Craft Your Own Crochet Cactus Ornaments

Crochet cactus ornaments are not only adorable but also a fun way to add a touch of charm to your space. These mini creations bring a whimsical and cozy vibe to any room, making them perfect for decorating during the holidays or all year round. Crafting your very own crochet cactus ornament allows you to unleash your creativity, experiment with different yarn colors, and personalize each piece to match your style.

Supplies

• Worsted weight yarn in cactus color, dirt color, and pot color
• Poly-fil stuffing
• Cord for hanging
• Optional: embroidery floss for faces and/or pot decoration

Terms

• mc – magic circle
• sc – single crochet
• inc – increase
• dec – decrease
• flo – front loops only
• blo – back loops only

Main Body Instructions

RND 1: 5sc in mc – 5

RND 2: inc around – 10

RND 3: (sc, inc) 5x – 15

RND 4 - RND 13: sc around – 15 each row

RND 14: (sc 3, dec) 3x – 12

RND 15 - RND 17: sc around – 12 each row

* Switch to dirt color

RND 18: in flo; (sc, inc) 6x – 18

RND 19: (sc 2, inc) 6x – 24

Fasten off, stuff the body, and weave in ends.

Arms Instructions

Make one of each arm:

RND 1: 4sc in mc – 4

RND 2: inc around – 8

RND 3 - RND 4: sc around – 8 each row

RND 5: inc, sc 7 – 9

Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing, and stuff.

Another Arm

RND 1: 5sc in mc – 5

RND 2: inc around – 10

RND 3: sc around – 10

RND 4: inc, sc 3, dec, sc 4 – 10

RND 5: inc, sc 4, dec, sc 3 – 10

RND 6: inc, sc 4, dec, sc 3 – 10

Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing, and stuff.

Pot Instructions

RND 1: 6sc in mc – 6

RND 2: inc around – 12

RND 3: (sc, inc) 6x – 18

RND 4: in blo; sc around – 18

RND 5: (sc 2, inc) 6x – 24

RND 6: sc around – 24

Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing.

Assembly Instructions

Sew the pot to the base, stuffing the pot as you go.

Sew the arms onto the body.

Add any details you would like now.

All done, quick and easy!