No Sew, Beginner Friendly, Potato Crochet Pattern

Positive Potato
This is a beginner level pattern.
Terms to know:
Magic ring
Single crochet / sc
Increase (two single crochet in the same stitch) / inc
Slip stitch / sl st
Invisible decrease / inv dec
Chain / ch
Materials Needed:
4 weight brown yarn
9mm safety eyes
Black yarn for mouth
Stitch marker
4.25 mm hook
Scissors
Polyfil
Yarn needle
R1: sc x 6 into a mr
R2: inc x 6 = 12
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 = 18
R4-R7: sc x 18 = 18
R8: (2 sc, inc) x 6 = 24
R9: 6 sc, chain 8, slip stitch into the 3rd chain from the hook, sl st into the next 5 chains, sc 5, inc x 2, sc 5, chain 8, slip stitch into the 3rd chain from the hook, sl st into the next 5 chains, 6 sc = 26
Attach safety eyes between the 5th and 6th row with 4 stitch spaces between them.Use the two inc in R9 to find the center of the potato. Embroider a smile.
R10-R12: sc x 26 = 26
R13: sc 12, inv dec x 2, sc 10 = 24
R14: (2 sc, inv dec) x 6 = 18
R15: (sc, inv dec) x 6 = 12
Stuff your potato
R16: inv dec x 6 = 6
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[@michelelloyd7548]

Not sure why this video hasn’t gotten more likes and comments. It’s an easy pattern to follow and the potato turns out super cute!! Made one already.

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your support 🫶🏼

[@Elizabeth-ol5db]

i was wondering the same. i just made one as a secret buddy gift, and now i have to make one for me too!!

[@estellacampos1]

The to me, my potato is super cute❤

[@donnas2375]

So glad YT finally recommended your videos!

[@foxintheyarn]

This video is very easy to follow! I LOVE MY POTATO! I can't wait to make more! They are so adorable! Thank you so much! ❤🥰🤩

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Awe I’m so happy 🥹

[@QAsession]

This tutorial is so easy to follow. I teach and want to make these potatoes to put in a corner of my class where children go to decompress. Im thinking of making little signs the potatoes could hold with quotes that inspire kids to reframe their negative thoughts. Thank you!!!

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Aww that is so cute!

[@missjess1188]

Thank you so much! He's such an adorable little guy and you were so clear and easy to follow ❤

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Yay thank you 😊

[@rachszy3]

i’ve been making anxiety pickles for weeks, now i’m moving onto positive potato’s! love it

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Aww yay! A whole army of positive vibes 🤣

[@scw21375]

I love it!! I took several years away from crochet but kept seeing these little potatoes and your tutorial was great and my little potato is adorable.

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Awe yay! I go through times like that too 🤣

[@fionasmith3588]

What a cute & fast project. Just made for my best friend's son going to university.

[@AceForever17]

My friend requested one for Christmas! I cant wait to get started tonight! Thank you for the tutorial

[@AceForever17]

Just made my potato and he's adorable!!❤

[@kaylafriske9424]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I've never crocheted before and I made four potatoes thanks to your awesome tutorial!

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Yay! Glad to have you joining the crochet community ❤️

[@user-rq5me9bd3q]

I'm so excited I found this tutorial. I'm not adding the arms or the face (i need the potatoes for a cosplay), but this was so simple to follow. Now I'm antsy, waiting to get off work so I can go home and get started !!!!

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Oh that’s so cool! What are you cosplaying?

[@user-rq5me9bd3q]

Sasha from Attack on Titan. So I gotta make potato girl some props !@@phoenixpwcrafting

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

@@user-rq5me9bd3q girl that is gonna be so cool. If you share pics will you tag me in them? I am going to some comic cons this year and would love the inspo

[@niloofarshaghaghi4870]

this is my first ever crochet project (or the second if we consider the leaf I did as practice for the almighty spud) and as promised this was super beginner friendly and I can cry at how cute it turned out even though I messed up and a lil Thank you so much, I'm so happy

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

I am so happy it went well for you!!

[@kidneyfunctionisnotarighti6942]

I turned mine into a keychain and made matching ones for my brother and his gf!! ♥️♥️

[@samanthaluciaavagnano2703]

Thank you for your tutorial! My potato is adorable!

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Thank you for being here ❤️

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Thank you for being here 😁

[@howdoyoulikeyourmemes]

What a great pattern! Thank you! ❤

[@paulajones1177]

Thank you for providing such an easy to follow tutorial.

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Thank you for the encouragement ❤️

[@user-bc1sh4ui8j]

Just finished my very first potato! I haven't followed a pattern since I was in my 20's, so feeling very chuffed with myself! (40 years on). Thank you. I would have been lost without your tutorial. Hopefully this is the first step back into the crochet world.

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Proud of you for getting back into it ❤️

[@ktmal1681]

Thank you for this video, it was very easy to follow as advertised. You also have a lovely voice, sound so kind and sweet. Thank you again for sharing this video for all of us.

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Omg this is the sweetest comment I have ever received ❤😭

[@greenes24]

Just made one, I love it! Really good easy to follow video, thank you

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

I’m glad it was helpful for you!

[@sueskowronski4633]

This is best pattern I have found for potatoes. I am making 27 for a teacher I work with. ❤

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Thank you for the kindness ❤️

[@star417]

I made about 7 of these as a gift for my show director and she loved them! ❤️🥔

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

I’m happy it went well for you!

[@petracabrera2693]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. The instructions were very easy to follow and your voice made it easy to listen. Sometimes I mute the voice due to high tones on other KZbinrs.

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

I’m so glad to hear that! I feel you on how some are overwhelming. It’s why I don’t do background music on any videos I am talking in.

[@helokitylovr]

This was such an easy tutorial to follow!

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

I’m glad it was helpful ❤️

[@rayndrop2249]

My mom bought me a positive potato so now I wanna make her one

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

That is so thoughtful!

[@Tootsierohl]

I love him so much. Thank you!!

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Thank you for being here!

[@Snowyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy]

OMG this is my first crochet project AND I LOVE IT👍

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

I’m so glad!

[@jujadapp]

Thank you for the great tutorial. I made a tiny potato with a 2.5 needle and it's adorable 😊

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Oh my goodness it’s a baby-tato ❤️

[@jujadapp]

@@phoenixpwcrafting it really is 😄

[@MarleyRau]

Exactly what I was looking for!! Thank you!!!

[@user-od5zv1qr3c]

Really simple easy pattern to follow. Looks really good as a finished product.

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Thank you ❤️

[@frog.lady.official]

THANK YOUU!! Also your earrings are EPIC

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Thank you !

[@piper_lori-williams-tudhope]

This is adorable!!! Thank you 💝

[@somajain2553]

Thank you for sharing!! It turned out to be really cute 🙏

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Yay I’m so glad!!

[@sharlenen3125]

Thanks for the great , easy to follow tutorial, just made one, and now i want to make more 😊, super cute!!

[@n3mutta]

Hi hi I love the way you crochet and the positive potato is beautiful. ❤ from Cambridge UK

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Thank you so much! I can’t wait to visit the UK one day ❤️

[@lydiachotiswatdi3512]

Thank you so very much , easy for me to follow. I just started crocheting little animals and toys

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Welcome to the crochet community ❤️

[@Shariba29]

Love this. Fantastic tutorial. I wish you would share more. ❤🥔

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

New videos coming soon! I took some time off to spend with our newborn ❤️

[@Shariba29]

@@phoenixpwcrafting Congratulations! ❤️

[@roseculp2924]

Love it!

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Thank you!

[@Blobsaur04]

I love this video i am subscribing now

[@user-qr8ld8yk1z]

thx making a whole bunch for x-mas

[@terrace1]

First time viewing your channel, I subscribed, it popped up on my home page, this potato 🥔 is a cutie 😍 thank you for your time and creativity 👍

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Thank you ❤️

[@0li918]

Thank you for your tutorial ! It took me 3 hours but I've done it 😂🥳

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

I’m glad you were able to finish it! I remember my first plushies took an insane amount of time too for what they were lol

[@terrihunt940]

Amazing, thank you. Easy to follow and understand 😊

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Aww you’re so sweet

[@maryflores2217]

Thank You for this. You are Awesome 😊

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Thank you for watching!

[@bedrockedstone728]

I used a slightly different color yarn, and it turned out great! Such an easy pattern to follow!! I am going to give it to my teacher!! :D

[@dianashort]

Thank you so much for sharing! 😍

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Thank you ❤️

[@estellacampos1]

Thank you for sharing very well explained your tutorial!👏👏👏💕

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tammyrobbins2727]

Great tutorial ❤

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

I’m glad it was helpful!

[@uschistahl5565]

A hilarious idea!

[@monirice4099]

Wonderful video❤

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Thank you ❤️

[@iL0ve_babylasagna]

im ur 700th follower , i followed bc of this exact potato tut ive been looking for everywhere. ty for this

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Yayyy!! Welcome and thank you for your support ❤️

[@iL0ve_babylasagna]

@@phoenixpwcrafting ❤️

[@kelceesar2941]

Ty!! I made one like a month ago but my brother lost it so I made it again!! 💞💞

[@A-Ned-D-68]

Love this....I actually crochet along with you... you gave good clear instructions and it was a good video...thanks...

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

So sweet thank you ❤️

[@FavoliziosaBijoux]

Very nice. Thank you. 😊

[@daisymae8986]

Sooo cute & easy to follow.👏👏👏👏💕

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@lydiachotiswatdi3512]

I just made this be it’s so cute

[@psychcw]

Thank you! 😊

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

No problem! Thank you for being here!

[@kelceesar2941]

Ty! At the end I had 25 stitches instead of 26 (cuz I messed up) but it still came out so cute!

[@estrellaa1017]

Manifesting for your account to grow and flourish! Thank you for providing steps and the written pattern! Followed your account and liked your video! Keep up the great work!

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Thank you for your support 🫶🏼

[@maryjaneflint8037]

Thank you

[@kettle_spaghetti]

I made this for my secret santa. Once they opened it , everyone was asking for one. It's so cute, I had to make one for myself too 😂

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

That’s amazing! I am sure they were in awe at your crochet skills 😁

[@crissygiacona8022]

I love this sooo much! I have made 3. Your videos are so easy to follow. Thank you!! Any thoughts on making a video of candy corn? I am still learning and I struggle reading patterns.

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

I am definitely considering making some Halloween patterns! If I do, I will definitely share them!

[@Tajinthathasfomoandfogo]

Her potato: :) My potato: •_• but it still look cute 😊

[@KJC4321]

great video. how could i attach a little sign with the arms ? ive seen a pictures with the potato holding a sign

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Once you have the printed sign, you could sew it on with a similar colored thread and needle, through the ends of the arms.

[@Sb_random27]

So cute and easy! I have a question, how do you attach the positive note?

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

With regular thread and a needle is how I would do it. Some people safety pin or use various glues

[@lornahawthorn6308]

Love this wee potato ❤ but its a bit fast for me. Do you have a pattern that I could print out? Being a beginner I find it easier to refer to something on paper. I find if I keep looking at it the pattern starts to make sense to me. I have books to learn the stitches so I'm ok with that 😊

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Yes the written pattern is in the description box 🥰 Also, if you ever have a video that’s too fast, KZbin has built in settings on the video you can slow down that way some.

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Apologies for the late reply. Sometimes KZbin is funky and doesn’t always alert.

[@sarytonin]

After weaving the ends in, do I have to turn the potato back or continue working on that side?

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

The tail should be weaved in on the inside of the potato so it isn’t visible from the outside. If you are right handed, you will know which is the outside because you will continue being able to crochet towards the left. Hope this helps! If not, try searching for explanations on the “right and wrong side of crochet” and you should be able to find more examples of figuring out the inside and outside of amigurumi.

[@user-mz4gl9jh5b]

How long do you think it will take for someone who never did crochet? Thank for the video 😁

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

That is a very hard question to answer. It really depends on your ability to learn the stitches and techniques. I suggest a lighter color brown if this is your first project so you can see your stitches easier.

[@Meeli_]

Thank you :)) May I sell the finished potato at a small business thing?

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Of course!

[@Meeli_]

@@phoenixpwcraftingThanks!!! :)))))

[@lydiachotiswatdi3512]

Do you have a video of how to do the magic circle?

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

I don’t! I am going to do a series of the basics soon 🙂

[@frankandpamchavez1916]

I’m having a hard time finding a 4.25 mm hook but have a 4mm hook. What effect will that have on the outcome? Thanks!!

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

It would be perfectly fine just a little tighter and smaller. Personally I have grown in crochet skill recently and have gone as far down as a 3.25. The smaller the hook you use the less stuffing shows through, but the more skill it takes to work the stitches.

[@frankandpamchavez1916]

❤ thank you for the reply and Happy New Year!

[@foreverunique7555]

I am following a printed copy as a beginner and need to know why X6 is repetitive please?

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Im not sure I understand your question. Are you asking why I wrote it on each line?

[@lolaplayz7266]

Hi! Love the video but iI am stuck on 1:11 what strings does she get? I noticed she only had two in her hand and left one to the side, I can't figure out which one it was🤦‍♀

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Hey! So during that part I was working on creating the magic ring to start the project. I don’t personally have a tutorial on the magic ring, but there are a lot of really good ones out there and it can be done so many ways. You also can just substitute that part for a slip knot if that is how you are used to starting your projects 😄 Hope this helps!

[@Lena-go3hv]

Can I make this with small yarn

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Yes! Just make sure you size down your hook. Are you wanting to use size three yarn? If so I would try a 2.75 mm hook and see if stuffing still shows through or not. Just know if you use a smaller yarn and hook you will be making a baby-tato instead of the size shown in the video ❤️

[@CrochetGirl17]

do we have to weave in the end?

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Yes your project will open if you do not

[@janmchaney7912]

Just today I heard of this positive potato..what’s the story behind it? Just curious..

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

A lot of people make them as random acts of crochet kindness or as gifts.

[@janmchaney7912]

Cool..I do something like that..pocket hugs and worry worms etc. where do you find the tags??

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

I made my own tags on Google docs. I just made a table and then typed in what I wanted my label to say.

[@ceejays3230]

How much yarn did it roughly take for you to make these?

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

A very small amount. I don’t weigh my yarn, but I would imagine you could make 10+ from one skien of yarn at least

[@heatherscreativecorner]

Would I be able to sell items made with this pattern?

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Of course!

[@heatherscreativecorner]

@@phoenixpwcrafting thank you! Love the pattern. Made one last night. Super cute!

[@thisisnotmyhandle01]

3 sec into the toturial. me: what in the world is a magic loop?? had to search up how to do one XD

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

They are tricky 🤣 but so worth the more finished look than just doing the chain method.

[@user-te8yv4kg4y]

How long did this take you

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Around 20-30 minutes!

[@user-te8yv4kg4y]

Thanks

[@lesliecalderon7718]

Are you yarning over?

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

I believe so

[@janafoolad6689]

Can u write it down pls? Bc I want to put it on my notebook

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

It is in the description box

[@janafoolad6689]

Ok thx

[@lesliecalderon7718]

I always end up with 24 stitches after doing the arms, im so confused😭😭

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Are you doing the two increases in the middle of the row?

[@KJC4321]

Can you meet an emotional support pickle video 😊

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Yes! It is in the works already 😁 I already have it written and it is going to be such a fast and easy tutorial! I am expecting it out on Friday ❤️

[@lolhcd]

please ytb, I just want to crochet and not watch 2 ads and then skipping accidentally 1 second of the video to face another 2 ads T_T

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Im sorry friend 😮‍💨 I hate when that happens

[@Hotrodeo.the.quarter]

Idk about other people but I couldn’t get any done because I don’t know how to make a magic ring and she did it way too fast for me.

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

This is a crochet pattern 🙂 If you need a tutorial on how to crochet I suggest starting with hooked by robins tutorials

[@Hotrodeo.the.quarter]

@@phoenixpwcrafting I know how to crochet I just don’t know how to make a magic ring🫤

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

If you are used to starting amigurumi with the chain 2 method you can use that instead.

[@Hotrodeo.the.quarter]

@@phoenixpwcrafting thank you :)

[@Jamie-p8i]

I tried it does not work

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Can you be more specific on what you are struggling with because it is in fact a working pattern?

[@jadagray2829]

Overall it was nice but u wear going fast so I could not really do but I did try

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

KZbin has a feature on the settings to adjust video speed. May be helpful for any future video tutorials you attempt.

[@Opalonpaws.828]

To fast

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

There is KZbin settings that allow you to adjust the speed of the video. Hope that helps!

[@Davintschicode]

It's the first time ever for me and you're going way too fast! :(

[@phoenixpwcrafting]

Yes you need to know the stitches listed in the video. This is beginner friendly pattern, but it is not a tutorial for how to do crochet stitches.