Crochet No Sew Cactus Amigurumi Pattern For Keychain

Create your own little cactus friend with this fun and easy craft! In this easy crochet tutorial, you'll learn to make a cute and cuddly cactus plant using yarn. The project begins with crafting a colorful flower, followed by forming the round and spiky cactus body.

Safety eyes and a cheerful smile give it a personality that everyone will love. As you stitch the accompanying small pot, the cheerful cactus takes shape. Perfect as a keychain or a small decorative piece, this homemade crochet project will be a delightful addition to your home or a thoughtful gift for someone special.

Crochet Your No Sew Cactus Amigurumi

Materials Needed:

• 4mm safety eyes
• Yarn of your preference (Example used: check original for tag characteristics)
• 2mm crochet hook
• Stuffing
• Scissors
• Needle
• Lighter (optional for securing eyes)
• Black yarn (for the mouth)
• Eyeshadow (for blush)

Step by step Instructions

Flower:

1. Magic Ring: Begin with a magic ring.
2. Petals (Make 5):
   • Chain 2
   • 1 Half Double Crochet
   • Chain 2
   • Slip stitch back into the ring
3. Finish Flower:
   • Chain 1, cut the thread, pull to secure.
   • Pull the initial thread to close the ring.

Plant Body:

1. Round 1:
   • Create a magic ring.
   • Crochet 10 single crochets.
   • Close the circle with a slip stitch.
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2. Round 2:
   • Chain 2.
   • Make 10 increases by adding 2 double crochets in each stitch (20 stitches total).
   • Integrate the flower midway: Add the flower on the 5th increase by pulling through one of the flower threads.
   • Complete the round and join with a slip stitch.
3. Round 3:
   • Chain 1.
   • Crochet 20 front post double crochets; secure the flower further halfway.
   • Join with a slip stitch.
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4. Round 4:
   • Repeat Round 3 (20 front post double crochets).
5. Round 5:
   • Repeat Round 3 (20 front post double crochets).
6. Round 6 (Decreasing Round):
   • Chain 1.
   • (Decrease, then 3 stitches) repeat 4 times, ending with 16 stitches.
   • Join with a slip stitch, fasten off by chaining 3 and cutting the thread.
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7. Attach Eyes:
   • Place 4mm safety eyes without backing two rounds before the end.
   • Melt the backs to secure with a lighter (optional).
8. Create Mouth:
   • Use black yarn to stitch a smile between rounds where eyes are placed.

Pot:

1. Round 1:
   • Create a magic ring.
   • Crochet 8 single crochets.
   • Pull the thread to close.
2. Round 2:
   • Make 8 increases (2 single crochets in each stitch for 16 stitches total).
3. Round 3:
   • Work 16 single crochets in back loop only.
4. Round 4:
   • Regular round with 16 single crochets.
5. Join With Cactus Plant:
   • Slip stitch and chain 1; turn inside out as you work.
   • Work single crochets to join the pot with the plant's base, making 2 single crochets followed by an increase intermittently.
   • Stuff the plant before joining fully.

Finishing Touches:

• Blush: Use eyeshadow to add color to the cheeks.
• Key Ring: Attach a key ring if desired.

Final Steps:

• Hide and secure all loose threads.
• Tag your creations if sharing on social platforms using @creandoconmuza.

Enjoy creating your cute cactus crochet amigurumi! If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask.

@Creando Con Musa