Free Crochet Cactus Plant Pot Pattern
Learn how to crochet a stuffed cactus in a pot amigurumi with this free and complete written pattern. It is a small but elegant crochet cactus pot finished with a pink flower applique and embroidery spikes. There is also a soil part in the pot that you can also crochet using the brown yarn.
This cactus is very similar to the Prickly Pearl Cactus tutorial I shared earlier. The difference is on the size and the bulkiness of the cactus shape. You will, however, definitely love crocheting this cactus for spring.
The designer behind this cactus amigurumi is @NITKA_KZ – she has quite a good grasp on kawaii amigurumi designing with added cuteness and surprises.
Crochet Cactus Pattern (US Terms)
Materials
- Milk Cotton Yarn (4-ply or 5-ply)
- Fine Cotton Yarn (Vietnam Cotton or Lace Weight):
- 2.5mm Crochet Hook: For the pot and soil (used with the thicker Milk Cotton yarn).
- 1.0mm to 1.5mm Crochet Hook: For the cactus body and flower (used with the finer cotton yarn).
Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR: Magic Ring
- ch: Chain
- slst: Slip stitch
- sc: Single crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: Decrease (sc 2 together)
- BLO: Back loop only
- FLO: Front loop only
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- […]: Repeat instructions within brackets
Pot (Brown or Terracotta Yarn)
- R1: MR, 8 sc (8)
- R2: 8 inc (16)
- R3: BLO, 16 sc (16)
- R4-6: 16 sc (16)
- R7: FLO, 16 sc (16). Slst to finish. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Soil (Dark Brown or Black Yarn)
- R1: MR, 8 sc (8)
- R2: 8 inc (16)
- Slst to finish. Leave a long tail for sewing to the pot.
Main Cactus Body (Green Yarn)
- R1: MR, 7 sc (7)
- R2: 7 inc (14)
- R3: [1 sc, 1 inc] x 7 (21)
- R4-7: 21 sc (21)
- R8: [5 sc, 1 dec] x 3 (18)
- R9: [4 sc, 1 dec] x 3 (15)
- R10: 15 sc (15)
- R11: [1 sc, 1 dec] x 5 (10)
- R12-13: 10 sc (10)
- Slst to finish. Leave a tail for sewing.
Medium Cactus Leaf (Green Yarn)
- R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
- R2: 6 inc (12)
- R3: 12 sc (12)
- R4: [2 sc, 1 dec] x 3 (9)
- R5: 9 sc (9)
- R6: [1 sc, 1 dec] x 3 (6)
- Slst to finish. Leave a tail for sewing.
Small Cactus Leaf (Green Yarn)
- R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
- R2: 6 inc (12)
- R3: 12 sc (12)
- R4: 6 dec (6)
- Slst to finish. Leave a tail for sewing.
Flower (Pink or Red Yarn)
Petals: In a magic ring, work [ch 4, slst into ring] 5 times.
Finish: Pull the ring tight and fasten off.
Video Tutorial
Pattern (UK Terms) Crochet Abbreviations (UK Terms)
Pot
R1: MR, 8 dc (8)
R2: 8 inc (16)
R3: BLO, 16 dc (16)
R4-6: 16 dc (16)
R7: FLO, 16 dc (16). Slst to finish.
Soil
R1: MR, 8 dc (8)
R2: 8 inc (16)
Slst to finish.
Main Cactus Body
R1: MR, 7 dc (7)
R2: 7 inc (14)
R3: [1 dc, 1 inc] x 7 (21)
R4-7: 21 dc (21)
R8: [5 dc, 1 dec] x 3 (18)
R9: [4 dc, 1 dec] x 3 (15)
R10: 15 dc (15)
R11: [1 dc, 1 dec] x 5 (10)
R12-13: 10 dc (10)
Slst to finish.
Medium Cactus Leaf
R1: MR, 6 dc (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: 12 dc (12)
R4: [2 dc, 1 dec] x 3 (9)
R5: 9 dc (9)
R6: [1 dc, 1 dec] x 3 (6)
Slst to finish.
Small Cactus Leaf
R1: MR, 6 dc (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: 12 dc (12)
R4: 6 dec (6)
Slst to finish.
Flower
Petals: In a magic ring, work [ch 4, slst into ring] 5 times.
