How to Crochet an Adorable Hoya Kerrii

Hey there! Crocheting an adorable Hoya Kerrii can be such a delightful and satisfying project. This cute plant, also known as the sweetheart or Valentine plant, with its heart-shaped leaves, can make for the perfect crocheted creation. With its unique shape and symbolism of love and friendship, it's no wonder why it's such a popular choice for crochet enthusiasts. Taking your time to carefully craft each leaf and pot, adding details to bring out its characteristic features, can result in a charming and eye-catching piece that adds a lovely green touch to any space. Whether you're crocheting it for yourself or as a gift for a plant-loving friend, the process can be both fun and rewarding. So grab your yarn, hook, and a dash of creativity, and get ready to crochet your very own adorable Hoya Kerrii!

YARN: Light (3) Green, Pink; Classic Cotton Thread in Black

MATERIALS: C2 - 2.75 mm Hook; Poly Filling

DIMENSION: H. 3” x W. 2.5”

ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), fasten off (F/O)

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

INSTRUCTIONS: Work in rounds (join with a sl st and ch 1 at the end of each round) unless otherwise instructed.

Make two:

Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8)

Rnd 2: sc inc around (16)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24)

Rnd 4 - 6: sc even (24)

Rnd 7: join the yarn to any one st of the last round of the first made part, work 1 sc dec, 22 sc, keep working on the 2nd part, 22 sc, 1 sc dec (46)

Round 8: (1 sc dec, 7 sc, 1 sc dec, 1 sc, 1 sc dec, 7 sc, 1 dec) rep twice (38)

Round 9: 1 sc dec, 6 sc, 1 sc dec, 7 sc, 2 sc dec, 6 sc, 1 sc dec, 7 sc, 1 sc dec (32)

Round 10: 1 dec, 5 sc, 1 dec, 5 sc, 2 dec, 5 sc, 1 dec, 5 sc, 1 dec (26)

Round 11: 5 sc, 1 sc dec, 11 sc, 1 sc dec, 6 sc (24)

Round 12: (5 sc, 1 sc dec, 10 sc, 1 sc dec, 5 sc (22)

Round 13: (5 sc, 1 sc dec, 9 sc, 1 sc dec, 4 sc (20)

Round 14: 4 sc, 2 sc dec, 6 sc, 2 sc dec, 2 sc (16)

Round 15: 3 sc, 2 sc dec, 4 sc, 2 sc dec, 1 sc (12)

Round 16: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (8)

Round 17: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep twice (6)

Use a toothpick to make it stand into a pot.