If you enjoy plants that never need watering, sunlight, or repotting, then you should check out this petite prickly pear cactus! It is a great way to add a bit of the American Southwest to any dark corner of your home or office. And they work great for making lovely little desert terrariums that never need care. Plus they make great gifts, since you never have to worry about them dying.

This PDF pattern uses US crochet terms, and includes written instructions using common stitch abbreviations.

-Finished Size-
The sample prickly pear cactus is about 3” wide by 5” tall when finished. (Not including the roots or pot)

-Materials-
● 30 Yards of worsted or aran weight yarn in green (Sample used aran weight)
● 2 Yards of sport weight yarn in ivory (or root color of your choice)
● Stuffing
● US G - 4.25mm Crochet Hook
● Stitch Marker
● Darning needle
● Scissors
● Clear drying craft glue
● Small pot (2 inch terracotta pot used in sample)
● Gravel/decorative rocks of your choice (aquarium gravel used in sample)