Valentine Cactus Crochet Pattern: A Peak Behind the Design

While scrolling through Pinterest for inspiration, I came across a cactus pair that caught my eye. Although I initially had a different plan for a Valentine’s Day pattern, the idea of crocheting a cute cactus couple was irresistible. It was the perfect fit! I had a decorative pot in my stash that I had been saving for the ideal crochet pattern, and I immediately knew this was it.  

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Designing this pattern was so much fun, as it features an adorable cactus couple. The larger cactus even appears to be handing its partner a rose, which brings a smile to my face. The Valentine’s Cactus crochet pattern is designed to be the perfect Valentine’s gift, home decor, or a desk buddy at work. I hope you enjoy crocheting this pattern as much as I enjoyed designing it! Find out more about the pattern below!

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Difficulty Level

Easy

Skill You Should Know

Basic crochet stitches, crocheting in the round, magic ring, increasing and decreasing.

Finished Size

Approximately 6.5 in (17 cm) tall and 2.5 in (6 cm) wide

Materials

  • Premier; Basix Worsted; size 4; [100% acrylic; 359 yards / 328 m per 7oz / 200g skein]; celery, mahogany, rose; 1 skein each
  • F-5 (3.75mm) crochet hook
  • Stitch markers
  • Small pot with 2.5 in (6 cm) opening
  • Polyester fiberfill stuffing
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle
  • 2 sets of 8mm safety eyes
  • Black crochet thread
  • Pink blush
  • Small makeup brush

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Abbreviations

  • BLO - back loop only
  • ch - chain
  • FLO - front loop only
  • inc - increase
  • invdec - invisible decrease
  • mr - magic ring
  • sc - single crochet
  • sl st - slip stitch
  • st(s) - stitch(es)
  • [ ] - repeat the directions between [ and ] as many times as stated
  • ( ) - the number of stitches at the end of each round

Gauge

30 sc by 5 rounds = 2 in (5 cm)

Pattern Notes

  1. This pattern is worked in continuous rounds.
  2. Mark 1st stitch of each round, moving marker up each round.
  3. Finished size may vary based on yarn, hook size, and tension.
  4. Using a "yarn under" method when working in rounds/rows creates a tighter stitch.
  5. Ch 1 does not count as a stitch.

Instructions

Purchase the full PDF instructions here: PDF Pattern


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Hi, I’m Samantha…

the amigurumi loving, animal adoring, plant collecting owner. I am a self-taught crocheter, cat and chinchilla mom, wife, and hospice nurse. Let me share my love of crocheting cute things with you!

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