Crochet Pattern

Pretty Cactus
Cat

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Before you start, you should carefully read what you need to know
and the tools to prepare.

Materials Abbreviations
1. Yarn: Bulky / Category 5 MR: Magic Ring
2. Color: Light Green, Dark Green, st(s): Stitch(es)
Light yellow, Pink and Dark sl st: Slip stitch
Pink ch: Chain
3. 4.0 mm (G/6) Hook SC: Single crochet
4. Stitch marker INC: Increase
5. Sewing needle DEC: Decrease
6. Scissors HDC: Half double crochet
7. Fiberfill DC: Double Crochet
8. Plastic safety eyes (14x10mm)
9. Wire

NOTE
You need to prepare 1 skein of each color.
The pattern is written using crochet terminology common in the
US.
It is recommended to use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch
of each round to avoid getting lost.
The size of the finished piece may vary based on the yarn used
and the tension of your stitches. The size is about 18 x15 cm~
7.1 x 5.9 inches
This pattern is intended for personal use only. Distribution or
sharing of the pattern on social media or other platforms is
prohibited.
 IMPORTANT NOTE BEFORE STARTING TO CROCHET

End the row by slip stitching.

Most of my patterns use the 'end the row with slip stitch' technique. I feel
it makes the stitches more aligned and prevents the finished piece from
skewing to one side. Of course, you can also use the spiral technique, but
the feet or arms might end up in the wrong position.
I feel that some crocheters may not be familiar with the correct operation
of the finishing part, so please pay more attention to this section.
for the end the row :
1. To ensure proper end-of-row placement, you should use a stitch
marker to mark your first crochet stitch.
2. After that, thread the needle through --> take the yarn and pull it
through to execute the slip stitch. (images 2, 3, 4) After that, gently
pull to tighten it a bit.
3. Yarn over and thread it through again to make a chain stitch, and then
make the first crochet stitch again where you slipped into to finish the
row. (images 5~11)
Here are some notes after finishing a row: chain 1 for SC and HDC, chain 2 for DC, chain 3
for TR or TRC.

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

9 10 11
 LEGS
the first pair of legs: Make 2 legs
Use Light Green yarn
Row 1: 6SC in a MR (6)
Row 2: 2INC, 2HDC-INC, 2INC (12)
Row 3: 3SC, 3DEC, 3SC (9)
Row 4-5: 9SC (9) 2 rows total *Stuffing*
Fasten off the first leg. Leave the yarn attached for the second leg.
Row 6: Continue with the yarn of the second leg: 3SC in the second
leg, chain 3, 1SC in the 7th stitch of the first leg, 8SC, 3SC in the
chain between 2 legs, 6SC in the second leg (21)
Please watch the instructional video: Click here
Row 7: 3SC in second leg, 3SC between 2 legs, 9SC in first leg, 3SC
between 2 legs, 6SC in second leg (24)
Repeat for the second pair of legs:
Follow the same instructions but do not fasten off after Row 7 for
the second pair.
 BODY

Use Light Green yarn.

We will continue crocheting from the second pair of legs upwards.
-Belly:
Row 1-7: 9SC, chain 1, and turn (9) 7 rows total
Please watch the instructional video: Click here
Row 8: Join the first pair of legs and crochet together. Begin crochet
in the 13th stitch of the first pair of legs: 9SC (9)
Please watch the instructional video: Click here
-Body:
Row 9: Start the new row from the 22nd stitch of the first pair of
legs (use a stitch marker if needed): 15SC in the first pair of legs,
8SC in the belly, 15SC in the second pair of legs, 8SC in the belly (46)
Please watch the instructional video: Click here
Row 10-12: 46SC (46) 3 rows total

9SC

8SC
15SC
 BODY (cont.)

8SC
15SC

Row 13: 6SC, DEC, 38SC (45)

Row 14: (7SC, DEC) 5 times (40)
Row 15: (3SC, DEC) 4 times (mark the last decrease), chain 4, skip 16
stitches, 4SC (20)
Please watch the instructional video: Click here
The body will now split into two sections. Start with Part A:
Part A: Consists of 24 stitches (20 SC from the body + 4 SC from the
chain).
Row 16: (2SC, DEC) 6 times (18)
Row 17: (SC, DEC) 6 times (12) *Stuffing*
Row 18: 6DEC (6)
Fasten off and use a yarn needle to close the remaining hole.

Part B Part A

Part B: Start crocheting at the marked point on

Row 15 of the body. Part B will have 22 stitches (18 15th sticth

stitches from the body and 4 stitches from the

chain).
Please watch the instructional video: Click here
Row 1: 22SC (22)
Row 2: (SC, DEC) 7 times, SC (15)
Row 3: (3SC, DEC) 3 times (12)
Row 4-7: 12SC (12) 4 rows total *Stuffing*
Row 8: 6DEC (6)
 BODY
Fasten off and use a yarn needle to close the remaining hole. Leave a
long tail for sewing.

HEAD
Use Light Green yarn.
Row 1: 8SC in a MR (8)
Row 2: 8INC (16)
Row 3: (SC, INC) 8 times (24)
Row 4: (2SC, INC) 8 times (32)
Row 5: 32SC (32)
Row 6: (7SC, INC) 4 times (36)
Row 7-11: 36SC (36) 5 rows total
Attach the eyes between R10-11, 6sts between them.
Row 12: 8SC, 4INC, 12SC, 4INC, 8SC (44)
Row 13: 44SC (44)
Row 14: 8SC, 4DEC, 12SC, 4DEC, 8SC (36)
Row 15: (2SC, DEC) 9 times (27) *Stuffing*
Row 16: (SC, DEC) 9 times (18)
Row 17: (4SC, DEC) 3 times (15)
*Do NOT stuff here*
Row 18-22: 15SC (15) 5 rows total
Row 23: 7DEC, SC (8)
 HEAD (cont.)
Fasten off and use a yarn needle to close the remaining hole. Leave a
long tail for sewing.
Push Rows 18-23 inward into the head, and use the needle to pull the
leftover yarn through to the center of the top of the head.
Pleae watch the instructional video: Click here

Use dark green yarn to embroider a triangle-

shaped nose between Rows 10-11, centered
between the eyes. Embroider a straight line below
the nose to form the mouth, as shown in the
image.
Create the eye sockets:
Thread a piece of yarn from the neck through point A to C, and from
point B to D, then back down to the neck. Pull the yarn tight and tie a
knot to create the eye sockets. Hide the excess yarn inside the head.

A B A B C C
D
 HEAD (cont.)

Use light yellow yarn to embroider two short lines on each cheek
to create the cat's whiskers. Each whisker should be
approximately 2 stitches long, located on Rows 11-12, and
positioned 2 stitches away from the eyes.
Use light yellow yarn to embroider small straight lines to form
the cactus spines.

EARS X2
Begin with Light Green. When the text is bold and underlined,
switch to Pink yarn.
Row 1: 6SC in a MR (6)
Row 2: SC, INC, SC, INC, SC, INC (9)
Row 3: 2SC, INC, 2SC, INC, 2SC, INC (12)
Row 4: 3SC, INC, 3SC, INC, 3SC, INC (15)
Cut the yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.
 TAIL

Use Light Green

Row 1: 6SC in a MR (6)
Row 2: 6INC (12)
Row 3-4: 12SC (12) 2 rows total
Row 5: (SC, DEC) 4 times (8)
Row 6-14: 8SC (8) 9 rows total
Fold a piece of wire in half and insert it into the tail to create a
curved shape. Position the wire securely inside, then stuff the tail
firmly with fiberfill to hold the shape.
Cut the yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.
Crochet Two Small Cactus Branches:
Row 1: 5SC in a MR (5)
Row 2-3: 5SC (5) 2 rows total
Cut the yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.

Sew the two cactus branches onto opposite sides of the tail: Attach
one branch at Rows 4-5, and the second branch at Rows 5-6. Ensure
the branches are positioned directly opposite each other.
 FLOWERS

Larger flower:
Begin with Yellow yarn.
Row 1: 5SC in a MR (5)
Change to Dark Pink yarn
Row 2: (Chain 2, HDC-INC, chain 2 and SLST same st) 5 times
Cut the yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.
Smaller flower:
Begin with Yellow yarn.
Row 1: 5SC in a MR (5)
Change to Pink yarn
Row 2: (Chain 2, HDC, chain 2 and SLST same st) 5 times
Cut the yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.

ASSEMBLY

Use light yellow yarn to embroider small straight lines along the tail
to create cactus spines, and a small flower on Row 1 of the tail.

Sew the ears onto the head, between rows 3 and 7.

 ASSEMBLY (cont.)

Sew the tail onto the body between rows

13 and 16 (counting from the legs upward)
on the back of the body.

Secure the head to the body:

Use a yarn needle to thread yarn from the body through the
opening at the bottom of the head and up to the top of the head.
Pull the yarn tightly to secure the head, allowing it to rotate.
Tie a knot, cut the excess yarn, and hide it inside the head.
 ASSEMBLY (cont.)

Sew the larger flower onto the top of the cat’s head.

Use light yellow yarn to embroider short lines on the body to create
the appearance of cactus spines.
 Congratulations!
You have finished your crocheted project!
Take a moment to admire and enjoy the beauty of your creation.
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