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Crochet Wedding Cactus Pot
Looking for a unique and charming touch to add to your wedding decor? Look no further than the Crochet Wedding Cactus Pot! This delightful creation combines the beauty of crochet art with the everlasting charm of desert flora. Not only does it make for a whimsical centerpiece or wedding favor, but it also adds a touch of greenery that lasts long after the celebrations are over. With its handcrafted detail and cheerful appeal, the Crochet Wedding Cactus Pot is sure to bring smiles and warmth to your special day.
Materials
Yarn in light brown, light green, dark green, and brown
Crochet hook (4 mm)
Fiberfill
Scissors
Darning needle
Ribbon (for bow tie)
Decorative flower
Tulle fabric (approx. 4x5.5 inches)
Fabric glue
Galloon bottle cap (optional for base support)
Cactus Pot
Base and Soil (Light Brown Yarn)
Make 3 circles: 2 for the base and 1 for the soil
Circle Pattern (make 3):
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring, join. (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join. (12 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, sc, 2 sc repeat around, join. (18 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc repeat around, join. (24 sts)
Round 5: Ch 1, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc repeat around, join. (30 sts)
Round 6: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc, sc in next 2 sts repeat around, join. (36 sts)
Fasten off and leave a long tail on the soil circle for sewing
(Optional: Flatten circles with a hair straightener)
Joining the Base Circles
Place 2 base circles wrong sides facing
Join them together by slip stitching through both circles all around
Fasten off and weave in ends
Pot Body (Light Brown Yarn)
Round 1: Work into back loops only, sc around. Join. (36 sts)
Rounds 2-4: Ch 1, sc around. Join. (36 sts)
Change to light green yarn
Round 5: Ch 1, sc around. Join. (36 sts)
Set the pot aside
Pot Decoration (Dark Green Yarn)
Sl st around any stitch on the 4th round to add detail
Cut yarn and tie off
Finishing the Pot
Fold the top round downward on the back loop round
(Optional) Glue the galloon bottle cap inside the pot base for support
Stuff the pot with fiberfill
Place the soil circle on top and sew it securely to Round 8 of the pot
Cactus
Body (Green Yarn)
For shorter cactus: chain 12
For taller cactus: chain 15
Body Rows:
Row 1: Hdc in 2nd chain from hook and across
Rows 2–8: Ch 1, turn, work sc in back loops only
Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sl st both ends together to form a tube
Fasten off and leave a long tail
Assembly
Sew and close one end of the cactus
Insert the yarn needle through to the open end
Stuff the cactus with fiberfill
Sew the lower sides halfway up to give the cactus shape
Mini Hat (Brown Yarn)
Hat Pattern
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring, join. (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join. (12 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, work dc in back loops only around, join. (12 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, hdc, 2 hdc in back loops only, repeat around, join. (18 sts)
Fasten off and weave in ends
Other Decorative Details
Veil (Tulle Fabric)
Lightly sew one end of tulle to shape and set aside
Bow Tie (Ribbon)
Cut 1 inch of ribbon
Seal ribbon edges with a lighter
Tie a green yarn around the center of the ribbon
Secure the knot with fabric glue
Assembly of Parts
Final Construction
Sew the cactus onto the soil circle
Attach safety eyes to the cactus
Embroider the mouth using red yarn
Attach the bow tie to the male cactus
Place the mini hat on the male cactus’s head
Add the lace and veil to the female cactus
Secure the veil with fabric glue and let dry
Optionally decorate with small plastic birds, gold rings, or other details
Trim any excess tulle fabric for neatness
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