Easy step-by-step DIY tutorial how to crochet Desert Cactus (Saguaro). The crochet pattern consist of 9 pages with text and 28 photos. Detailed instructions in English language. The USA terms and abbreviations are used.

Finished size: the cactus is approximately 14 cm / 5.5 inches if using DK weight yarn and 2.25 mm (US 1/B) crochet hook.

The pattern includes: 
• step by step instructions for amigurumi cactus in English in US terminology
• detailed photo-tutorial

Level: easy. Basic skills of crocheting are needed.
You should know, how to crochet these stitches: 
• Chain (ch) 
• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Half double crochet (hdc) 
• Increasing (inc): 2 sc in the same stitch 
• Decreasing (dec): crochet 2 stitches together

You will need: 
• 8 ply / DK / light worsted yarn in Dark Brown for the soil, Terracotta for the pot and Green for the cactus
• small amount of embroidery thread or fingering weight yarn in Lime or Light Green for “spines”
• crochet hook size 2.25 mm (US B) and 3 mm 
• soft stuffing (e.g. Polyfill)
• foamboard, or plastic canvas, or re-used plastic packaging, to flatten base of a pot
• small pebbles, steel pellets or glass beads to weigh down base of pot
• stitch marker, a long tapestry needle, scissors, and sewing pins

The pattern is a PDF-file and you will need Adobe Reader to open it. This is free to download.

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