Corner-to-corner crochet has always fascinated me because you can use it to make any picture come to life, just by shading in each square with the right colours. This particular pattern has been on my radar for a while, mostly because of my secret failures as a plant parent. I figure that if I can’t keep a real monstera alive, I might as well go for crochet versions.

• 1 and 1/5 skeins of Lion Brand Yarns Pound of Love – a worsted weight (4) yarn (colour A: Straw)
• 4/5 skein of Lion Brand Yarns Pound of Love – a worsted weight (4) yarn (colour B: Olive)
• Size J (6.00mm) hook

Pattern by Jess at Make and Do Crew
MODIFICATIONS by tick-tock hobbies

I changed the pattern slightly by moving the top two rows of the pattern to the bottom to re-center the three leaves. The pattern originally called for more rows at the top, which provided the deceptive appearance of a taller blanket, even though it was always designed as a square. In hindsight, I wish that I actually had turned the pattern from a square into a rectangle so that the blanket would be better for wrapping someone up in. In my mind, square throw blankets are more for decoration, and less for snuggling, but I could be wrong.

I also chose to change the colours of the two outer rows to create a green border. My primary motivation was to hopefully only use one skein of Pound of Love for the main colour, but alas, I was wrong. I ended up going on a yarn run to get a second skein at the last minute. Nevertheless, I’m happy with my choice to add a border since I feel like it gives the blanket a more finished look. I’m also secretly in love with the Olive colour, so it will probably pop up in my future projects soon.

I had always intended for this blanket to be a donation, but I’ll admit that my heart wavered for a second when I saw the finished product. It’s just so cute! However, it will be going to the Home for Heroes location in Edmonton, which is aimed at providing housing to veterans. I’m hoping that whoever receives the blanket also enjoys the idea of a ‘plant’ that can survive anything thrown at it!

As a side note, I was recently informed of how much rarer variations of monstera plants can cost, and I was blown away. Suffice it to say, it is solidly in the triple digits, which I was not expecting. Are you a plant person? Are there secrets to keeping them alive? If you know them, please let me know! I have a terrible black thumb.

Until next time, happy crafting!