Stone cactus (Lithops)

Stone cacti (Lithops sp.) are basically two leaves, joined to each other and full of water, with a small fissure where the flowers grow from. They accumulate so much water that they can survive up to half a year without any, and they resemble stones to avoid predators. The tops of the leaves of garden variants range in color from grey-green to pinks and dark reds, like my sample. This cute amigurumi cactus really can pass for a real stone cactus, but you won´t even need to water it twice a year. Fast and easy to crochet, this cactus will bring joy to your home or office, especially if you combine it with any of my other cacti! Want to try my patterns first? Download my [Snowman Cactus](https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/snowman-cactus) for free! The PDF includes step-by-step written instructions, visual references and photo-tutorials to help you, and it is available in English and Spanish. **Sewing needed:** None. **Level:** intermediate. You need to be familiar with the basic stitches used in amigurumi (chains, slip stitch, single crochet (US)/double crochet (UK), half double crochet (US)/half treble crochet (UK), double crochet (US)/ treble crochet (UK), increases, invisible decreases, to work in the front, back and third loops, to make front and back post stitches, and to join two pieces together with crochet stitches). There are photo-tutorials to learn how to do invisible decreases, front and back post stitches, and how to work in the front, back and third loops, with both right- and left-handed versions, if you need them. **Yarn and hooks:** You can use any yarn weight you prefer; you only have to choose a suitable hook so you can crochet tight enough for the stuffing not to show. Feel free to contact me here or on Instagram if you have any feedback or questions! This pattern and its contents are only for personal use; please do not copy, edit, redistribute or sell this pattern. You are welcome to make and sell items using my pattern, as long as you don’t post the pattern anywhere and use your own photos to sell them. Please mention me as the designer when posting online or selling finished items. Thank you!