Bunny, Cactus and Blossom Pot Buddies Crochet Kit by Wizardi F07N8-M253

A yellow bunny, a green cactus and a pink blossom tree, each smiling from its own scalloped cream pot with a stitched happy face. It is a complete amigurumi crochet kit for beginners: you crochet the pieces, stuff them and stitch them together into a little keepsake you made yourself.

Smiling potted characters are a favorite of modern amigurumi makers, a playful twist on the classic houseplant that brightens a desk without any watering. Amigurumi took off in Japan and spread around the world through craft blogs and video tutorials, and today it is one of the most popular ways to learn to crochet.

Why this kit: a little plant that never needs watering; each pot is worked separately, so you can finish them one at a time or give them away individually; and practice yarn, a step-by-step brochure and video tutorials, so a first-time crocheter can keep up.

Kit includes: nine yarns in the design colors, practice yarn, a crochet hook, a yarn needle, five stitch markers, stuffing, six safety eyes with backs, a tutorial card and a paper bag, in a box. Video tutorials are available to follow along. Not included: scissors.

Start with the video tutorials and practice the basic stitches on the practice yarn, then follow the pattern one piece at a time: crochet each part in rounds, mark the start of every round with a stitch marker, stuff it with fiberfill and sew the parts together with the yarn needle. The finished pieces are decorations for adults and teens, not toys for young children, as safety eyes and small parts can be a choking hazard.

Finished size: about 3.3-4.2 in (8.5-10.5 cm) tall. It is a natural fit for a desk, a bookshelf or a teen's room, and makes a thoughtful gift for a coworker, a teen or a plant lover.