Crochet Cactus

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  Step 1

  Base/Soil: done in rounds
  In light brown

  1) ch 2, 6sc in the first ch. (6)
  2) inc around (12)
  3) *inc, 1sc* around (18)
  4) *inc, 2sc* around (24)
  5) *inc, 3sc* around (30)
  6) *inc, 4sc* around (36)
  7) *inc, 5sc* around (42)
  Rounds 8-14) 1sc in each stitch (42). Fasten off and weave in the end

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  Step 2

  Cactus: done in rows
  In green

  1) ch 21. Starting in the second ch from the hook, 1hdc in each ch (20)
  Rows 2-22) In the back loops only, 1hdc in each stitch (20) Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing

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  Step 3

  To cinch the cactus closed, sew the 2 ends together. With a yarn needle, sew through the top stitches only.

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  Step 4

  Continue to sew through the top stitches of the cylinder, pulling the stitches tightly. This will close the cactus.

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  Step 5

  Continue until the hole is closed. Stuff the cactus, and use the same cinching technique on the other side.

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  Step 6

  Flowers
  In pink/red

  1) ch 4. Sl st to the first ch
  2) *ch 2, 1treble, st st* x5 into the middle of the circle (not the chains). Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. The center of the flower is made by taking a strand of yellow yarn and tying 2 knots. Put the knot through the middle of the flower to secure it in place.

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  Step 7

  Sew the cactus onto the base. Sew the flowers onto the cactus. Put the cactus into the pot, and you are finished!

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drevanhoussen · Montreal, Quebec, CA · 4 projects 13th January 2016

Loven it! I try it, thank you for sharing!

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Jessica · Mableton, Georgia, US · 51 projects 17th July 2015

Super adorable! I'm definitely going to try this out

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Stacey F. · 4 projects 27th March 2015

I wish I could crochet I would love to make this!

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Cat Morley · London, GB · 1432 projects 17th February 2015

This looks fantastic!

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