Crochet Cactus Curtain Insertion/Coaster

Looking to add a touch of charm to your space? Look no further than the Crochet Cactus Curtain Insertion/Coaster! This delightful creation is not only practical but adds a whimsical and cozy vibe to any room. Whether you're using it as a curtain insertion to let in a subtle hint of sunlight or as a charming coaster to protect your surfaces, this crochet cactus design is sure to bring a smile to your face. Handcrafted with care and attention to detail, each piece adds a unique and personal touch to your home decor. Why settle for ordinary when you can have something as adorable as this Crochet Cactus Curtain Insertion/Coaster?

Size

Size: 18 cm (7 inches)

Material

Material: Pearl cotton #5, hook 1.9 mm (Boye steel#5), light blue; you can substitute with Cebelia #5 or equivalent cordonnet thread (but the gauge can slightly vary).

Stitches

Stitches: ch, sl st, sc, dc, 4tcl = 4-tr cluster = tr not closed in first st, tr not closed in 2nd st, tr not closed in 3rd st, tr not closed in 4th st, close all tr together, 3pc = 3-points picot = 3 ch, sl st in last st made, 3 ch, sl st in same st, 3 ch, sl st in same stitch, picot = 3 ch, sl st in first ch.

Difficulty

Difficulty: Medium

Directions

Wrap thread on forefinger 4-5 times, insert hook in this loop and work:

Step 1

1. 36 dc in the loop; join with sl st to first st.

Step 2

2. *(dc on next dc) twice, 3 ch, sk a dc*; Repeat * to * 12 times, join with sl st to first st.

Step 3

3. *dc in space between the 2 dc, 3pc on dc just made, 3 ch, sc in 3-ch lp, 3 ch*; Repeat * to * 12 times, join with sl st to first st. Cut thread.

Step 4

4. Join in the tip of 3pc (i.e., in the second leaf/picot), *sc in tip of next picot, 8 ch*; Repeat * to * 12 times, join with sl st to first st.

Step 5

5. *8 dc in next sp, 1 ch*; Repeat * to * 12 times, join with sl st to first st.

Step 6

6. *2 dc in first dc of next 8-dc grp, (dc in next dc) 6 times, 2 dc in last dc of same grp, 2 ch*; Repeat * to * 12 times, join with sl st to first st.

Step 7

7. *(dc in next dc) 10 times, 2 ch*; Repeat * to * 12 times, join with sl st to first st.

Step 8

8. sl st in 4th dc of first grp, *(dc in next dc) 4 times, sk 3 dc, 2 ch, 4 dc in next sp, 2 ch, sk 3 dc*; Repeat * to * 12 times, join with sl st to first st.

Step 9

9. *4tcl on next 4 dcs, picot on cluster, 3 ch, tr in next sp, 3 ch*; Repeat * to * 12 times, join with sl st to first st. Cut thread, weave in ends.

Notes

• Substitute any of the following for the first stitch in a row as follows:
  • first sc with 1 ch, sc;
  • first hdc with 2 ch;
  • first dc with 3 ch;
  • first tr with 4 ch and so on;
• When you read "sl st to <location>", where the location is not immediately contiguous to last st, this means an appropriate number of sl sts for reaching <location>.
• If I do not specify it, if you last worked the previous row on a stitch (say st1), while you must start the next row in another stitch (say st2), make an appropriate number of sl sts to reach st2.