Start a fun crochet design with the Watering Can Pattern, blending practical use with decorative flair. Adorned with neatly crocheted flowers in vibrant shades of pink and purple, and topped with lush green leaves, this unique pattern is a testament to the diverse possibilities of crochet.
It is an excellent choice for crochet lovers looking to perfect their 3D crochet skills, promising a rewarding piece with its tidy and precise stitch work.
Can beginners attempt the Crochet Watering Can Pattern?
Yes, with basic skills, beginners can tackle this pattern as it allows them to practice consistent stitching and simple 3D shapes.
Tools and materials
- Cotton yarn – size 8/4, in the following colors:
- Light grey Yellow, Green,Pink, purple or colors of choice for the flowers
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Fiber fill
- Hook number 2.5
- Optional: Cardboard
Abbreviations
- mr – magic ring
- sc – single crochet in US (double crochet in UK)
- inc increase (2 single crochet in one stitch)
- dec – decrease (2 single crochet in one stitch)
- slst – slip stitch ch-chain
- hdc – half double crochet (half treble crochet in UK)
- dc – double crochet (treble crochet in UK)
- BLO – crochet in the back loops only
Step By Step Pattern
Watering can – vessel
Use light grey color yarn.
1. 6sc in mr (6)
2. inc x 2 (12)
3. ‘1sc, inc’ x 6 (18)
4. ‘2sc, inc’ x 6 (24)
5. ‘3sc, inc’ x 6 (30)
6. ‘4sc, inc’ x 6 (36)
7. ‘5sc, inc’ x 6 (42)
8. BLO! sc around (42)
9.11. sc around (42)
12. ’12sc, dec’ x 3 (39)
13. 14. sc around (39)
15. ’11sc, dec’ x 3 (36)
16. 17. sc around (36)
18. ’10sc, dec’ x 3 (33)
If you are using cardboard, place the bottom of the watering can and mark it on the cardboard and cut the circle. Place the circle inside, on the bottom of the vessle. This will keep the bottom flat.
19.-20. sc around (33)
21. ‘9sc, dec’ x 3 (30)
22.-23. sc around (30)
24. BLO! ‘3sc, dec’ x 6 (24)
Repeat the same process with the top of the vessel. Fill the vessel with fiberfill, before placing the top cardboard piece.
25. ‘2sc, dec’ x 6 (18)
26. ‘1sc, dec’ x 6 (12)
27. dec x 6 (6)
Fasten off, weave in the ends.
Handle
Use light grey color yarn.
1. ch16, starting from the 2nd chain from the hook, 15sc, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Spout and sprinkler
Use light grey color yarn.
1. 6sc in mr (6)
2. inc x 6 (12)
3. ‘1sc, inc’ x 6 (18)
4. BLO! sc around (18)
5. ‘1sc, dec’ x 6 (12)
6. sc around (12)
7. dec x 6 (6)
8.-9. sc around (6)
10. ‘1sc, inc’ x 3 (9)
11. sc around (9)
12. ‘2sc, inc’ x 3 (12)
13. sc around (12)
14. 1sc, 1hdc, 3dc, 1hdc, 1sc (7)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Flowers x 4
Start with yellow color yarn.
1. 5 sc in mr (5) – change to pink color yarn or color of choice
2. ‘slst into the next stitch, ch2, 3dc, ch1, slst’ x 5
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Leaves x 5
Use green color yarn.
1. ch6, starting from the 2nd chain from the hook, 1slst, 1sc, 1hdc, 2dc
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly
- Sew the spout between R10 and R15 of the vessel, making sure R14 of the spout is on the bottom.
- Sew the handle opposite of the spout, between R11 and R20 of the vessel.
- Sew the flowers on top of the vessel.
- Sew the leaves between the flowers, on top of the vessel.
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