Crochet Heart Cactus – A Prickly Yet Adorable Project!
Get ready to unleash your creativity and bring a little evergreen charm into your space—without the hassle of watering! 🌵✨ With just a crochet hook and some yarn, you can craft your very own heart-shaped cactus that stays vibrant all year long. This cute, no-maintenance plant is the perfect touch of handmade warmth for any corner of your home!
How to Crochet an Amigurumi Heart Cactus
Materials You’ll Need:
- 5-ply cotton yarn (green for the cactus, brown for the soil, and a color of choice for the flower)
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Stuffing material
- Yarn needle & scissors
Step-by-Step Crochet Pattern
Crocheting the Heart Cactus
🌵 Row 1:
- Start with a magic ring.
- Make 5 single crochets into the ring and pull tight to close.
🌵 Row 2:
- Work 2 single crochets into each stitch around (total of 10 stitches).
🌵 Row 3:
- (Single crochet, increase) repeat around (total of 15 stitches).
🌵 Rows 4-7:
- Single crochet around without increasing, maintaining 30 stitches.
🌵 Row 8:
- Single crochet in the first 13 stitches, then decrease (combine two stitches into one).
- Repeat on the other side.
🌵 Rows 9-10:
- Continue single crocheting while gradually decreasing to shape the heart.
✨ Final Steps:
- Stuff the heart firmly.
- Close the top with slip stitches, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Making the Pot
🪴 Row 1:
- Chain 9, then single crochet across.
- In the last chain, make 3 single crochets to round the edge.
- Continue crocheting along the other side, finishing with an increase at the last stitch.
🪴 Rows 2-9:
- Follow the increment pattern, adding stitches as needed to shape the pot.
🪴 Row 10:
- Crochet in the front loops only, making a slip stitch around for structure.
🪴 Row 11:
- Finish the rim with crab stitches for a neat edge.
Creating the Soil
- Follow the same pattern as the first two rows of the pot.
- Adjust as needed to fit snugly inside.
Crocheting the Flower
🌸 Flower Construction:
- Start with a magic ring.
- Chain 3, make 1 double crochet, then chain 3 and slip stitch into the ring.
- Repeat this pattern 5 times to form petals.
- Fasten off and cut the yarn.
Assembly – Bringing It All Together!
1️⃣ Sew the soil to the bottom of the pot.
2️⃣ Attach the heart cactus on top—secure with glue if needed.
3️⃣ Decorate with the crocheted flower for an extra pop of color!
Now, your Crochet Heart Cactus is ready to brighten up your space! No watering, no wilting—just pure handmade happiness. 💚🌵
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