Crochet Cactus Home Decor

"These little crochet cacti are a perfect way to use up your yarn scraps. They are made using basic crochet stitches and techniques. There are several types of cactus included in the instructions. They are a economical way to decorate your home with greenery. No green thumb required. These little cacti require no maintenance. That means they will always be in bloom. The best part is the they are "ouchie" free. Enjoy!"

NotesThese little cactus can be made using all the same color of green yarn. I do find that using several shades making each cactus a different hue works best. This gives the cactus a more realistic look. Purchasing your glass container (the one I used is found in the candle section of Dollar Tree store) and pebbles from the dollar store makes this a beautiful and economical project.

I put my on a window sill and it looks perfect.

Crochet HookB/1 or 2.25 mm hook, H/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gaugefor H hook: 5 sc = 1 inch. Gauge is not critical

Finished Sizeapprox. 3 1/2 inches tall

Materials List

• Glass container (purchased mine at Dollar Tree store)
• Small pebbles (purchased mine at Dollar tree store)
  
• small amount of green yarn (several shades)
• small scraps of color yarn for flowers (color your choice)
• Crochet H/ 5.00 mm hook (for cactus)
• Crochet Hook B/2,25 mm (for flowers)
• 1 stitch marker
• polyfiber fill
• scissors
• yarn needle
• bamboo wooden skewers (or straw, popsicle stick or wooden dowels)