Crochet Ms. Prickles - The Adorable Cactus Amigurumi
"Crochet Ms. Prickles - The Cactus" is a charming and unique amigurumi creation that is sure to bring a smile to your face. This adorable cactus character is carefully crafted with soft yarn in vibrant green hues, complete with tiny colorful flowers on top. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced crocheter, creating Ms.
Prickles can be a fun and rewarding project that will add a touch of whimsy to your home decor. With its cute design and cheerful personality, Crochet Ms. Prickles is a delightful addition to any crochet enthusiast's collection. So grab your crochet hook and yarn, and let your creativity bloom with this lovable prickly companion!Materials
The following materials are needed to create Ms. Prickles:
- I love this Yarn – Black (1 yd)
- I love this Yarn – Limelight (12 yds)
- I love this Yarn – Sungold (12 yds)
- I love this yarn – Hot Rose (2 yds)
- 2 12 mm safety eyes
- Size E crochet hook
- 2.5 inch Terra Cotta Pots
- Poly fiberfill
- Glue if you want
- Large eye blunt needle
Abbreviations
To facilitate understanding, here are some common crochet abbreviations used in this pattern:
- Ch – Chain
- SC – Single Crochet
- INC – 2 Single Crochet in designated stitch
- DEC – Single Crochet 2 stitches together
- DC – Double Crochet
- BLO – Back Loops Only
Gauge
Gauge is not important for this project unless you have purchased a kit. However, using the right size hook is crucial to ensure you have enough yarn.
Important Notes
Almost the entire project is worked in the round. Use a stitch marker or a scrap piece of yarn to mark the beginning of each row to simplify counting. Do not join unless instructed to. Parentheses indicate a repeat; repeat the stitches in the parentheses for the number of times indicated. The bracketed number [ ] represents the number of stitches at the end of each row.
Creating Ms. Prickles
Base
In Sungold, Ch 2
Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd Chain from hook [6].
Round 2: INC in each stitch [12].
Round 3: (SC, INC) 6 times [18].
Round 4: (SC, INC, SC) 6 times [24].
Round 5: (3 SC, INC) 6 times [30].
Round 6: SC row in BLOs [30].
Round 7: (DEC, 3 SC) 6 times [24].
Round 8: SC row [24].
Round 9: (DEC, 2 SC) 6 times [18].
Round 10: SC row [18].
Round 11: (DEC, SC) 6 times [12].
Round 12: SC row [12].
Stuff.
Round 13: DEC 6 times in BLO.
Fasten off. Using a long tail, sew up the opening. Once you have sewn on the body, stuff it into the pot. You can glue it in if desired.
Body
In Limelight, Ch 2
Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd Chain from hook [6].
Round 2: INC in each stitch [12].
Round 3: (SC, INC) 6 times [18].
Round 4: (SC, INC, SC) 6 times [24].
Round 5: (3 SC, INC) 6 times [30].
Rounds 6-7: 2 rows SC [30 stitches in each row].
Round 8: (DEC, 3 SC) 6 times [24].
Rounds 9-10: 2 rows SC [24 stitches per row].
Round 11: (DEC, 2 SC) 6 times [18].
Insert safety eyes between rows 8 and 9, approximately 7 stitches apart. Start stuffing.
Rounds 12-13: 2 rows SC [18 stitches per row].
Round 14: (DEC, SC) 6 times [12].
Using black yarn, embroider a mouth using a straight stitch with a small stitch to make the curve.
Round 15-16: 2 rows SC [12 per row].
Fasten off and sew to base.
Branch
In Limelight, Ch 2
Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd Chain from hook [6].
Round 2: INC in each stitch [12].
Rounds 3-4: 2 rows SC [12 stitches per row].
Start stuffing.
Round 5: DEC 6 times [6].
Rounds 6-7: 2 rows SC [6 stitches per row].
Fasten off. Sew to the body at an angle.
Flower
In Hot Rose, Ch 2
Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook [6].
Round 2: INC in each stitch around, slip stitch to join [12].
Round 3: (3 DC in 1st Stitch, Slip stitch in next stitch) 6 times, [6 DC, 6 Slip Stitch].
Fasten off. Attach to head above the eye opposite the branch.
For a larger version of Ms. Prickles, hold three strands of yarn together, use 25 mm eyes, and a 5-inch pot, resulting in a cactus that is about 1 foot tall.