Cuddly Camel Stitch Cactus

Who says you can't make a cactus cuddly? With this easy crochet pattern, you can bring a little Western flair into your home or a friend's by creating a camel stitch crocheted cactus. This is an innovative take on potted plants, with a personal--and soft--touch. Trying out this project will also give you a chance to learn to crochet a new type of stitch: the camel stitch. The bursting, round texture of a camel stitch perfectly captures the personality of this desert plant, and it is a fun new design to add to your repertoire.

Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Materials List

• a small amount of green worsted weight yarn (less than 25 gr) (MC)
• an even smaller amount of worsted weight yarn for the flower, color of your choice (CC)
• fiberfill stuffing
• a blunt needle for weaving in loose ends
• If you’re crocheting the flower pot as well, you will also need a small amount of T-shirt (or other bulky weight) yarn and a 9mm hook.