Do you like to have plants around but do not have enough time for them? Do you want to have a cactus in your office but you are worried of pricking your fingers with it? This cute barrel cactus (Echinocactus grusonii) is the solution. Fast and easy to crochet, this cactus will bring joy to your home or office, especially if you combine it with my bunny-ear cactus amigurumi pattern!

The PDF includes step-by-step written instructions and visual references and photo-tutorials to help you, and it is available in English and Spanish.

Level: beginner-intermediate.
You need to be familiar with the basic stitches used in amigurumis (chains, single crochet (US)/double crochet (UK), slip stitches, increases, invisible decreases, back post and front post stitches, working in the front or back loop only, joining two pieces together with single crochet/double crochet; there are photo-tutorials to learn how to invisible decrease, how to crochet back and front post stitches, and how to work in the front or back loop only with both right- and left-handed versions, if you need them), and with sewing parts.

Yarn and hooks: You can use any yarn weight you prefer, you only have to choose a suitable hook so you can crochet tight enough so the stuffing does not show.

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This pattern and its contents are only for personal use; please, do not copy, edit, redistribute or sell this pattern. You are welcome to make and sell items using my pattern, as long as you don’t post the pattern anywhere, and use your own photos to sell them. I would love it if you mention me as the designer when posting online or selling finished items. Thank you!