I don't know about you, but when I returned to my London flat after a month away visiting family for the holidays, all of my houseplants had turned yellow and brown. Though there's not much time for plant parenthood in my busy schedule, I can't stand the look (or idea) of bringing plastic houseplants into my home. Thus, constantly dying plants. Luckily, Sutton Foster has found an elevated alternative: crocheted greenery. This isn't your mother's pothos.
Foster took to Instagram to share her collection of handmade indoor plants, and they're absolutely stunning. My favorite is a woven snake plant with dark green and brown yarn in the middle and lime green yarn on the edges. She has tucked it into a white ceramic pot for an extra elevated feel. The actress used a combination of cotton yarn from Lion Brand Yarn and patterns from Emma Varnam for her creations.
What do we love about crochet houseplants as a 2025 interior design trend? First, unlike real houseplants, they don't die. Nothing can lower your design like browning or yellowing houseplants on every surface. This can happen despite your best efforts if you have a busy schedule or have picked difficult plants. Crochet takes this labor out. The plants require no care to look green and perky all year round.
If you're hoping to create the exact same crochet houseplants as Sutton Foster, this book has instructions for all her designs. Plus, the beautiful blue cover would be adorable on a coffee table.
If you want to fill your home with crocket plants but aren't much of a crafter, this handmade version created by someone else is the perfect way to follow the trend. I love the delicate latticework of the monstera plant.
Bring a pop of everlasting color to your dining room table with these crochet flowers for an elevated style that will never wilt.
I also love these crochet plants as an alternative to living plants because they don't have the artificial feel of more traditional plastic plants. As our social media editor, Anna Aylward predicted, 'Artificial plants' are on the list of 'Out for 2025.' Rather than tapping into undesirable trends that date your interiors, Foster's plant idea is made of sustainable cotton fabric.
To style crochet plants like Sutton Foster, I would recommend pairing several plants together to create a cozy, indoor crochet garden. Stying these alongside books on vertical living room shelving would be another great way to showcase them. I also love the idea of buying or creating a collection of crochet flowers and featuring them in vases on different surfaces.
Whether you love DIY or hate it, Sutton Foster's crafty idea is easy to replicate in any home. It's simple to care for, and has an elevated appearance.
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