both boxes.
- Perfect for Summer & Shark Week: Whether you’re hosting a summer party or just want to celebrate Shark Week in a unique way, this cozy adds a fun aquatic touch.
- Makes a Fin-tastic Gift: This crochet plant cozy makes the perfect gift for plant lovers and ocean life lovers alike, but it also makes a great quickie project for craft fairs! Who doesn’t love sharks?!
- Eco-Friendly and Reusable: Crochet plant cozies like this one are a great way to create reusable decor pieces. Unlike plastic plant sleeves, this cozy can be washed and reused, making it a sustainable option for decor. Plus, it’s a cute way to dress up repurposed pots from thrift stores or garden centers!
- Fast & Fun Crochet Project: This is a great stash-busting pattern that works up quickly. You could easily make several in an afternoon!
- Kid-Approved: With its cartoonish face and plush feel, this is a shark that won’t scare anyone—it’s soft, silly, and super lovable. It could also make for a fun kid’s bedroom decor item, especially if you’re looking to add some air purifying plants without taking away from the “child-like” feel!
Customization Ideas
One of the best things about this crochet shark cozy is how easy it is to make it your own:
- Change the Color Scheme: Classic gray is great, but you can go wild with colors—think teal, blue, pink, or even rainbow!
- Add Accessories: Give your shark a tiny party hat, a bow tie, or a monocle for extra personality.
- Add Texture: Use fuzzy yarn or boucle yarn for a more textured, fun look.
Tips for Crocheting the Perfect Shark Cozy
Here are a few helpful hints to make your crochet shark plant cozy extra successful:
- Check the Fit: Before fastening off, try fitting your cozy onto your pot to ensure it hugs the shape snugly.
- Secure the Eyes Well: If gifting to children, make sure the eyes are glued or sewn in very securely—or embroider them for safety.
- Stuff It for Shape: If you’re using the cozy for display rather than planting, add a little polyfill inside to help it hold shape.
This is an easy skill level pattern, but I think it could be recreated by a confident beginner with a good knowledge of the basic crochet stitches!
How to get the Shark Crochet Plant Cozy Pattern
Shark Crochet
Plant Cozy Pattern
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About the Yarn
The Shark Crochet Plant Cozy shown was made using 100% Cotton Worsted weight yarn, specifically I Love this Cotton. I chose 100% cotton for the matte finished look, but this yarn can be replaced with any worsted weight yarn.
The Crochet Pattern
Keep reading for a list of what you need to make the Shark Crochet Plant Cozy, including the stitch pattern instructions!
Materials
100% Cotton Worsted Weight Yarn (#4)
- Gray [.25oz/13yds]
- White [.25oz/13yds]
- Red [Scraps]
2 – 8mm Black Gem Buttons
Gauge
Gauge is not critical for this project
Finished Measurements
1.25” Base
3.25” Height
Stitch Guide
hdc = half double crochet
sc = single crochet
sl st(s) = slip stitch(es)
YO = Yarn Over
Skill Level
Easy
Written in U.S. Terms
Notes
- Beginning chains do not count as stitches.
- Where asterisks appear, repeat the instructions between them.
- Tutorial photos are at the end of the pattern.
Instructions
With White,
R1. Magic Ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6)
R2. 2 sc arnd (12)
R3. *2 sc, sc* arnd (18)
R4. With White: BLO sc x 9, With Gray: BLO sc x 9, sl st to join, turn (18)
R5. With Gray: *2 sc, sc x 2* 3X, With White: *2 sc, sc x 2* 3X, sl st to join, turn (24)
R6. With White: sc x 12, With Gray: sc x 12, sl st to join, turn (24)
R7. With Gray: *2 sc, sc x 3* 3X, With White: *2 sc, sc x 3* 3X, sl st to join, turn (30)
R8. With White: sc x 15, With Gray: sc x 15, sl st to join, turn (30)
R9. With Gray: *2 sc, sc x 4* 3X, With White: *2 sc, sc x 4* 3X, sl st to join, turn (36)
R10. With White: sc x 18, With Gray: sc x 18, sl st to join, turn (Continue to top jaw) (36)
TOP JAW
With Gray,
R1. sc x 18, turn (leave remaining sts unworked) (18)
R2. Repeat 1
R3. dec, sc x 14, dec, turn (16)
R4. dec, sc x 12, dec, turn (14)
R5. dec, sc x 10, dec, turn (12)
R6. dec, sc x 8, dec, turn (10)
R7. dec, sc x 6, dec, turn (8)
R8. dec, sc x 4, dec, turn (6)
R9. dec, sc x 2, dec; Fasten. (4)
R10. With top jaw facing forward: Attach Yarn to bottom corner and sl st in the end of each row and in each stitch arnd the top jaw only; Fasten.
With Red,
R11. With top jaw facing forward: Attach yarn to top loop only, sl st in each sl st across; Fasten.
With White,
R12. With top jaw facing forward: Attach yarn to top loop only, ch 2, sl st in same space as ch, *sl st x 2, ch 2, sl st in same space as ch* across; Fasten.
BOTTOM JAW
With White,
R1. Attach yarn to 1st unworked stitch on inside of white side: ch 1, dec, sc x 14, dec, turn (16)
R2. Ch 1, dec, sc x 12, dec, turn (14)
R3. Ch 1, dec, sc x 10, dec, turn (12)
R4. Ch 1, dec, sc x 8, dec; Fasten. (10)
R5. With bottom jaw facing forward: Attach Yarn to bottom corner and sl st in the end of each row and in each stitch arnd the top jaw; Fasten
With Red,
R6. With bottom jaw facing forward: Attach yarn to top loop only, sl st in each sl st across; Fasten.
With White,
R7. With bottom jaw facing forward: Attach yarn to top loop only, ch 2, sl st in same space as ch, *sl st x 2, ch 2, sl st in same space as ch* across; Fasten.
Finishing
- Attach “eyes” between R14-15, 2 sts in from the edge; over the “rounded edge”.
- Hide all strings.
And that’s the the Shark Crochet Plant Cozy Pattern!
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Thank you so much, Your patterns are wonderful and for you to do Shark week again this year is just amazing. Your the greatest. Sandeeps