Drought-Proof Crochet Cactus by Assunta Cicalese

Drought-Proof Crochet Cactus

Crochet
July 2016
Red worsted weight
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Wool in color: 802 Green Apple
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
2fphdc, 2bphdc
4.0 mm (G)
150 - 200 yards (137 - 183 m)
1 size
US
English
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At last, a plant you can’t kill by forgetting to water it! This adorable cactus is simple to make and fun to customize with a container of your choice. Here are the materials you will need:

Materials
Yarn for cactus:
• Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Wool in color: 802 Green Apple
Or equivalent green worsted weight.
• Small amount of red worsted weight for flower
For container:
• A pot or planting container of your choice I used a 5 ½’’ square glass dish
• A piece of green florist’s foam that will fit into the bottom of your container and end about ¼ to ½ inch from the top. You can always get a slightly larger piece of foam and cut it down to size with any craft knife.
• Craft wire, approximately 20 gauge
• Decorative gravel or other craft store potting material (artificial moss of similar)
• If your container is clear like mine, you may want a small piece of brown or green felt to place in the bottom to hide the foam.
Hook: Size G