Growing a Crochet Community Garden Together

Once I finished my Watering Can crochet patterns, I knew I wanted to find some spring amigurumi minis to fit inside. While I absolutely love a secret place to hide my Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup stash, I couldn’t ignore the tiny garden potential! The crochet community is packed with incredibly talented designers, so I was confident I’d find some mini crochet patterns that would fit perfectly inside the can.

Haven't made the Watering Cans yet? You can pick up your copy of the Watering Can Bundle here.

I knew I wanted three themes: bugs, flowers, and a bit of whimsy, but I also had size restrictions. I specifically looked for small amigurumi patterns that included 3–4 coordinating designs that could fit comfortably inside the Big Watering Can. Ideally, each finished piece would be around 3 inches tall so the set would feel full without overcrowding the opening. Finding the right combination of garden themed crochet patterns in that size range was a bit of a challenge, but I’m very happy with what I found.

These minis are already great patterns on their own, but they also fit inside the watering can perfectly.

Little Critters: In the Garden

Kelly, designer of @pawgysplace, creates super quick no sew amigurumi patterns, which makes this set especially fun to work through. I chose her In the Garden bundle and ended up making all 16 characters! The collection is divided into four themed trios: Crawly, Flutterbug, Chrysalis, and In Flight.

Each trio fit perfectly inside the Big Watering Can, making it easy to create a tiny garden scene filled with insects and pollinators. I was even able to tuck one chunky Roly-Poly from the Crawly trio into the Mini Watering Can, which made an unexpectedly cute surprise.

If you like quick projects or the appeal of a fully coordinated set of minis, this one is hard to stop once you start!

Chrysalis Trio: Two Caterpillars and a Butterfly

Flutterbug Trio: A Dragonfly, Ladybug, and Firefly

In Flight Trio: Bumble Bee, Cardinal, and Blue Bird

Crawly Trio: Spider, Roly-Poly, and Beetle 

Flower Bulbs

Maria, designer of @alpaca.patterns, created such a unique take on crochet flowers. I’ve seen plenty of amigurumi flowers with stems and even flowers in pots, but I had never seen crochet flower bulbs before.

These no sew crochet patterns also include an option to place the bulbs into small pots, but the bulb version was exactly what I was hoping to find for the watering can. The finished pieces are slightly larger than my original 3-inch goal, but they arrange perfectly inside the opening of the Big Watering Can to create the look of a small bouquet growing out of the top.

These patterns take very familiar spring flowers and makes them feel completely new, which is always fun to see.

All four bulbs fit perfectly in the watering can!

Flower Bulbs: Daffodil, Crocus, Tulip, and Hyacinth

One even fits in the Mini Watering Can!

In the Garden Pops

Kate, designer of @cableandcanvas, creates interactive amigurumi pop patterns that have the playful, whimsical feel I was looking for. Her In the Garden set includes a mushroom house, gnome, acorn, and sunflower pop.

Two piece are no sew and the other two uses very minimal sewing, making them super quick projects. All four designs fit snugly inside the watering can and add just the right amount of personality. They also double as small fidget toys, which makes them a fun option if you enjoy functional amigurumi patterns.

If you like a little storybook whimsy mixed into your crochet, this set is a really nice fit.

In the Garden Pops: Acorn, Gnome, Sunflower, and Mushy House

Make Your Own Set

One of my favorite things about the Watering Can crochet pattern is how easy it is to customize. You can fill it with one themed set, mix designs from multiple designers, or slowly build your own collection of mini crochet projects over time.

If you enjoy small amigurumi patterns, this is a fun way to try different patterns while creating something that feels cohesive and fun. The Big Watering Can has plenty of room for a group of minis, while the Mini Watering Can works well for a single critter or flower.

There are so many ways to build a tiny crochet garden, and no two sets will look exactly the same.

If you make a watering can set, please tag me on instagram @littlebabyrorycrafts and the designers so we can see your tiny garden come to life! It is always so fun seeing the different combinations people come up with.