How cute are these little cactus pot buddies!?
I have made so many of them, I can't even remember. They are always first ones to go on craft markets, each just slightly different but just as happy as the next!
If you like to make some too, here is the pattern for you to follow and I have also made a full video tutorial.
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Crochet language: US Crochet terms
Gauge/tension is not important for this
pattern as long as your stitches are tight
and without gaps. If you struggle getting
tight enough stitches, try a smaller hook.
You will need:
● 4 mm crochet hook
● mini flower pot (3 x 3 cm)
● Yarn needle, Scissors, Stuffing, Craft
glue, two 6mm safety eyes
● Yarn: small amounts of
DK (size 3) in green and
thread (size 0) in darker tone.
You will be working with both yarns held
together.
You will also need a small amount of black
yarn for the mouth.
This pattern requires basic knowledge
of the following crochet stitches:
● Magic circle
● Single crochet
● Single crochet increase and decrease
● How to crochet in continuous circle
Abbreviations:
st(s): stitch(es)
R: round
mc: magic circle (adjustable magic ring)
beg: beginning
inc: increase, sc two stitches into the same
stitch
dec: decrease, sc two stitches together
*__* repeat instructions from to
Mini cactus:
Start by creating a magic circle with both yarns held together.
Tip: Mark the first stitch of each round with a stitch marker.
R 1: 6 sc into the mc (6 sts).
R 2: inc into each stitch around (12 sts).
R 3: sc, inc 6 times (18 sts).
R 4 - 5 (3 rounds): sc around (18 sts).
R 7: sc, dec 6 times (12 sts).
Add safety eyes between rounds 4 and 5, approximately 4 stitches apart.
Start adding stuffing, then stuff as you go.
R 8: sc, dec 4 times (8 sts).
R 9 - 11 (3 rounds): sc around (8 sts). Fasten off, cut yarn, finish stuffing.
Using your yarn needle, go through the front loops of the final round, then pull to
close the gap at the bottom of your cactus. Using your black yarn, embroider a smiley
face, then glue your cactus into its pot.
Free pdf with step by step photos is available in my shop, plus lots of other great patterns, so do check them out!
Happy Friday and enjoy crocheting!
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