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Bonsai Tree Amigurumi Pattern

Bonsai Tree Amigurumi Pattern
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Bonsai Tree Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern guides you through crocheting a detailed bonsai tree with a pot, textured soil, a sculpted trunk, branches, leaves and decorative stones. It uses light worsted/DK yarn and common stitches worked in spirals and flat pieces. The result is a display-ready miniature tree with a natural look and lots of personality.

Bonsai Tree Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Clear step-by-step rounds, stitch counts and assembly instructions are included for each piece. Photos and practical tips help you position branches and leaves for a stable final composition.

Why You'll Love This Bonsai Tree Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines sculptural crochet with playful assembly techniques that let you shape a unique tree each time. I enjoy how the trunk is worked in spirals to create organic curves and how the flat leaves and branches attach to give personality and balance. The method of sewing and adding little dents to the soil makes the finished piece look intentionally handmade and natural. I also love that you can customize the size, color palette and leaf placement to match your own style, making each bonsai truly one-of-a-kind.

Bonsai Tree Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Bonsai Tree Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Bonsai Tree Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Bonsai Tree Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this bonsai by changing yarn colors; try autumn shades for a seasonal look.

If you want a larger tree, use a bulkier yarn and a bigger hook to scale up the entire project proportionally.

For a miniature keychain, use finer yarn and a smaller hook to make a tiny bonsai version to hang on bags.

I often add embroidery or a tiny bead to the stones for a more decorative finish and subtle sparkle.

Try felting the leaf edges slightly after crocheting for a softer, more organic texture if your yarn allows felting.

You can insert thin wire into branches for posability โ€” just secure the wire end well inside the trunk with stitching.

Make a set of bonsai in different pots and arrange them as a botanical display for shelves or a windowsill.

Experiment with yarn textures: a boucle yarn gives a mossy effect on the soil or leaves for extra realism.

I sometimes glue small glass pebbles on top of the stones to give them weight and shine; make sure glue is dry and secure before display.

If the tree tips, move heavier leaves lower or add a small coin or washer under the bottom of the pot supports for extra stability.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

โœ— Skipping the stitch marker when working in spirals causes you to lose the start of the round; place and move a stitch marker at the start of every round to keep your counts accurate. โœ— Overstuffing the pot supports or soil will deform the shape and make assembly awkward; use small amounts of fiberfill and stuff gradually for a smooth finish. โœ— Forgetting to count stitches after increase/decrease rounds leads to uneven shaping; always count your stitches at the end of each round and compare with the pattern. โœ— Attaching heavy leaves at the top of the trunk without balancing the tree causes it to tip over; place heavier leaves lower and test balance before permanently sewing them on.

Bonsai Tree Amigurumi Pattern

Create a charming bonsai tree amigurumi with this detailed crochet pattern. You will make a flowerpot, soil, a twisting trunk, branches, leaves and little stones โ€” all step-by-step. The pattern is intermediate level and full of helpful tips so you can achieve a balanced, display-ready miniature tree for your home or as a gift.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Bonsai Tree Amigurumi Pattern

โ€” Main Fabric

  • 01
    Light worsted weight / DK yarn (main type)
  • 02
    Light green - 160m / 180yd
  • 03
    Dark green - 72m / 80yd
  • 04
    Light brown - 80m / 88yd
  • 05
    Dark brown - 80m / 88yd
  • 06
    Light grey - 10m / 11yd
  • 07
    Small amounts of contrasting colors for details (as desired)

โ€” Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook, size G / 4.0mm
  • 02
    Tapestry/sewing needle
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Stitch markers
  • 05
    Polyester stuffing / fiberfill
  • 06
    Pins for assembly (optional)
  • 07
    Small skewers or pins for testing leaf positions (optional)

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โ€” The flower pot (in light green) :

Round 1 :

MR4 =4

Round 2 :

inc2sc in every st. =12

Round 3 :

Repeat 4x(1sc, inc2sc in next st, 1sc). =20

Round 4 :

Repeat 4x(2sc, inc2sc in next st, 2sc). =28

Round 5 :

Repeat 4x(3sc, inc2sc in next st, 3sc). =36

Round 6 :

Repeat 4x(4sc, inc1sc in next st, 4sc). =40

Round 7 :

Repeat 4x(5sc, inc1sc in next st, 5sc). =44

Round 8 :

Repeat 4x(5sc, inc2sc in next st, 5sc). =52

Round 9 :

Repeat 4x(6sc, inc1sc in next st, 6sc). =56

Round 10 :

Repeat 4x(7sc, inc1sc in next st, 6sc). =60

Round 11 :

Repeat 4x(7sc, inc2sc in next st, 7sc). =68

Round 12 :

Repeat 4x(8sc, inc1sc in next st, 8sc). =72

Round 13 :

Repeat 4x(9sc, inc1sc in next st, 8sc). =76

Round 14 :

Repeat 4x(9sc, inc2sc in next st, 9sc). =84

Round 15 :

Repeat 4x(10sc, inc1sc in next st, 10sc). =88

Round 16 :

Repeat 4x(11sc, inc1sc in next st, 10sc). =92

Round 17 :

Repeat 4x(11sc, inc2sc in next st, 11sc). =100

Round 18 :

Repeat 4x(12sc, inc2sc in next st, 12sc). =108

Round 19 :

Crochet 5 rounds of sc. =108

Round 20 :

Crochet 1sc and move your stitch marker/starting point of the round to this point. Continue to work on the next step, do not finish the round.

Round 21 :

Repeat 4x(12sc, sc3tog, 12sc). =100

Round 22 :

Crochet 4 rounds of sc. =100

Round 23 :

Crochet 1sc and move your stitch marker/starting point of the round to this point. Continue to work on the next step, do not finish the round.

Round 24 :

Repeat 4x(11sc, sc3tog, 11sc). =92

Round 25 :

Repeat 4x(11sc, sc2tog, 10sc). =88

Round 26 :

Repeat 4x(10sc, sc2tog, 10sc). =84

Round 27 :

Repeat 4x(9sc, sc3tog, 9sc). =76

Round 28 :

Repeat 4x(9sc, sc2tog, 8sc). =72

Round 29 :

Repeat 4x(8sc, sc2tog, 8sc). =68

Round 30 :

Repeat 4x(7sc, sc3tog, 7sc). =60

Round 31 :

Repeat 4x(7sc, sc2tog, 6sc). =56

Round 32 :

Repeat 4x(6sc, sc2tog, 6sc). =52

Round 33 :

Repeat 4x(5sc, sc3tog, 5sc). =44

Round 34 :

Repeat 4x(5sc, sc2tog, 4sc). =40

Round 35 :

Repeat 4x(4sc, sc2tog, 4sc). =36

Round 36 :

Repeat 4x(3sc, sc3tog, 3sc). =28

Round 37 :

Repeat 4x(2sc, sc3tog, 2sc). =20

Round 38 :

Repeat 4x(1sc, sc3tog, 1sc). =12

Round 39 :

Repeat 4x(sc3tog). =4

Round 40 :

Crochet 1slst and fasten off.

Info :

Do not stuff the flowerpot.

Round 42 :

Place the last slst you crocheted on top of the MR of step 1 and fold the flowerpot in shape.

Round 43 :

The supports for the flowerpot: MR6 =6

Round 44 :

inc1sc in every st. =12

Round 45 :

1sc, inc1sc in next st. Repeat all round. =18

Round 46 :

1sc, sc2tog. Repeat all round. =12

Round 47 :

Stuff the support a little bit, do not use too much stuffing.

Round 48 :

sc2tog, repeat all round. =6

Round 49 :

sc3tog, skip 1st, crochet 1slst and fasten off.

Round 50 :

Make 4 in total.

Round 51 :

Sew the supports onto the bottom of the flowerpot underneath every corner, as pictured below. Keep a distance of 8 rounds of sc in between the top of the pot and the outside of the support.

โ€” The soil (in dark brown) :

Round 1 :

MR4 =4

Round 2 :

inc2sc in every st. =12

Round 3 :

Repeat 4x(1sc, inc2sc in next st, 1sc). =20

Round 4 :

Repeat 4x(2sc, inc2sc in next st, 2sc). =28

Round 5 :

Repeat 4x(3sc, inc2sc in next st, 3sc). =36

Round 6 :

Repeat 4x(4sc, inc1sc in next st, 4sc). =40

Round 7 :

Repeat 4x(5sc, inc1sc in next st, 5sc). =44

Round 8 :

Repeat 4x(5sc, inc2sc in next st, 5sc). =52

Round 9 :

Repeat 4x(6sc, inc1sc in next st, 6sc). =56

Round 10 :

Repeat 4x(7sc, inc1sc in next st, 6sc). =60

Round 11 :

Repeat 4x(7sc, inc2sc in next st, 7sc). =68

Round 12 :

Repeat 4x(8sc, inc1sc in next st, 8sc). =72

Round 13 :

Repeat 4x(9sc, inc1sc in next st, 8sc). =76

Round 14 :

Repeat 4x(9sc, inc2sc in next st, 9sc). =84

Round 15 :

Repeat 4x(10sc, inc1sc in next st, 10sc). =88

Round 16 :

Repeat 4x(11sc, inc1sc in next st, 10sc). =92

Round 17 :

Repeat 4x(11sc, sc2tog, 10sc). =88

Round 18 :

Repeat 4x(10sc, sc2tog, 10sc). =84

Round 19 :

Repeat 4x(9sc, sc3tog, 9sc). =76

Round 20 :

Repeat 4x(9sc, sc2tog, 8sc). =72

Round 21 :

Repeat 4x(8sc, sc2tog, 8sc). =68

Round 22 :

Repeat 4x(7sc, sc3tog, 7sc). =60

Round 23 :

Repeat 4x(7sc, sc2tog, 6sc). =56

Round 24 :

Repeat 4x(6sc, sc2tog, 6sc). =52

Round 25 :

Repeat 4x(5sc, sc3tog, 5sc). =44

Round 26 :

Repeat 4x(5sc, sc2tog, 4sc). =40

Round 27 :

Repeat 4x(4sc, sc2tog, 4sc). =36

Round 28 :

Stuff the soil with fiberfill.

Round 29 :

Repeat 4x(3sc, sc3tog, 3sc). =28

Round 30 :

Repeat 4x(2sc, sc3tog, 2sc). =20

Round 31 :

Stuff the soil with fiberfill.

Round 32 :

Repeat 4x(1sc, sc3tog, 1sc). =12

Round 33 :

Stuff the soil with fiberfill.

Round 34 :

Repeat 4x(sc3tog). =4

Round 35 :

Crochet 1slst and fasten off.

Round 36 :

Get a long strand of dark brown yarn and pull the yarn with your sewing needle or crochet hook through the soil, from top to bottom and back. Tighten the yarn, this way little dents will occur. Make two flat knots on top of each other to secure the yarn. Repeat this 16 times, or as much as you like. This will give the soil some strenght and a more natural look.

Round 37 :

Place the soil in the flowerpot and sew it in place.

โ€” The tree (in light brown) :

Round 1 :

ch30, close the chain with a slst. =30

Round 2 :

30sc. =30

Round 3 :

8sc, sc2tog. Repeat all round. =27

Round 4 :

7sc, sc2tog. Repeat all round. =24

Round 5 :

6sc, sc2tog. Repeat all round. =21

Round 6 :

4sc, 3hdc, 7dc, 3hdc, 4sc. =21

Round 7 :

4sc, 3hdc, 7dc, 3hdc, 4sc. =21

Round 8 :

4sc, 3hdc, 7dc, 3hdc, 4sc. =21

Round 9 :

4sc, 3hdc, 7dc, 3hdc, 4sc. =21

Round 10 :

4sc, 3hdc, 7dc, 3hdc, 4sc. =21

Round 11 :

10sc, sc2tog, 9sc. =20

Round 12 :

9sc, sc2tog, 9sc. =19

Round 13 :

8sc, sc2tog, 9sc. =18

Round 14 :

Crochet 10sc and move your stitch marker/starting point of the round to this point. Continue to work on the next step, do not finish the round.

Round 15 :

3sc, 3hdc, 6dc, 3hdc, 3sc. =18

Round 16 :

3sc, 3hdc, 6dc, 3hdc, 3sc. =18

Round 17 :

3sc, 3hdc, 6dc, 3hdc, 3sc. =18

Round 18 :

3sc, 3hdc, 6dc, 3hdc, 3sc. =18

Round 19 :

3sc, 3hdc, 6dc, 3hdc, 3sc. =18

Round 20 :

3sc, 3hdc, 6dc, 3hdc, 3sc. =18

Round 21 :

3sc, 3hdc, 6dc, 3hdc, 3sc. =18

Round 22 :

3sc, 3hdc, 6dc, 3hdc, 3sc. =18

Round 23 :

3sc, 3hdc, 6dc, 3hdc, 3sc. =18

Round 24 :

3sc, 3hdc, 6dc, 3hdc, 3sc. =18

Round 25 :

3sc, 3hdc, 6dc, 3hdc, 3sc. =18

Round 26 :

8sc, sc2tog, 8sc. =17

Round 27 :

7sc, sc2tog, 8sc. =16

Round 28 :

7sc, sc2tog, 7sc. =15

Round 29 :

Stuff the tree with fiberfill.

Round 30 :

7sc, sc2tog, 6sc. =14

Round 31 :

Crochet 7sc and move your stitch marker/starting point of the round to this point. Continue to work on the next step, do not finish the round.

Round 32 :

2sc, 2hdc, 6dc, 2hdc, 2sc. =14

Round 33 :

2sc, 2hdc, 6dc, 2hdc, 2sc. =14

Round 34 :

2sc, 2hdc, 6dc, 2hdc, 2sc. =14

Round 35 :

2sc, 2hdc, 6dc, 2hdc, 2sc. =14

Round 36 :

2sc, 2hdc, 6dc, 2hdc, 2sc. =14

Round 37 :

2sc, 2hdc, 2dc, dc2tog, 2dc, 2hdc, 2sc. =13

Round 38 :

2sc, 2hdc, 5dc, 2hdc, 2sc. =13

Round 39 :

Stuff the tree with fiberfill.

Round 40 :

2sc, 2hdc, 1dc, dc2tog, 2dc, 2hdc, 2sc. =12

Round 41 :

2sc, 2hdc, 4dc, 2hdc, 2sc. =12

Round 42 :

Stuff the tree with fiberfill.

Round 43 :

2sc, 2hdc, 4dc, 2hdc, 2sc. =12

Round 44 :

2sc, 2hdc, 1dc, dc2tog, 1dc, 2hdc, 2sc. =11

Round 45 :

5sc, sc2tog, 4sc. =10

Round 46 :

4sc, sc2tog, 4sc. =9

Round 47 :

4sc, sc2tog, 3sc. =8

Round 48 :

Stuff the tree with fiberfill.

Round 49 :

4sc, sc2tog, 3sc. =8

Round 50 :

Stuff the tree with fiberfill.

Round 51 :

8sc. =8

Round 52 :

8sc. =8

Round 53 :

Crochet 4sc and move your stitch marker/starting point of the round to this point. Continue to work on the next step, do not finish the round.

Round 54 :

1sc, 1hdc, 4dc, 1hdc, 1sc. =8

Round 55 :

2sc, 1hdc, 2dc, 1hdc, 2sc. =8

Round 56 :

Stuff the tree with fiberfill.

Round 57 :

2sc, 1hdc, 2dc, 1hdc, 2sc. =8

Round 58 :

2sc, 1hdc, 2dc, 1hdc, 2sc. =8

Round 59 :

Stuff the tree with fiberfill.

Round 60 :

6sc, sc2tog. =7

Round 61 :

5sc, sc2tog. =6

Round 62 :

Stuff the tree with fiberfill.

Round 63 :

4sc, sc2tog. =5

Round 64 :

3sc, sc2tog. =4

Round 65 :

2sc, sc2tog. =3

Round 66 :

1slst and fasten off.

Round 67 :

Stuff the bottom of the tree some more with fiberfill if needed and sew the tree on top of the soil, right in the middle.

โ€” The stones (in light grey) :

Stone A (Round 1) :

MR6 =6

Stone A (Round 2) :

inc1sc in every st. =12

Stone A (Round 3) :

1sc, inc1sc in next st. Repeat all round. =18

Stone A (Round 4) :

1sc, sc2tog. Repeat all round. =12

Stone A (Round 5) :

sc2tog, repeat all round. =6

Stone A (Round 6) :

sc3tog, skip 1st, crochet 1slst and fasten off.

Stone A (Round 7) :

Do not stuff the stone with fiberfill.

Stone B (Round 8) :

MR6 =6

Stone B (Round 9) :

inc1sc in every st. =12

Stone B (Round 10) :

sc2tog, repeat all round. =6

Stone B (Round 11) :

sc3tog, skip 1st, crochet 1slst and fasten off.

Stone C (Round 12) :

MR6 =6

Stone C (Round 13) :

sc3tog, sc2tog, 1slst and fasten off.

Stone C (Round 14) :

Do not stuff the stone with fiberfill.

Info :

Place the stones onto the soil, next to the tree. Place stone A a little bit on top of stone B, place stone C next to A and B with 1-2sc in between.

โ€” The leaves (in dark green) :

Infos :

Worked in flat. There are three sizes of leaves: A, B and C.

Type A (P1) :

Make 2 in total. 1. ch5, turn. 2. Start working in the 2nd ch st as counted from the crochet hook: 3sc, inc2sc in next st. =6 3. Continue to work on the bottom of the foundation chain: 3sc, inc2sc in next st. You have now created a new round counting 12 stitches. Continue to work in spirals. =12 4. 3sc, repeat 3x(inc1sc in next st), 3sc, repeat 3x(inc1sc in next st). =18 5. 3sc, repeat 3x(1sc, inc1sc in next st), 3sc, repeat 3x(1sc, inc1sc in next st). =24 6. 3sc, repeat 3x(2sc, inc1sc in next st), 3sc, repeat 3x(2sc, inc1sc in next st). =30 7. 3sc, repeat 3x(3sc, inc1sc in next st), 3sc, repeat 3x(3sc, inc1sc in next st). =36 8. 3sc, repeat 3x(3sc, sc2tog), 3sc, repeat 3x(3sc, sc2tog). =30 9. 3sc, repeat 3x(3sc, sc2tog), 3sc, repeat 3x(3sc, sc2tog). =24 10. 3sc, repeat 3x(2sc, sc2tog), 3sc, repeat 3x(2sc, sc2tog). =18 11. 3sc, repeat 3x(1sc, sc2tog), 3sc, repeat 3x(1sc, sc2tog). =12 12. 3sc, repeat 3x(sc2tog), 3sc, repeat 3x(sc2tog). =6 13. 3sc, sc3tog, 3sc. =4 14. Crochet 1slst and fasten off. 15. Do not stuff the leaf with fiberfill but flatten it and sew the remaining hole shut.

Type B (P1) :

Make 4 in total. 1. ch5, turn. 2. Start working in the 2nd ch st as counted from the crochet hook: 3sc, inc2sc in next st. =6 3. Continue to work on the bottom of the foundation chain: 3sc, inc2sc in next st. You have now created a new round counting 12 stitches. Continue to work in spirals. =12 4. 3sc, repeat 3x(inc1sc in next st), 3sc, repeat 3x(inc1sc in next st). =18 5. 3sc, repeat 3x(1sc, inc1sc in next st), 3sc, repeat 3x(1sc, inc1sc in next st). =24 6. 3sc, repeat 3x(2sc, inc1sc in next st), 3sc, repeat 3x(2sc, inc1sc in next st). =30 7. 3sc, repeat 3x(3sc, inc1sc in next st), 3sc, repeat 3x(3sc, inc1sc in next st). =36 8. 3sc, repeat 3x(3sc, sc2tog), 3sc, repeat 3x(3sc, sc2tog). =30 9. 3sc, sc3tog, 3sc, sc3tog. =8 10. Crochet 1slst and fasten off. 11. Do not stuff the leaf with fiberfill but flatten it and sew the remaining hole shut.

Type C (P1) :

Make 3 in total. 1. ch5, turn. 2. Start working in the 2nd ch st as counted from the crochet hook: 3sc, inc2sc in next st. =6 3. Continue to work on the bottom of the foundation chain: 3sc, inc2sc in next st. You have now created a new round counting 12 stitches. Continue to work in spirals. =12 4. 3sc, repeat 3x(inc1sc in next st), 3sc, repeat 3x(inc1sc in next st). =18 5. Crochet 1slst and fasten off. 6. Do not stuff the leaf with fiberfill but flatten it and sew the remaining hole shut.

โ€” The branches (in light brown) :

Infos :

There are three types of branches, each belongs to the same type of leaf: A, B and C.

Type A (P1) :

Make 2 in total. 1. MR6 =6 2. 4sc, sc2tog. =5 3. 3sc, sc2tog. =4 4. Crochet 5 rounds of sc. =4 5. 2sc, sc2tog. =3 6. Crochet 1slst and fasten off. 7. Do not stuff the branch with fiberfill.

Type B (P1) :

Make 4 in total. 1. MR6 =6 2. 4sc, sc2tog. =5 3. 3sc, sc2tog. =4 4. Crochet 4 rounds of sc. =4 5. 2sc, sc2tog. =3 6. Crochet 1slst and fasten off. 7. Do not stuff the branch with fiberfill.

Type C (P1) :

Make 3 in total. 1. MR6 =5 2. 3sc, sc2tog. =4 3. Crochet 4 rounds of sc. =4 4. 2sc, sc2tog. =3 5. Crochet 1slst and fasten off. 6. Do not stuff the branch with fiberfill.

Info :

How to put all leaves and branches of the tree together: Divide the tree in three parts. Place the heaviest leaves (A) and their branches mostly on the bottom third of the tree, but maybe also one in the middle (depending on how many leaves you want to add yourself). Place the lightest leaves (C) and their branches on the top third of the tree. Place the medium weight leaves (B) and their branches on the middle part and bottom third of the tree.

โ€” Assembly :

Instruction 1 :

First, sew all branches onto the tree, one by one.

Instruction 2 :

Then, sew the matching leaves (type A leaves for type A branches, etc) onto the branches. Keep the edge of the leaf close to the tree itself.

Instruction 3 :

Repeat until all branches and leaves are sewn onto the tree, making sure all leaves are pointing in the same direction for a coherent look.

Instruction 4 :

Finally, sew the tree to the soil and the soil into the flowerpot, and attach the supports under the pot corners as instructed earlier.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the four small supports onto the bottom of the flowerpot underneath every corner, keeping a distance of 8 rounds of single crochet between the top edge of the pot and the outside of each support.
  • Place the stuffed soil into the flowerpot and sew it securely in place around the inner edge so it sits flush and stays centered.
  • Stuff the tree trunk firmly as you go, then sew the finished trunk to the center of the soil, ensuring it stands upright and is balanced.
  • Sew each branch to the trunk one by one, then attach matching leaves to each branch, keeping the leaf edges close to the trunk for a realistic look.

Important Notes

  • ๐Ÿ’กThis pattern is worked in spirals unless described otherwise; use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.
  • ๐Ÿ’กUse small amounts of fiberfill and stuff gradually to maintain natural curves and avoid overfilling.
  • ๐Ÿ’กPin pieces in place and test the final composition before permanently sewing to ensure balance and symmetry.
  • ๐Ÿ’กWeave in ends as you go to keep the final finishing tidy and easier to manage.

This bonsai tree amigurumi pattern creates a tiny sculptural plant you can proudly display anywhere. The pattern blends shaping, texturing and simple assembly to achieve a realistic miniature look. Make it in different colors or sizes to suit your space and style. ๐Ÿชด๐Ÿงถ

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

When made with the described yarn and hook size, the bonsai tree will become about 22cm/9" tall and 25cm/10" wide.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but it will change the final size; choose an appropriate hook for your yarn and be prepared to adjust stuffing and balance.

Do I need previous crochet experience to make this?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic experience with single crochet, increases/decreases, and working in spirals is recommended.

How long does this project typically take?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience and how many leaves/branches you make.