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Free Crochet Pattern: Tiny Cacti

November 22, 2010 Julie Free Crochet Patterns Remember these guys? I posted them a few months ago, I think. Theyve all found homes but now Im back to share the patterns so you can make your own! I hope you enjoy! Please share a link to pictures of your cacti in the comments if you make one! :D

I made these ones in tiny terra cotts pots (purchased at Michaels for about 60 cents, I think). And I crackle painted them (tutorial here). But in case you dont want to do that or cant find the right pot, I also designed a crochet pot pattern for you! (pics below) SUPPLIES Size E crochet hook Yarn needle Stitch Marker Worsted weight yarn: Green (CA), Brown (CB), 2 colors for the flower (CC & CD), 1 color for the pot (CE) 6mm safety eyes (2 for each) Stuffing Plastic Pellets (recommended for filling the crocheted pot) Black embroidery floss Tiny terra cotta pot (optional- you can crochet a pot instead) The pot I used is approx. 2 inches in diameter at the top and 1 1/2 inches tall. Hot glue gun (not needed if youre crocheting the pot) ABBREVIATIONS ch chain sc single crochet ea each st stitch rep repeat rnd round
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sc2tog 2 single crochets together (decrease) sl st slip stitch FO finish/fasten off CA Color A (cactus) CB Color B (dirt) CC Color C (flower) CD Color D (flower center) CE Color E (pot) INSTRUCTIONS This pattern is worked in rounds using single crochets (unless youre making a crochet pot, then double crochets are also used). Do not join at the end of rounds except where the patterns says to. Youll probably want to use a stitch marker to mark your rounds. Gauge is not important if youre crocheting a pot, but remember to keep your stitches tight. If youre using a regular pot, youll need to check your gauge to insure that your cactus will fit into the pot. Gauge is: 6 sc = 1 inch. Or a circle 30 sts around measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter.

POT With CE, Ch 2. rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6) rnd 2: 2 sc in ea st (12) rnd 3: [1 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (18) rnd 4: [2 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (24) rnd 5-7 (3 rnds): 1 sc in ea st (24) rnd 8: [3 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (30) rnd 9-11 (3 rnds): 1 sc in ea st (30) sl st to join at the end of rnd 11 rnd 12: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). In back loops only 1 dc in ea st (30) invisible join and FO

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THE TALL ONE With CA, Ch 2. rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6) rnd 2: 2 sc in ea st (12) rnd 3: [1 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (18) rnd 4-11 (8 rnds): 1 sc in ea st (18) *insert eyes between rnds 5 & 6 with 3 sts between them* *use a small scrap of embroidery floss to embroider a mouth between the eyes* rnd 12: [1 sc, sc2tog] rep around (12) rnd 13: 1 sc in ea st (12) *stuff* With CB: rnd 14: In front loops only [1 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (18) rnd 15: [2 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (24) rnd 16: [3 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (30)* * You may not need to complete this round. Keep checking to see if the dirt is wide enough to fit the pot and stop when youre happy with the fit. FO

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THE STUMPY ONE With CA, Ch 2. rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6) rnd 2: 2 sc in ea st (12) rnd 3: [1 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (18) rnd 4: [2 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (24) rnd 5-8 (4 rnds): 1 sc in ea st (24) *insert eyes between rnds 5 & 6 with 3 sts between them* *use a small scrap of embroidery floss to embroider a mouth between the eyes* rnd 9: [2 sc, sc2tog] rep around (18) rnd 10: [1 sc, sc2tog] rep around (12) *stuff* With CB: rnd 11: In front loops only [1 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (18) rnd 12: [2 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (24) rnd 13: [3 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (30)* * You may not need to complete this round. Keep checking to see if the dirt is wide enough to fit the pot and stop when youre happy with the fit. FO

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THE WEIRD ONE With CA, Ch 2. rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6) rnd 2: 2 sc in ea st (12) rnd 3: [1 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (18) rnd 4-6 (3 rnds): 1 sc in ea st (18) *insert eyes between rnds 3 & 4 with 3 sts between them* *use a small scrap of embroidery floss to embroider a mouth between the eyes* With CB: rnd 7: In front loops only [2 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (24) rnd 8: [3 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (30)* * You may not need to complete this round. Keep checking to see if the dirt is wide enough to fit the pot and stop when youre happy with the fit. FO *stuff* Making the top nub: With CA, Ch 2. rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6) rnd 2: 2 sc in ea st (12) rnd 3-4 (2 rnds): 1 sc in ea st (12) rnd 5: sc2tog 6 times (6) *stuff* Cut a piece of yarn long enough to attach this nub to the top of the first half. Attach using your yarn needle. FO

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FLOWER With CC, ch 5. 1 sc in 5th ch from hook. [ch 3, 1 sc in same ch as previous sc] 4 times. FO leaving a piece of yarn long enough to attach the flower to the cactus. With a scrap of CD and your yarn needle, make three french knots in the center of the flower. FO Using the piece of CC that you left and your yarn needle, make a couple stitches to attach the flower to the top of the cactus. FO

ASSEMBLY If you made a crocheted pot: Fill the pot with plastic pellets or stuffing. I recommend pellets, theyll help the bottom stay flatter so it doesnt tip over. Next, using a piece of CE and your yarn needle, stitch around the edge of the dirt, attaching it to the inside of the pot. I try to line the dirt up with the bottom of the final rnd of the pot so its a little bit lower than the top edge.

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If youre using a regular pot: If your pot has a hole in the bottom of it, you can glue a little blob of CB in to cover/plug the hole. Then, you can fill the pot with stuffing or plastic pellets. Next, using your hot glue gun, make a line of glue all the way around the inside of the pot, just a little bit lower than the top edge. Quickly place the cactus/dirt on top of it and press down for a minute until the glue cools.

If you use this free pattern, please consider supporting me by purchasing a pattern from my shop. Your support will help insure that Im able to continue making new patterns to share (both free & paid). Thanks for considering! :) TERMS OF USE: This pattern is protected by United States & International Copyright law. This pattern and anything made from it may not be used for commercial purposes. You may not sell anything made from this pattern. You may not resell or redistribute this pattern in part or in whole. Derivative works are prohibited. This pattern and items made from it are intended for your personal use only. Copyright 2010 Julie King / Gleeful Things. All Rights Reserved. You might also like these posts:

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1. inspire : Tiny Cacti sky / dra*** / **mini says: November 22, 2010 at 7:29 pm [...] A plant I might not kill? WIN! Free pattern here. [...] Reply 2. VirginiaTaylors says: December 6, 2010 at 3:10 pm Wonderful! How I am wishing I could crochet. I am in an ornament exchange and these would be perfect. Reply 3. Heike says: January 5, 2011 at 10:08 am very cute have you made these in thread yet? I think I want to try them in thread I will send a picture if they come out okay :D Reply Julie says: January 5, 2011 at 11:45 am Ive never made them with thread! That will probably be really cute and so so tiny! I look forward to seeing them! :) Reply 4. Patrones gratis de ganchillo | Desenfoque gaussiano Design and inspiration says: March 4, 2011 at 2:46 am [...] Hoy toca post ganchillero que hace un montn que no publico nada del temaEn la web de Gleeful things hay algunos patrones gratis, como por ejemplo este gorro que tiene pinta de quedar muy bien puesto, y unos pequeos cactus [...] Reply 5. Mel says: March 13, 2011 at 3:10 pm Thank you for these patterns, I love them! I have made one tall cactus so far and cant wait to make the other two types. Reply Julie says: March 15, 2011 at 11:18 am Youre welcome! Im glad youre enjoying the pattern! You should post a pic of your cacti, Id love to see! :) Reply Mel says: March 20, 2011 at 4:09 pm My cactus is happily sitting on my desk at work :) http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/melliechicken/57857351/IMAG0799_medium2.jpg Reply 6. Kellie says: April 2, 2011 at 5:21 pm I LOVE cacti! These are super cute. Thank you for sharing! Reply Julie says: April 6, 2011 at 2:29 pm Thank you! Im glad you like! I heart cacti too! :) Reply 7. Chicks says: April 11, 2011 at 12:35 pm
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Hey! Thanks for posting this pattern, I made the tall one for my husband. Hes from Phoenix AZ and sometimes gets homesick, this will cheer him up a little! lol Pics on Ravelry here if youd like to see them! http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Ch1x/tiny-cacti Chicks Reply Julie says: April 13, 2011 at 10:59 pm aw its cute!! Thanks for sharing the picture with me! :) Reply 8. Week 40 This is forever tina langheinrich says: October 9, 2011 at 6:54 am [...] it but was certainly inspired through a picture search on Google and among others, this article: Cacti on Gleeful Things. My cactus is abut 15cm tall, made of some green acrylic yarn from which you can only make [...] Reply 9. Tina says: October 9, 2011 at 6:57 am Hello Julie, thank you for this pattern! I did not follow it but the pictures inspired me to wing a simple cactus: http://blog.tinalangheinrich.de/2011/10/09/week-40-this-is-forever/ I sure will make some more. BTW, I love your entire blog and I am very happy that I came acroos it when searching for the cacti. Greetings from Germany! Tina Reply 10. Kathy Robinson says: November 3, 2011 at 9:26 am Thank you so much for the cacti pattern. I cant wait to crochet these adorable little guys. I have a friend who grows cacti and its going to make an awesome Christmas gift. You are so kind to share your designs. Reply 11. Lu Ann says: November 11, 2011 at 12:04 pm Julie, Thanks so much for sharing these patterns. Reply 12. emily says: November 28, 2011 at 11:37 am I LOVE these! Im working on the pot right now and Im a little confused with the 4th row. rnd 3: [1 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (18) rnd 4: [2 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (24) If there are 2 sc in the first and then 2 sc in the second repeated, I wasnt sure how that made 24 stitches and if there is something Im missing. Please help! Reply Monique says: December 27, 2011 at 4:12 pm Emily Im sure youve already worked it out, but I would read round 4 as 1 sc in each of the next 2 stitches, then 2 sc in the stitch after that :) Very cute cacti. I might need to make a few for my Mum. She kills all plants. I wonder if I could figure out a way to join the dirt so I could do multiple cacti in one bigger pot. hmmmm. Reply
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RB.A says: December 1, 2011 at 5:20 am I just finished making my cactus! im just a beginner, so it didnt turn out as neat as yours, but i still love it! =D Reply

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Diane says: December 27, 2011 at 8:55 am Gleeful is right! So fun! Found via FreeCrochet.com just made me smile all over Im from Texas living in Maryland so a little bit of home is always fun! Thanks for sharing your talents! I hope I can make a couple, crocheting is still new to me flat things ok, non-flatchallenge! This will be a fun challenge! Reply

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Carol says: December 27, 2011 at 9:13 am I have a friend who loves cacti, I will be making these soom for this special person Reply

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Allie says: December 27, 2011 at 10:01 am Ilove these. they are so cute, I laughed harder with each picture of the cacti. I intend to make them all and have a waterless cacti garden! Reply

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Allie says: December 27, 2011 at 10:02 am PS: You are so talented. Thank you so much for sharing you wonderful gift. Reply

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Beth says: December 27, 2011 at 3:21 pm These are absolutely adorable. Thank you so much for sharing this pattern. I want to make these for a friend in Arizona who is well-off and hard to buy gifts for. I am on disability and can use up yarn scraps for these and send her a cute gift!! Reply

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Carolyn Hartle says: December 27, 2011 at 5:58 pm These are so adorable. I cant wait to try and crochet these. Reply

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Judy says: December 27, 2011 at 7:28 pm Adorable. I have a Cactus garden and will ad these to it as soon as the weather has changed. An the Octo-ma-pus, to my collection of Octopus. Thanks Judy Reply

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Robbie says: December 27, 2011 at 7:41 pm I think the cactis plants are very cute. Im going to try them.! Reply

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Judy says: December 27, 2011 at 8:05 pm Adorable. I have a Cactus garden and will ad these to it as soon as the weather has changed. And the Octo-ma-pus, to my collection of Octopus. Thanks Judy Reply

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December 27, 2011 at 8:12 pm I love the little cacti, I am going to make some of them, I think they would be a cute thing to give to my sister, she is having a lot of problems, and they would be a pickup for her. thanks for sharing your pattern Reply 24. Ashley Rose Johnson says: December 28, 2011 at 12:01 pm I love your Cacti Pattern this would be great for giving to cacti growing people and be great as gifts but i would not sure the pattern! Reply 25. Vickie Doyle says: January 2, 2012 at 12:38 pm These are sooo cute. I bought many of these small pots a couple years back. I make Hair Pots . I disassemble small silk flowers, and attach them to hairpins. I put 5 in one of the pots(it takes 4/5 to hold up a twist) I have sold many of these hair pots at craft fairs,ect. These are just so cute. I also make the mini cupcake pot. I hot glue a button to the side of the pot, and dont glue down the frosting on the cupcake so I can fill the pot with small candies. They are a BIG HIT<3 Thanks for this added joy. I will give you credit for the cacti patternI always give credit where due. Reply 26. Adele says: January 6, 2012 at 6:28 am Very nice Thank you for pattern,i could not find it anywhere,the translation Washington horrible if you need help in the translationi will help you Reply 27. Jenn says: January 11, 2012 at 7:37 pm these are soooo cute I am going to attempt making one. Im new to crocheting but I want to try fun things to learn, so I am definately going to bookmark your pattern & try it. How can you not smile when you look at one of these? they are so cute :) Reply 28. Gloria says: January 21, 2012 at 9:14 am I teach crochet at a rec center for seniors. When I saw these I thought they would be perfect for them. Im always looking for something small. I made one using googly eyes instead of small black ones, really turned out cute. ty Gloria Reply 29. Verity says: January 23, 2012 at 9:33 pm I just made one of the tall ones It is SO CUTE! Thank you for a WONDERFUL tute! Xo Reply 30. Ivette says: February 13, 2012 at 5:50 pm Beautiful, and of course i will buy a patterns Reply 31. Em M. says: February 13, 2012 at 10:07 pm This is kind of a silly question, but Im a beginner still and Im having trouble getting my stitches to come out in the proper amount on the tall one. I chained two, made a slip stitch, then chained one to go to round one; how many stitches should I have after I complete the six single crochet? I just dont know how I should be counting the slip stitch and chain that come at the end of the round. These are super cute, so I want to get them right. Thanks for the pattern! Reply 32. Marisa says: February 14, 2012 at 9:08 am
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I love amigurumis Reply 33. Getting Crafty | For.love.earth@gmail.com says: February 14, 2012 at 5:25 pm [...] cushion or two anyway, I decided to give it a go and post it for the challenge. I got my idea from http://www.gleefulthings.com/blog/?p=471 and simply made a few modifications. I didnt have a spare flower pot anywhere, but I did [...] Reply 34. Kristen says: March 24, 2012 at 9:44 am I love these!! :) Im making a collection of them for spring/summer decorations for my living room! All your patterns are fab, & I have bought a few!! :D Reply 35. Pon un cactus de crochet en tu vida | 2012 ObjetivoLaLuna says: April 2, 2012 at 10:34 am [...] Gleeful Things (con patrn), Mitten and Makings (con patrn), Sascha love to knit (con [...] Reply 36. A Terrarium with a Twist (or Two!) Nat.Ro.Blog. says: August 15, 2012 at 7:23 am [...] I could crochet some realistic looking cacti (i.e., without faces), but as soon as I discovered this pattern from Gleeful Things I just knew they were perfect for my [...] Reply 37. Nikki says: December 8, 2012 at 6:23 pm You are absolutely inspiring! Thank you for the patterns and for all of your other beautiful and adorable patterns and projects. These little cacti are adorable! Reply

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