Looking for a cute watermelon cactus friend? Crochet one with this super easy pattern! Perfect if you don’t have a green thumb, want something that doesn’t require much care, and love cacti/succulents! Also perfect to make in the summer time!

This pattern is an 9-page downloadable PDF to make your very own beautiful watermelon cactus. The pattern includes step-by-step instructions along with pictures, a list of necessary material, and a list of required crochet knowledge.

Skill level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate

Material needed:

• Worsted weight yarn (weight = 4) in dark green, light green, white & red
• Small amount of black yarn
• 3.5mm hook
• Stitch marker (or piece of yarn/paperclip)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• 10mm safety eyes (optional)
• Small amount of pink yarn (optional)
• Piece of cardboard - 2.5” (optional)
• Weighted beads (or beans/rice) - 60g (optional)¸
• Stockings (or flexible container) (optional)
• Small scale (optional)