Crochet Potted Cactus & Succulent Pattern (3 Easy Desk Plants!)

By Emma Collins • Original URL: https://crochetwithemma.com/amigurumi-potted-cactus-succulent-pattern/

Crochet adorable zero-watering ribbed cacti and rosette succulents nestled inside mini terracotta pots — perfect for sunny desks!

Materials & Tools

• 25 yds Forest or Lime Green worsted yarn
• 18 yds Espresso Brown yarn (soil plug)
• 8 yds Sunny Yellow + Coral Orange yarn (top blossom)
• Mini 2.5"–3" terracotta clay pot + fiberfill stuffing
• 4.0 mm (US G-6) crochet hook
• Tapestry needle & scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms)

BLO – back loop only | sc – single crochet | hdc – half double crochet | inc – 2 sc in same st

Pattern Instructions

1. Soil Plug (Brown): Work standard amigurumi circle from 6 sc in MR up to 36 sts (Rnds 1–6), then work 4 even rounds of 36 sc. Stuff firmly.
2. Ribbed Cactus Body (Green): Ch 21. Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and across (20 hdc). Ch 1, turn. Rows 2–24: Hdc in BLO across (20). Fold and sl st Row 24 to foundation edge; weave needle through top row edges, pull tight to gather dome, stuff firmly, and sew centered onto Soil Plug.
3. Top Blossom: In MR with Yellow, work 8 sc; join Coral and work *(sc, 3 dc, sc) in next st* around for 8 petals. Sew to top of cactus!

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