Are you in search of a fun and simple craft project? Try making a crochet cactus and flower pot! This delightful project is perfect for both beginners and experienced crafters. You simply use green yarn to create the cute, prickly cactus and then crochet a charming little pot to hold it.
Crochet Cactus And Flower Pot Pattern
The addition of a tiny crafted flower on top adds a dash of color, making this an adorable decoration for any room. Not only is it a satisfying project to work on, but it also makes for a sweet homemade gift for friends and family.
Materials Needed:
- Hook size 4 (about 2.5 millimeter)
- Green 4 ply yarn
Capstone Pattern:
Starting Chain:
- Create a slip knot.
- Chain 14.
Row 1:
- Skip the first chain from the hook.
- Insert hook into the back bar of the second chain, yarn over from back to front, then yarn over and pull through both loops.
- Repeat this for the remaining chains.
- You should have 13 stitches.
- Chain one and turn your work.
Row 2:
- Insert hook into the back bar of the second chain.
- Yarn over, pull through one loop, yarn over, and pull through both loops on the hook.
- Continue this stitch for the rest of the row until the last stitch.
- Chain one and turn your work.
- Repeat Row 2 until you have a total of 20 rows.
Finishing:
- Once Row 20 is completed, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Creating the Cactus Shape:
- Draw one side of the capstone together with a drawstring approach.
- Bring the sides together to meet.
- Sew up the side, ensuring the stitches are secure.
Flower Top:
- Construct a flower by starting with 6 single crochets into a magic ring.
- In the same stitch, chain 2, then make triple crochet and double crochet stitches.
- Repeat this step in the same space until you have 6 stitches.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembling:
- Attach the flower to the top of the capstone.
- For further details on making the flower pot, reference is made to a video link that can be clicked at the top right corner card or found in the video description.
Flower Pot:
- Use cardboard cut to the size of the pot's bottom.
- Insert the cardboard into the pot before adding the crochet work.
- Fold one row of crochet and select 18 stitches for sewing the soil part.
- The soil part pattern begins with a magic ring of 6 single crochets.
- Increase stitches in each subsequent row until you have 18 stitches.
Final Touches:
- Sew all parts of the crochet project together to complete.
Completion:
- The capstone is now finished.
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