Knit Cactus

I've created my very first pattern! Don't get too excited, it's really nothing fancy. But, I've been on the prowl for a cute little knit cactus pattern and have been unable to find one that doesn't require buying a whole book. I didn't feel like doing that for one little cactus. So, I got to crafting. Here's what I ended up with:

Isn't it cute? You can make one too! I'm planning on making some more of these...if I come up with anything exciting, I'll be sure to share!

Materials, Needles, and Finishing Bits:

Lily Sugar 'n Cream 100% Cotton yarn; Worsted; Dark Pine

US 5 double-pointed needles

yarn needle

Flower-shaped Brads (found in the paper-crafting section of your local crafty store)

Polyfill

1 1/2" terra cota flower pot

Cardboard

Hot glue

Pattern:

CO 18 sts, divide evenly on 3 dpns.

Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist stitches.

Work in P2, K1 ribbing until piece measures 2".

*P2tog, K1* 6 times (1 round).

*P1, K1* 6 times (1 round).

*K2tog* 6 times (1 round).

Finishing:

Cut a short length of yarn and thread through remaining 6 stitches. Pull tight and thread through to the inside. Tuck loose ends of yarn into the cactus shape.

Choose a flower-shaped brad and insert near the top of your cactus. Stuff with polyfill.

Cut a small circle of cardboard that covers the base of your cactus and rests about half-way down your flower pot. Hot glue the base of the stuffed cactus to the cardboard round.

Place a bit of stuffing in the bottom of the flower pot. Hot glue the cardboard round into the flower pot.

Enjoy!

I feel like I need to put some statement in here asking you to please not distribute this pattern as your own or sell it for profit. Thanks.