Crochet Cactus Coaster

Materials and Preparation

Required Materials:

• Yarn: Green yarn for the cactus (Medium Weight Yarn; e.g., worsted weight)
• Hook: Size G/4.00 mm crochet hook

Additional Tools:

• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors
• Yarn Weight Requirements: Medium weight (4) yarn

Abbreviations and Notes

Abbreviations:

• CH - Chain
• SC - Single Crochet
• HDC - Half Double Crochet
• DC - Double Crochet
• SL ST - Slip Stitch
• INC - Increase (2 SC in one stitch)
• DEC - Decrease (Single crochet two stitches together)

Notes:

• The pattern is worked in rounds unless specified otherwise.
• It’s helpful to use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.
• Ensure to weave ends securely to avoid unraveling.

Gauge, Approximate Size, and Pattern Notes

Gauge:

Gauge is not crucial for this project, but for reference, 4 inches in SC with the specified yarn and hook should be approximately 17 SC by 19 rows.

Finished Dimensions:

The completed coaster should measure approximately 4 inches in diameter.

Pattern Notes:

No need for a gauge swatch since it's a small project where exact sizing isn’t critical. The pattern involves simple increases and decreases to form the coaster shape.

Step-by-Step Pattern

Base of the Cactus Coaster

Start with a magic ring.

• Round 1: CH 1, 6 SC into the ring. SL ST to first SC to join. (6 SC)
• Round 2: CH 1, 2 SC in each stitch around. SL ST to first SC to join. (12 SC)
• Round 3: CH 1, 1 SC, INC around. SL ST to first SC to join. (18 SC)
• Round 4: CH 1, 2 SC, INC around. SL ST to first SC to join. (24 SC)
• Round 5: CH 1, 3 SC, INC around. SL ST to first SC to join. (30 SC)
• Round 6: CH 1, 4 SC, INC around. SL ST to first SC to join. (36 SC)

Arms of the Cactus

Create two smaller arms:

Attach yarn at any stitch along the edge for the first small arm:

• CH 1, SC in the next 3 stitches, CH 1, turn.
• 2 SC, DEC, turn.
• SC across, turn.
• SC next two stitches together, SL ST to join. Fasten off.

Repeat steps for another small arm starting in a stitch 5 stitches away from the first arm.

Final Touches

• Weave in all yarn ends securely using the tapestry needle.
• Optional: Add small white yarn stitches for texture to mimic cactus needles.