Prickly Cactus Pot

Overview

Bring a bit of the Arizona desert into your home with this Prickly Cactus Pot crochet pattern! Measuring about 2.25 inches wide x 5 inches tall, it’s perfect for holding tiny treasures like stitch markers, jewelry, coins, and more. Add a touch of desert-inspired charm to your space, or gift this cute and functional piece to someone who loves unique decor.

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Abbreviations

R = rounds
MR = magic ring
st(s) = stitch(es)
slst = slip stitch
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
inc = increase
dec = decrease
BLO = back loop only

Materials

Acrylic yarn
- Brown
- Light brown/tan
- Green
- White
- Pink
3.5 mm crochet hook
4.5 mm crochet hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch marker

Pattern Use Guidelines

This pattern is for personal use only. Please do not share, reproduce, or sell the
pattern itself. You are welcome to sell items made from this pattern, but please make sure to give me credit for the pattern by tagging me on Instagram or Facebook: @RayfulCreations

Instructions

Pot

Use your 4.5 mm crochet hook and brown yarn:

R1: MR, 6 sc (6). Tighten ring.
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) x 5, sc (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: 30 sc in BLO (30)
R7-R13: 30 sc (working in both loops as normal) (7 rounds)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Lid

Use your 4.5 mm crochet hook and light brown yarn:

R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: sc, inc, (2 sc, ,inc) x 5, sc (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)

Change to brown yarn:

R6: 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) x 5, 2 sc (36)
R7: 36 sc in BLO
R8-R9: 36 sc (2 rounds)
Fasten off and weave in ends. Set aside to add cactus later.

Cactus

Use your 4.5 mm crochet hook and green yarn:

R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: 12 sc (12)
R4: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R5-R7: 18 sc (3 rounds)
R8: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R9: 24 sc
R10: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R11: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R12-R13: 12 sc (2 rounds)
Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Bud

Use your 4.5 mm crochet hook and green yarn:

R1: MR, sc 5
R2: inc x 5 (10)
R3: 10 sc
R4: (sc, dec) x 3, sc (7)
R5: (sc, dec) x 2, sc (5)
Fasten off. Leave tail for sewing

Flower

Change to your 3.5 mm crochet hook and pink yarn:

R1: MR, sc 5, tighten ring, slst
R2: ch 1. In the same stitch as the chain dc 2. Ch 1 and slst into the next stitch. Repeat 4 more times to form petals.
Fasten off. Leave tail for sewing.

Sewing Together

Flatten the cactus and bud.
Using the bud’s tail, sew the bud onto the top right of the cactus between R5-R7.
Using the flower’s tail, sew the flower on the top left side of the cactus between R5-R7.
Using the long tail of the cactus, sew in the center of the lid.

Adding Cactus Spines

Insert white yarn into a yarn needle.
Insert the needle in through one stitch and insert out through a stitch right next to it, making each spine only one stitch long.
Create spines on both sides of the cactus and bud, pointing in different directions and spread out randomly. As many as you would like.

Finished!

Thank you for using my pattern! I hope you enjoyed making a Prickly Cactus Pot.

I would love to see your work and hear your feedback! Leave a comment below or tag me on Instagram or Facebook: @RayfulCreations

Want a PDF of this pattern?

For step-by-step photos, helpful tips, and a printable, beautifully formatted version, you can purchase the PDF pattern on Etsy.