That’s a super cute crochet cactus keychain! 🌵💛
Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to make one like the ones in your photo:
🧶 Crochet Cactus Keychain Pattern
🪡 Skill Level: Beginner–Intermediate
🕒 Time: About 1–2 hours
🌿 Finished Size: About 6–8 cm tall (depending on yarn/hook size)
🧰 Materials
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Yarn | Green (for cactus), brown (for pot), yellow/pink/orange (for flower) |
| Hook | 2.5 mm or 3 mm crochet hook |
| Filling | Polyester fiberfill |
| Needle | Yarn/tapestry needle |
| Scissors | For cutting yarn |
| Keychain ring | With chain or jump ring |
| Optional | Small bead or white thread for flower center |
🪴 Abbreviations (US Terms)
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MR | Magic ring |
| ch | Chain |
| sc | Single crochet |
| inc | Increase (2 sc in same stitch) |
| dec | Decrease (sc 2 stitches together) |
| sl st | Slip stitch |
| BLO | Back loops only |
| FLO | Front loops only |
| st(s) | Stitch(es) |
🌵 Part 1: The Cactus Body
Using green yarn:
- R1: MR, 6 sc in ring (6)
- R2: inc in each st around (12)
- R3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
- R4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
- R5–R12: sc around in BLO (24 each round)
→ Working in BLO gives the cactus its “ridges.” - R13: (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
- R14: (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
→ Start stuffing firmly with fiberfill. - R15: dec around (6)
→ Fasten off, close the hole, and hide the yarn tail inside.
💡 Tip: You can lightly shape the cactus into a rounded dome by pressing the bottom flat with your fingers.
🪵 Part 2: The Pot
Using brown yarn:
- R1: MR, 6 sc in ring (6)
- R2: inc in each st (12)
- R3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
- R4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
- R5: sc in BLO around (24) — this creates the pot base edge.
- R6–R7: sc around normally (24 each round)
- R8: (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
- R9: (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
→ Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Stuff the pot lightly before sewing the cactus on top.
🌸 Part 3: The Flower
Using yellow, orange, or pink yarn:
- R1: MR, (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) × 5 petals into the ring.
- Pull tight to close. Fasten off, leaving a short tail.
- Optional: Sew a small white bead or stitch a white knot in the center.
🔗 Part 4: Assembly
- Sew the bottom of the cactus onto the top of the pot.
– Make sure the cactus is centered.
– Secure it tightly with several passes of yarn. - Sew or glue the flower on top of the cactus.
- Attach the keychain ring:
- Insert a small metal chain or jump ring through the top of the cactus (or sew a loop of yarn).
- Attach the keyring securely.
🌟 Optional Add-ons
- Embroider small white lines or “spikes” with embroidery floss for extra detail.
- Add a small tag or charm on the keychain for a personalized touch.
- Make different flower colors for variety!