This pattern is worked from the bottom up starting with the pot and then seamlessly adding the cactus. The flower is made separately and then sewn on. The flower in this pattern is a great place to customize your work and to use up small amounts of leftover yarn, I only needed 2 yards to make mine! I do rate this as a beginner friendly pattern, but you will have to learn to do a front post and back post crochet stitch. It is not hard, but is a more advanced beginner technique.