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Crochet Cuddly Moon Cactus for Desk Topper

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Jul 12, 2025 08:39 AM

Create Your Own Adorable Crochet Cuddly Moon Cactus Desk Topper Easily and Affordably

Crafting a crochet cuddly moon cactus for a desk topper is a delightful and charming way to brighten up your workspace with a touch of handmade creativity. With soft yarn in soothing colors and a hint of whimsy, this small crochet project will bring a smile to your face every time you look at it. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this cute addition to your desk will add a cozy and welcoming vibe to your daily work routine. So grab your crochet hook, pick your favorite yarn, and let's get stitching a little piece of happiness for your desk!

Materials Needed

Yarn: Red, terracotta or rust-colored, dark green, and dark brown
Hook: Size E (3.5 mm), preferably a Clover Comfort Grip Hook
6 mm Eyes & Washers
Needle
Scissors
Pins: Large-headed pins from Joanne’s for sewing together parts
Bowl: To keep yarn from rolling
Stitch Markers: Contrasting yarn, safety pins, paper clips, or plastic markers

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Your Yarn

Create Your Own Adorable Crochet Cuddly Moon Cactus Desk Topper Easily and Affordably

Untwist and Wind the Yarn: Red yarn into a ball.

Make a Slip Knot:

Leave about 4 inches of the tail.

Loop the working yarn over the tail to form a loop.

Insert the hook into the loop, pull through, and snug it onto the hook.

Step 2: Creating the Red Top Cactus

Create Your Own Adorable Crochet Cuddly Moon Cactus Desk Topper Easily and Affordably

Foundation Chain:

Chain 12: Start with a slip knot and create 12 chain stitches.

Row 1:

Single Crochet in 2nd Chain: From the hook, single crochet in the next 10 chains for 11 stitches total.

Chain 1 and Turn.

Rows 2 to 19:

SC in Back Loops: Consecutive rows, single crochet in back loops only (for 18 additional rows).

Continue to 19 rows total.

Forming the Tube:

Join ends with a slip knot.

Slip stitch across back loops only to form a tube shape.

Close one end with a running stitch, stuff with fiberfill, and close the other end with a running stitch to complete it.

Fasten Off:

Cut yarn, approximately 12 inches, and secure.

Step 3: Creating the Green Stalk

Create Your Own Adorable Crochet Cuddly Moon Cactus Desk Topper Easily and Affordably

Prepare the Yarn: Unwind and form into a ball.

Foundation:

Create a Slip Knot: And chain 2.

R1:

Single Crochet (SC) 6 in the 2nd Chain from Hook.

R2:

Increase Round: 2 single crochets in each stitch (12 stitches total).

R3:

Single Crochet in Each Stitch: Keep a flat increase.

R4 to 13:

Even Rows: Continue single crochet around (maintain 24 stitches without increasing).

Step 4: Assembly

Create Your Own Adorable Crochet Cuddly Moon Cactus Desk Topper Easily and Affordably

Assemble the Red Top to Green Stalk:

Pinch the top of the cactus to form a dome shape.

Sew the red top onto the green stalk.

Form the Soil and Pot:

Use the terracotta, brown, and dark green yarns.

Follow similar processes for shaping and stitching to create a structured pot.

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