Opuntia Cactus

Pattern for crocheting the Opuntia Cactus by Hardicraft. The cactus is 17 cm tall and is made with a 2.5 mm crochet hook.

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Materials

Green cotton yarn: 25 Gram(s)
Rust brown cotton yarn: 25 Gram(s)
Brown cotton draad: 25 Gram(s)
Pink cotton yarn: 2 Meter(s)
Stuffing material: 35 Gram(s)
Safety eyes 6 mm: 2 Piece(s)

1. Potting Soil

You start at the top of the potting soil.

Ch 2 with brown or start with a magic ring.

1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc)

2. 2 sc in each sc (= 12 sc)

3. 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18 sc)

4. 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc) (= 24 sc)

5. 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 30 sc)

6. 2 sc in every 10th sc (= 33 sc)

7. - 9. 33 sc

10. 2 sc in every 11th sc (= 36 sc)

11. and 12. 36 sc

13. 2 sc in every 12th sc (= 39 sc)

14. and 15. 39 sc

16. 2 sc in every 13th sc (= 42 sc)

17. and 18. 42 sc

19. 6 x (5 sc, sc 2 st together) (= 36 sc)

20. 6 x (2 sc, sc 2 st together, 2 sc) (= 30 sc)

21. 6 x (3 sc, sc 2 st together) (= 24 sc)

22. 6 x (1 sc, sc 2 st together, 1 sc) (= 18 sc)

Stuff the potting soil.

23. 6 x (1 sc, sc 2 st together) (= 12 sc)

24. 6 x (sc 2 st together) (= 6 sc)

Fasten off. Pull the yarn through the remaining 6 st and pull tight. Weave in the ends.
2. Pot

You start at the bottom of the pot.

Ch 2 with rust brown or start with a magic ring.

1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc)

2. 2 sc in each sc (= 12 sc)

3. 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18 sc)

4. 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc) (= 24 sc)

5. 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 30 sc)

6. 6 x (2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 2 sc) (= 36 sc)

7. 36 sc, crochet only in the back loops.

8. - 10. 36 sc

11. 2 sc in every 12th sc (= 39 sc)

12. - 14. 39 sc

15. 2 sc in every 13th sc (= 42 sc)

16. and 17. 42 sc

18. 2 sc in every 14th sc (= 45 sc)

19. - 21. 45 sc

22. 2 sc in every 15th sc (= 48 sc)

23. 48 sc

24. 48 sc, crochet only in the front loops.

25. - 27. 48 sc

Attach the safety eyes between rounds 16 and 17, leaving 6 st free between the eyes.

Fold the last 4 rounds over, to create the border of the pot. Cut the yarn at 30 cm. Put the potting soil in the pot, secure the border and the potting soil with a few stitches. Weave in the ends.

Embroider a small mouth with pink at the level of round 15 by stitching over 2 stitches. Embroider pink blushes under the eyes. Use the photos as a guide for placement.
3. Legs (crochet 2)

You start with the feet.

Ch 2 with brown or start with a magic ring.

1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc)

2. 2 sc in each sc (= 12 sc)

3. - 5. 12 sc

6. 2 x (sc 2 st together), 8 sc (= 10 sc)

7. 2 x (sc 2 st together), 6 sc (= 8 sc)

8. 2 x (sc 2 st together), 4 sc (= 6 sc)

9. - 12. 6 sc

Flatten the legs and let the toes point upwards. Sew the legs in place at the level of round 5 of the pot. Leave 3 st free between the legs. Ensure the feet point outwards.
4. Cactus

You start at the top of the cactus.

Ch 2 with green or start with a magic ring.

1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc)

2. 2 sc in each sc (= 12 sc)

3. 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18 sc)

4. 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc) (= 24 sc)

5. 2 sc in every 8th sc (= 27 sc)

6. 2 sc in every 9th sc (= 30 sc)

7. 2 sc in every 10th sc (= 33 sc)

8. 2 sc in every 11th sc (= 36 sc)

9. - 16. 36 sc

17. 6 x (2 sc, sc 2 st together, 2 sc) (= 30 sc)

18. and 19. 30 sc

20. 6 x (3 sc, sc 2 st together) (= 24 sc)

21. and 22. 24 sc

Put a small amount of stuffing material in the cactus. Press the cactus flat to form a disc. Crochet the bottom together with 12 sc (see photos). Fasten off, but do not cut the yarn too short. Sew the cactus securely in the centre of the potting soil.
5. Disc

You start at the top of the disc.

Ch 2 with green or start with a magic ring.

1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc)

2. 2 sc in each sc (= 12 sc)

3. 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 15 sc)

4. 2 sc in every 5th sc (= 18 sc)

5. - 9. 18 sc

10. 6 x (1 sc, sc 2 st together) (= 12 sc)

Flatten the ball so you get a disc. Close the bottom with 6 sc. Fasten off, but do not cut the yarn too short. Sew the disc to the side of the cactus (between rounds 5 and 10).
6. Little Flower

Ch 2 with pink or start with a magic ring.

1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc)

2. 6 x (ch 3, 1 sl in the next sc)

Fasten off and sew the little flower to the top of the small disc.

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Instructions by Hardicraft Opuntia Cactus
Hardicraft / Opuntia Cactus Instructions by hardicraft Opuntia Cactus Pattern for crocheting the Opuntia Cactus by Hardicraft. The cactus is 17 cm tall and is made with a 2.5 mm crochet hook. Product Information Copyright All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of Hardicraft. Warning This craft kit is made for adults. If you are going to give the final result to a small child, make sure it is made completely according to the instructions. Make sure all parts are securely attached and that there are no loose threads or stuffing material sticking out. The yarn and haberdashery in this kit are safe to use, but if you have any doubts or questions about the content or the pattern, please contact us. Our email address is: info@hardicraft.com. Used abbreviations ch = chain stitch sc = single crochet sl = slip stitch st = stitch The pattern is written in US-terms. Method The cactus is crocheted in a spiral. Do not finish the round with a slip stitch, but simply continue with a single crochet for the next round. In every unstated single crochet, one single crochet should be made. Tools Materials Green cotton yarn 25 Gram(s) Rust brown cotton yarn 25 Gram(s) Brown cotton draad 25 Gram(s) Pink cotton yarn 2 Meter(s) Stuffing material 35 Gram(s) Safety eyes 6 mm 2 Piece(s) 1. Potting Soil You start at the top of the potting soil. Ch 2 with brown or start with a magic ring. 1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc) 2. 2 sc in each sc (= 12 sc) 3. 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18 sc) 4. 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc) (= 24 sc) 5. 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 30 sc) 6. 2 sc in every 10th sc (= 33 sc) 7. - 9. 33 sc 10. 2 sc in every 11th sc (= 36 sc) 11. and 12. 36 sc 13. 2 sc in every 12th sc (= 39 sc) 14. and 15. 39 sc 16. 2 sc in every 13th sc (= 42 sc) 17. and 18. 42 sc 19. 6 x (5 sc, sc 2 st together) (= 36 sc) 20. 6 x (2 sc, sc 2 st together, 2 sc) (= 30 sc) 21. 6 x (3 sc, sc 2 st together) (= 24 sc) 22. 6 x (1 sc, sc 2 st together, 1 sc) (= 18 sc) Stuff the potting soil. 23. 6 x (1 sc, sc 2 st together) (= 12 sc) 24. 6 x (sc 2 st together) (= 6 sc) Fasten off. Pull the yarn through the remaining 6 st and pull tight. Weave in the ends. 2. Pot You start at the bottom of the pot. Ch 2 with rust brown or start with a magic ring. 1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc) 2. 2 sc in each sc (= 12 sc) 3. 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18 sc) 4. 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc) (= 24 sc) 5. 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 30 sc) 6. 6 x (2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 2 sc) (= 36 sc) 7. 36 sc, crochet only in the back loops. 8. - 10. 36 sc 11. 2 sc in every 12th sc (= 39 sc) 12. - 14. 39 sc 15. 2 sc in every 13th sc (= 42 sc) 16. and 17. 42 sc 18. 2 sc in every 14th sc (= 45 sc) 19. - 21. 45 sc 22. 2 sc in every 15th sc (= 48 sc) 23. 48 sc 24. 48 sc, crochet only in the front loops. 25. - 27. 48 sc Attach the safety eyes between rounds 16 and 17, leaving 6 st free between the eyes. Fold the last 4 rounds over, to create the border of the pot. Cut the yarn at 30 cm. Put the potting soil in the pot, secure the border and the potting soil with a few stitches. Weave in the ends. Embroider a small mouth with pink at the level of round 15 by stitching over 2 stitches. Embroider pink blushes under the eyes. Use the photos as a guide for placement. 3. Legs (crochet 2) You start with the feet. Ch 2 with brown or start with a magic ring. 1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc) 2. 2 sc in each sc (= 12 sc) 3. - 5. 12 sc 6. 2 x (sc 2 st together), 8 sc (= 10 sc) 7. 2 x (sc 2 st together), 6 sc (= 8 sc) 8. 2 x (sc 2 st together), 4 sc (= 6 sc) 9. - 12. 6 sc Flatten the legs and let the toes point upwards. Sew the legs in place at the level of round 5 of the pot. Leave 3 st free between the legs. Ensure the feet point outwards. 4. Cactus You start at the top of the cactus. Ch 2 with green or start with a magic ring. 1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc) 2. 2 sc in each sc (= 12 sc) 3. 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18 sc) 4. 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc) (= 24 sc) 5. 2 sc in every 8th sc (= 27 sc) 6. 2 sc in every 9th sc (= 30 sc) 7. 2 sc in every 10th sc (= 33 sc) 8. 2 sc in every 11th sc (= 36 sc) 9. - 16. 36 sc 17. 6 x (2 sc, sc 2 st together, 2 sc) (= 30 sc) 18. and 19. 30 sc 20. 6 x (3 sc, sc 2 st together) (= 24 sc) 21. and 22. 24 sc Put a small amount of stuffing material in the cactus. Press the cactus flat to form a disc. Crochet the bottom together with 12 sc (see photos). Fasten off, but do not cut the yarn too short. Sew the cactus securely in the centre of the potting soil. 5. Disc You start at the top of the disc. Ch 2 with green or start with a magic ring. 1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc) 2. 2 sc in each sc (= 12 sc) 3. 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 15 sc) 4. 2 sc in every 5th sc (= 18 sc) 5. - 9. 18 sc 10. 6 x (1 sc, sc 2 st together) (= 12 sc) Flatten the ball so you get a disc. Close the bottom with 6 sc. Fasten off, but do not cut the yarn too short. Sew the disc to the side of the cactus (between rounds 5 and 10). 6. Little Flower Ch 2 with pink or start with a magic ring. 1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc) 2. 6 x (ch 3, 1 sl in the next sc) Fasten off and sew the little flower to the top of the small disc. Hardicraft website Terms Privacy

Tools

Materials

1. Potting Soil

2. Pot

3. Legs (crochet 2)

4. Cactus

5. Disc

6. Little Flower