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 : 18 cm. ( 7 inches)

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 :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 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: medium

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

N.B.

• Substitute ever (also if not explicitly said) first st 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 of course "an appropriate number of sl sts for reaching <location>".
• Also if I do not specify it, if you lasted prev row on a st (say st1), while you must start next row in another st (say st2), make an appropriate number of sl sts to reach st2.