Cactus Wall Art Free Crochet Pattern

Cactus lovers, this post is for you!

Unless you have been living on the moon for the past couple of years, I'm sure you have noticed that cactuses have become extremely popular.

Jewelry, clothing, interior design... everybody seems to be inspired by cactuses!

Well, yes, I must admit that I've also caught the cactus fever!

I love browsing the stores and spotting cactus shaped vases, or succulents patterned fabrics… and what about cactus earrings?!?

Some time ago I decided to create a crocheted cactus wall decor to add color and fun to my craft space.

I wanted this project to be easy and quick, something that both beginners and experienced crocheters could make!

I happened to have few 6"x6" burlap canvases left from my last trip to the craft store, and thought they would be perfect to attach the cactus on.

I have a passion for the rustic look of the burlap, it's such a warm and earthy color!

I couldn't think of a better background for my crocheted cactus as the colors are really popping up from the canvas!

I wanted the cactus to show a good level of details, so I decided to use the Aunt Lydia (Lace 0) Cotton Thread. I chose the following colors: Olive, French Rose, Yellow, Black and White.

Let's crochet the cactus and have some fun!

Here is the free pattern for my Cactus Wall Art:

YARN: Classic Cotton Thread (Lace 0) in Green, White, Pink, Yellow and Black

HOOK SIZES: 1.5 mm

OTHER MATERIALS: 6”x6” Burlap Canvas

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INSTRUCTIONS:

Work in rows otherwise instructed; ch1 and turn at the end of each row.

CACTUS (green yarn)

1) 21 ch, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 19 sc (20)

2-4) sc even (20)

5) 1 inc, 18 sc, 1 inc (22)

6-21) sc even (22)

22) 22 sc, 13 ch

23) 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 11 sc, 22 sc (34)

24-30) sc even (34)

31) 34 sc, 9 ch

32) 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 7 sc, 22 sc (30)

33-38) sc even (30)

39) 22 sc (22)

40-41) sc even (22)

38) 1 dec, 18 sc, 1 dec (20)

39) sc even (20)

40) 1 dec, 16 sc, 1 dec (18)

42) sc even (18)

43) 1 dec, 14 sc, 1 dec (16)

44) sc even (16)

45) 1 dec, 12 sc, 1 dec (14)

LEFT ARM

1) insert the hook into the st #7 (counting from the left to the right), ch 1, 1 sc in the same st, 6 sc (7)

2-4) sc even (7)

5) 1 dec, 3 sc, 1 dec (5); F/O and cut the yarn

RIGHT ARM

1) insert the hook into the st #1 (counting from the right), ch 1, 1 sc in the same st, 5 sc (6)

2-3) sc even (6)

4) 1 dec, 2 sc, 1 dec (4)

5) sc even (4)

Sc all around the cactus;

F/O and leave a long tail of cotton thread to sew the cactus onto the burlap canvas.

Embroider the EYES and the MOUTH with the black thread.

Embroider the CACTUS’ SPIKES with the white thread (create knots or simply embroider straight vertical lines).

CHEEK BLUSHING (pink yarn; make two)

Work in round

1) 6 sc in a mr (6)

2) inc around (12); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the rounded part onto the cactus.

FLOWER (white and yellow yarn)

Work in round

1) start working with white yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6)

2) switch to yellow yarn, *3 ch, 2 tr, 3 ch, sl st in the same stitch*, repeat ** 6 times; F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the flower to the cactus.

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This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it.

You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!