Barrel Cactus Cutie

Growing from this free crochet cactus amigurumi pattern are all the warm wonders of sunny summertime—heat blazing down from a cloudless sky, critters scurrying across the scorching sand, and colorful cacti standing bright and tenacious against the bleached background of a dry desert. While you soak in the rays alongside some leafy greenery, there’s no better way to celebrate the sunniest season than with this free crochet cactus amigurumi pattern! **Pattern Information:** This free crochet cactus amigurumi pattern has a difficulty rating of **intermediate**. The finished dimensions are **5.5 inches (height) by 3.25 inches (width) by 3.25 inches (depth)**.∗ You may also make your pieces larger or smaller by increasing or decreasing your yarn weight and/or hook size, respectively. ∗Finished dimensions are calculated from a model using medium weight yarn, a size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook, the YU/YO method and the following gauge: **18 sc x 21 rows = 4 inches**. **Supplies**: * Size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook * Medium (4) weight yarn in 8 colors: * Yarn A – dark green (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Medium Thyme) * Yarn B – medium green (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Tea Leaf) * Yarn C – yellow (example uses Caron One Pound: Sun Yellow) * Yarn D – medium pink (example uses Big Twist Value: Bubblegum) * Yarn E – light pink (example uses Big Twist Value: Medium Rose) * Yarn F – brown (example uses Loops & Threads Soft Classic: Mocha) * Yarn G – blue (example uses Big Twist Value: Denim Blue) * Yarn H – beige (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Buff) * 10mm black safety eyes (x2) * Black embroidery floss * Pink embroidery floss or pink yarn (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Perfect Pink) * Polyester fiberfill * Yarn needle * Scissors * Stitch markers **Alternate Yarn Supplies:** Color Variation 2 (as seen on the left in cover photo): * Medium (4) weight yarn in 6 colors: * Yarn A – dark green (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Medium Thyme) * Yarn C – yellow (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Saffron) * Yarn D – red (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Hot Red) * Yarn E – orange (example uses Big Twist Value: Varsity Orange) * Yarn F – brown (example uses Loops & Threads Soft Classic: Mocha) * Yarn G – orange (example uses Caron One Pound: Faded Brick) * Pink embroidery floss or pink yarn (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Baby Pink) **Terminology:** This free crochet cactus amigurumi pattern uses English (US) terminology: * st (sts) = stitch (stitches) * ch = chain stitch * sl st = slip stitch * sc = single crochet * sc2tog = single crochet 2 together (over the span of 2 stitches), also known as a decrease * hdc = half double crochet * FPdc = front post double crochet * FLO = front loop only * BLO = back loop only * prev = previous Please note that this pattern is written so that each crochet stitch abbreviation is attached to a number, such as 1sc, 2sc, etc. This number denotes how many of that stitch is to be worked into the same stitch. **Follow us for more crochet content and amigurumi adventures!** https://virkadia.com/ | Blog https://virkadia.etsy.com | Etsy https://www.instagram.com/virkadia | Instagram https://www.pinterest.com/virkadia | Pinterest https://www.facebook.com/virkadia | Facebook https://www.tiktok.com/@virkadia | TikTok **Thank you for all of your support!**