About this pattern
I use UsA terminology for my pattern (don't worry if you use UK terms, allthe differences are explained in the pattern). This cactus is crocheted in continuous spirals without joining the rounds. You will need a stitch marker to keep track of where the beginning of each round starts. Move the marker up to the first stitch of the next round after finishing the previous one. Repeat instructions in (). Finished size will be approx. 10 cm with this type of yarn and this size of hook. Gauge is not important for this project. Using a heavier weight yarn and a bigger hook wilresult in a bigger cactus, a light weight yarn and a smaller hook will result in a smaller cactus.
| AbbreviationsUS Abbreviation UK | |
| ch - chain | ch - chain |
| sc-single crochet | dc-doublecrochet |
| dc-doublecrochet | tr-treblecrochet |
| sl st-slip stitch | sl-slip stitch |
| inc - increasing, 2 sc in the samestitch samestitch | inc - increasing, 2 dc in the |
| dec decreasing, single dec crochettwotogether | decreasing, double crochettwotogether |
| rnd -round | rnd - round |
Materials:
DK green and red yarn (I used Red Heart Lisa) 3.5 mm hook polyester fiberfill tapestry needle styrofoam hot glue beads, flowers, pins, butterflies or any other decoration that you would like to add Base part Crochet in continuous rnds, beginning with the top. Rnd 1.: with green make an adjustable ring, work 6 sc in magic ring (or if you don't use magic ring, make 2 chains and work 6 sc in the second chain) = 6 sc Rnd 2.: 6 inc = 12 sc Rnd 3.: (1 sc, 1 inc) x6 = 18 sc Rnd 4.: (2 sc, 1 inc) x6 = 24 sc Rnd 5.: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 30 sc Rnd 6-8.: 1 sc in each stitch around = 30 sc Rnd 9.: (dec, 3 sc) x 6 = 24 sc Rnd 10.: 1 sc in each stitch around = 24 sc Rnd 11.: (dec, 2 sc) x 6 = 18 sc Rnd 12.: 1 sc in each stitch around = 18 sc Start stuffing. Rnd 13.: (dec, 1 sc) x 6 = 12 sc Rnd 14.: 6 dec = 6 sc Fasten off.I used hot glue and Styrofoam, I did not make soil, so I did not leave a long tail for sewing. Middlebranch Crochet in continuous rnds, beginning with the top. Rnd 1.: with green make an adjustable ring, work 6 sc in magic ring = 6 sc Rnd 2.: 6 inc = 12 sc Rnd 3.: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 18 sc Rnd 4-5.: 1 sc in each stitch around = 18 sc Rnd 6.: (dec, 1 sc) x 6 = 12 sc Rnd 7.: 1 sc in each stitch around = 12 sc Rnd 8.: 6 dec = 6 sc Fasten off, leave a long tail. Top branch Crochet in continuous rnds, beginning with the top. Rnd 1.: with green make an adjustable ring, work 6 sc in magic ring = 6 sc Rnd 2.: 6 inc = 12 sc Rnd 3.: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 3 = 15 sc Rnd 4-5.: 1 sc in each stitch around = 15 sc Rnd 6.: (dec, 3 sc) x 3 = 12 sc Rnd 7.: 6 dec = 6 sc Fasten off, leave a long tail. Pear Crochet in continuous rnds, beginning with the top. Rnd 1.: with red make an adjustable ring, work 6 sc in magic ring = 6 sc Rnd 2.: 6 inc = 12 sc Rnd 3.: 1 sc in each stitch around = 12 sc Rnd 4.: 6 dec = 6 sc Fasten off, leave a long tail.
Assembly:
Sew the middle branch to the base. Sew the top branch to the middle brunch. Sew the pear to the middle brunch. You can add any other decoration you wish. With a knife cut the Styrofoam until you have the needed size and form. You can also put some pebbles into the pot. If you have a plastic pot, pebbles will make it more stable. Insert the Styrofoam into the pot. Fix the cactus with some hot glue. Now you have finished your little cactus! Happy crocheting!
