How to Create a Colorful Crochet Cactus Pincushion - Step-by-Step Guide

Crochet cactus pincushions are not just adorable little accessories for your crafting corner – they're also practical and fun to make! With their vibrant colors and cute designs, these miniature pincushions can add a touch of charm to your workspace while keeping your pins and needles neatly organized.

Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, creating a crochet cactus pincushion can be a rewarding and relaxing project. Imagine having a colorful little cactus buddy by your side as you work on your next sewing or crafting project! It's a small but delightful way to add a bit of personality to your creative space and make your crafting moments even more enjoyable.

Cactus Pincushion Materials Needed

You will need:

• 3.5mm hook
• DK cotton yarn in green, orange and pink (1 ball of each in 25g or 50g balls)
• Stuffing

Abbreviations (UK Terms)

• ch – chain
• blo - back loop only
• dc – double crochet
• flo - front loop only
• htr – half treble
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• sl st – slip stitch
• trcl – 3 treble cluster as follows:

Yarn over hook (yoh), insert hook through first st, yoh, pull through, yoh and pull through first two loops leaving two loops on hook. Yoh, insert hook through same st, yoh, pull through, yoh and pull through first two loops leaving three loops on hook. Yoh, insert hook through same st, yoh, pull through, yoh and pull through first two loops leaving four loops on hook. Yoh pull through all four loops. Cluster made.

How to Crochet the Cactus

Using green, make 18ch

Row 1: 1htr in third ch from hook (first 2ch does not count as a st throughout), 15htr, turn. (16sts)

Working in back loops throughout.

Rows 2 to 20: 2ch, 16htr blo, turn.

Fasten off.

Assembling the Cactus

Sew panel together along short edges, joining row 1 to row 20, through back loops leaving front loops un-stitched. Gather the top of the cactus together with a length of yarn and weave in ends securely to ensure it doesn’t come undone. Stuff and then do the same for the bottom.

Creating the Flower

Using orange, make 2ch

Centre: 6dc in second ch from hook, sl st to first st. Fasten off

Petals: Join pink to any st, * 2ch, trcl in same st, 2ch, sl st in next st, repeat from * until 6 petals made.

Fasten off. Sew flower to top of cactus. Weave in ends.

Making the Pot

Using orange, make 2ch

Work in continuous rounds throughout

• Round 1: 6dc in second ch from hook. (6sts)
• Round 2: 2dc in each st around. (12sts)
• Round 3: (dc, 2dc in next st) six times. (18sts)
• Round 4: (2dc, 2dc in next st) six times. (24sts)
• Round 5: (3dc, 2dc in next st) six times. (30sts)
• Round 6: (4dc, 2dc in next st) six times. (36sts)
• Round 7: 36dc blo.
• Rounds 8 to 12: Working in both loops, 36dc.
• Round 13: 36dc flo.
• Round 14: Working in both loops, 36dc.
• Fasten off.

Finishing Touches

Stuff pot lightly (you can add a small circle of stiff card into base of pot for stability if required) and sew to bottom of cactus stitching between rows 12 and 13 of pot, then fold down edge of pot at round 13 to form rim. Weave in ends.

Add pins and there it is your cactus pincushion.