Tired of killing your plants? If you’re like me and have a hard time keeping plants alive, then these crocheted versions are perfect for you!! This prickly pear cactus is so unique and so fun to make! Pattern contains step by step photos to help you create your own cactus.

Pattern Difficulty: Beginner

Pattern is written in English, with US crochet terminology.

Materials Needed

Worsted weight acrylic yarn
Size G/4mm crochet hook
9mm Plastic safety eyes
Black embroidery floss and embroidery needle
Pipe cleaners
Polyester fiberfill
Stitch maker
Yarn needle
Scissors

Skills Needed

Magic Ring
Single Crochet
Increase
Invisible Decrease
Crocheting in Back Loops Only
Crocheting in Front Loops Only

Finished size is roughly 7 inches tall by 3 inches wide.