40 Monstera Crochet Patterns for Tropical Leaves, Wall Hangings, and Potted Plants

If you have ever walked into a beautifully decorated home and felt instantly transported to a lush, tropical paradise, there is a good chance a monstera plant had something to do with it. With their dramatic split leaves and bold silhouettes, monstera plants have become one of the most beloved design motifs in modern home décor. Now, thanks to the creativity of the crochet community, you can bring that same tropical magic into your home with yarn and a hook.

Whether you want to make a stunning wall hanging for your living room, a realistic potted plant for a shelf that never needs watering, or a collection of individual leaves to scatter throughout your space, there is a monstera crochet pattern out there waiting for you. This roundup brings together 40 of the best monstera crochet patterns available, covering every skill level and style. From beginner-friendly single-leaf projects to advanced fiber art installations, you will find something here to fall in love with.

Why Crochet Monstera Plants Are Taking Over the Craft World

Before we dive into the patterns, it is worth asking: why monstera? The answer is simple. The monstera deliciosa, also known as the Swiss cheese plant, has one of the most recognizable leaf shapes in the plant kingdom. Those deep cuts and natural perforations create a graphic, architectural silhouette that translates beautifully into fiber art. Unlike a rose or a daisy, a monstera leaf has structure and drama. It commands attention on a wall. It fills a corner with personality. And it challenges crochet artists to think creatively about how to replicate those signature holes and splits using stitches and shaping techniques.

There is also the obvious practical appeal. Real monstera plants are tropical and can be finicky. They need bright, indirect light, regular watering, and enough space to grow. A crocheted monstera, on the other hand, thrives in any conditions. It will look just as fresh in a windowless bathroom as it does in a sunlit studio. It will not drop leaves in the winter. It will not get root rot. And it will definitely not need repotting.

Crochet monstera projects also make exceptional gifts. They are thoughtful, handmade, and one of a kind. A potted plant, a framed leaf, or a fiber wall hanging suits virtually any home aesthetic, from boho to minimalist, from mid-century modern to maximalist jungle.

What to Know Before You Start

Most monstera crochet patterns use a combination of basic stitches — chain, single crochet, double crochet, and slip stitch — along with specific shaping techniques to achieve the characteristic lobed and perforated leaf silhouette. The perforations, or “fenestrations,” are typically created by working around chains or leaving intentional gaps in the fabric, much like when crocheting a granny square. Getting the leaf outline right often requires careful attention to increases and decreases along the edges.

For most leaf projects, you will want a medium-weight cotton yarn. Cotton holds its shape better than acrylic, which helps the leaves lie flat and maintain their structure. That said, many crafters use acrylic blends with great results, especially when adding wire armature to make the leaves poseable. For wall hangings, a bulkier yarn can create more visual impact, while thinner yarn on a smaller hook gives you greater detail for miniature projects.

If you plan to make a potted plant, you will likely need stiff stuffing material or wire to help the stems stand upright. Wooden dowels, floral wire, and pipe cleaners all work well for this purpose. A terra cotta-colored pot can be crocheted separately and filled with polyfill, dried beans, or even a small rock to add weight and stability.

40 Monstera Crochet Patterns to Try

Beginner-Friendly Leaf Patterns

1. Simple Single Monstera Leaf
This is the perfect starting point for anyone new to crochet or to plant-inspired projects. Worked in rows with basic increases and decreases, this pattern produces a single, flat leaf with two or three cut-outs. Most versions are sized to be used as a coaster, an appliqué, or a decorative accent. Look for patterns that include a photo tutorial for the fenestration technique.

2. Easy Monstera Coaster Set
A set of four to six monstera leaf coasters is a popular beginner project. Each coaster is small, fast to make, and functional. Cotton yarn works best here for durability and washability. These make excellent housewarming or hostess gifts and are a great way to practice the leaf shape before tackling larger projects.

3. Monstera Garland
String together a collection of small, simplified monstera leaves to create a cheerful garland for a mantel, bookshelf, or window. This pattern typically uses a lighter-weight yarn and a smaller hook. The individual leaves are worked flat and then joined with a chain. The simplicity of each leaf makes this an ideal project for crafters who want to make something impactful with minimal technical challenge.

4. Monstera Bookmark
Flat, thin, and just a few inches long, a monstera leaf bookmark is a satisfying quick project that can be finished in an evening. These make lovely gifts for book lovers and are a fun way to experiment with color — deep greens, variegated yarns, and even golden yellows all look stunning in leaf form.

5. Monstera Appliqué
This small, detailed leaf is designed to be sewn onto bags, hats, pillows, sweaters, or tote bags. The pattern is worked flat and the fenestrations are carefully placed to mimic a mature monstera leaf. Once you master the appliqué, you will find yourself adding it to everything.

6. Granny Square Monstera
A clever fusion of the traditional granny square and the monstera leaf shape, this pattern works a stylized leaf into the center of a classic square. The result is a versatile motif that can be used to make blankets, cushion covers, or decorative panels.

7. Mini Monstera Potted Plant for Beginners
A small, simplified crocheted monstera in a little pot. The leaves are worked flat and attached to a wire stem, then planted in a crocheted pot filled with stuffing. Because the leaves are simplified, this is accessible even if you have never tried a plant project before.

Intermediate Leaf and Plant Patterns

8. Realistic Monstera Deliciosa Leaf
This more detailed pattern captures the true shape of a monstera deliciosa leaf, including the deeper lobes along the outer edge and the larger central perforations. Worked flat with increases and decreases along a central spine, this leaf is sized appropriately for display — typically around twelve to eighteen inches long when finished.

9. Variegated Monstera Leaf
Inspired by the highly sought-after variegated monstera plant, this pattern uses white and green yarn held together or worked in sections to create that gorgeous marbled effect. The result is a showstopping piece that looks as luxurious as the real thing.

10. Monstera Leaf Pillow Cover
A cushion cover featuring a large, central monstera leaf worked in a contrasting color against a solid background. The leaf is either worked intarsia-style as part of the fabric or crocheted separately and appliquéd on. This makes a beautiful accent pillow for a sofa or bed.

11. Monstera Plant with Multiple Leaves
Rather than a single stem, this pattern produces a small plant with three to five leaves in varying sizes, attached to individual stems and arranged in a crocheted pot. The variety of leaf sizes makes the plant look natural and full, and the pattern teaches you to work the same leaf in multiple scales.

12. Poseable Monstera Leaf with Wire Armature
By inserting floral wire or pipe cleaners into the edges of a crocheted leaf, you can create a poseable piece that holds its shape in any position. This pattern walks you through the construction of both the leaf and the internal wire structure. The result can be draped over a shelf, bent into a curve, or arranged in a vase.

13. Oversized Statement Leaf
Go big with this dramatic, large-scale monstera leaf designed for display on a wall or in a tall vase. Worked with bulkier yarn on a larger hook, the leaf can measure up to twenty-four inches in length. This is a weekend project that delivers serious visual impact.

14. Monstera Leaf Earrings
Using size 10 crochet thread and a very fine hook, these delicate leaf earrings capture the monstera silhouette in miniature. A stiffening spray helps them hold their shape. Attach a small jump ring and earring hook to finish. These are one of the most charming and wearable ways to show off your love of monstera.

15. Monstera Table Runner
A long, flat panel worked in a repeating monstera leaf motif, this table runner brings tropical style to your dining table. The pattern uses a combination of solid and lace-like crochet fabric to suggest the leaf’s natural perforations across the length of the runner.

16. Monstera Leaf Wreath
Build a lush tropical wreath by crocheting a collection of monstera leaves in several sizes and shades of green, then attaching them to a wire or wicker wreath frame. Add in some additional tropical leaf shapes — banana, philodendron, or bird of paradise — for variety. This is an excellent project for using up yarn scraps.

17. Monstera Macramé-Style Wall Hanging Base with Crocheted Leaves
Combine macramé and crochet techniques by knotting a fringe base from cotton rope and attaching crocheted monstera leaves to create a layered, textured wall hanging. The macramé provides visual weight at the bottom while the crocheted leaves fan out above for a lush effect.

18. Monstera Leaf Bag
A structured tote or bucket bag with monstera leaves worked into the body of the bag, either as surface decoration or as part of the fabric construction. Stiff cotton or jute yarn makes this bag durable enough for everyday use.

Advanced and Art-Level Patterns

19. Life-Size Monstera Plant Installation
For the truly ambitious crafter, this pattern produces a full-size crocheted monstera plant with stems up to three feet tall and leaves measuring eighteen to twenty-four inches across. Multiple leaves at varying stages of unfurling are arranged in a large crocheted pot weighted with stones or sand. This is a statement piece that will stop every visitor in their tracks.

20. Monstera Wall Hanging with Fringe and Lace Detail
A sophisticated wall hanging that uses fine lace crochet techniques to create an intricate, open-work leaf surface. The fenestrations are worked as part of an overall lace mesh, giving the piece an ethereal, almost translucent quality. Finished with a decorative fringe along the lower edge.

21. 3D Monstera Leaf Sculpture
Using wire, stuffing, and precise shaping, this pattern creates a fully three-dimensional monstera leaf that stands on its own or can be mounted on a wall. The careful construction results in a piece that looks almost like a real leaf frozen in time.

22. Monstera Tapestry Crochet Blanket
A full-size throw blanket worked in tapestry crochet, featuring a large monstera leaf repeat across the entire surface. The colorwork technique creates a smooth, reversible fabric with the leaf pattern embedded in the structure of the stitches rather than applied on top.

23. Monstera Leaf Mobile
Hang an assortment of crocheted monstera leaves at varying heights from a driftwood or bamboo dowel to create a stunning ceiling mobile. The leaves can be worked in different sizes and slightly different shades of green to create a sense of depth and movement. Perfect for a nursery or a boho-inspired bedroom.

24. Monstera Leaf Lampshade
Crochet a lampshade cover in an open lace pattern shaped like a monstera leaf, or stitch individual leaves together to form the full shade. When lit from within, the gaps in the crochet cast beautiful tropical-shaped shadows across the walls.

25. Monstera Leaf Art Print in a Hoop
Work a detailed monstera leaf within a circular embroidery hoop, using crochet techniques to fill the space. The finished piece is displayed directly in the hoop as a framed fiber art print. The circular boundary gives the project a graphic, contemporary look.

26. Aerial Root Monstera Display
A potted plant project that includes not just leaves and stems but also crocheted aerial roots — the long, dangling roots that mature monstera plants produce. These are worked as simple chains or twisted cords and draped naturally from the stems, adding extraordinary realism.

27. Monstera Jungle Corner Installation
Multiple plant patterns combined into a single corner installation featuring several different sizes of monstera plants arranged together with trailing vines and other tropical leaves. This is an advanced project best approached as a series of smaller patterns assembled into a cohesive display.

28. Monstera Leaf Rug
A floor-level statement piece worked in thick, durable cotton or wool in a flat leaf shape. The fenestrations are left as open holes in the rug structure. Worked in rounds and rows, this rug is a project that can take several weeks but results in a genuinely one-of-a-kind floor covering.

Specialty and Seasonal Patterns

29. Monstera Christmas Ornament
A miniature monstera leaf worked in deep green with a hanging loop, sized for an ornament hook. For a festive twist, some versions incorporate metallic gold or silver thread. These make lovely handmade tree decorations and can be gifted by the dozen.

30. Monstera Leaf Sun Catcher
Work a delicate monstera leaf in iridescent or shimmery thread and stiffen it for hanging in a window. The light passes through the gaps in the leaf and creates a soft, dappled effect — like sunlight through real foliage.

31. Monstera Heart Leaf
The monstera obliqua and some related species have a more heart-shaped base than the classic deliciosa. This pattern captures that variation, producing a leaf with a pronounced heart shape at the stem and the characteristic perforations higher up. A romantic take on the classic design.

32. Monstera Baby Blanket
A large, rectangular baby blanket featuring a central monstera leaf motif or an allover repeat of small monstera leaves. Worked in soft, washable yarn, this makes a beautiful and unusual baby shower gift.

33. Monstera Leaf Pet Bandana
A small, triangular bandana for dogs or cats featuring a crocheted or embroidered monstera leaf detail. A fun and lighthearted project that can be made in a single sitting.

34. Monstera Leaf Dishcloth
A practical, quick project for the kitchen. The dishcloth is worked in cotton yarn in the shape of a monstera leaf, with the perforations creating useful texture for scrubbing. Easy enough for beginners and quick enough to make in multiples.

35. Monstera Leaf Wall Art in Multiple Sizes
A matched set of monstera leaf wall art pieces in small, medium, and large — designed to be hung together as a gallery wall grouping. The leaves are worked flat and mounted on canvases or hung directly with simple loops.

36. Monstera Lace Shawl
A wearable project for the fiber artist who wants to carry tropical style wherever they go. The shawl is worked in a lace stitch that evokes the fenestrated surface of a monstera leaf, with the overall shape echoing the leaf’s broad silhouette. Best worked in a fine, drapey yarn.

37. Monstera Leaf Pot Holder
A functional kitchen accessory worked in cotton yarn in a simplified monstera leaf shape. Double or triple the layers for heat protection. These make excellent gifts and are a good beginner introduction to making leaf shapes in miniature.

38. Monstera Hanging Planter
A basket or hanging pot holder crocheted in a design that incorporates monstera leaf motifs around the sides. Use it to hold a real plant in its nursery pot, or place a crocheted plant inside for a purely decorative display.

39. Monstera Leaf Journal Cover
Crochet a fitted cover for a standard journal or notebook featuring a raised monstera leaf on the front. This is a thoughtful and unique gift for a journaling enthusiast and a great exercise in working a three-dimensional surface element into a flat structure.

40. Monstera Jungle Throw Pillow Set
A coordinated set of three or four throw pillows in different sizes and designs, all sharing the monstera theme — one with a large single leaf, one with a smaller repeat, and one with a more abstract fenestration-inspired lace panel. Worked in coordinating shades of green, these look stunning arranged together on a sofa or bed.

Tips for Making Your Monstera Crochet Projects Look Their Best

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