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