Some people don't like to crochet items that are purely decorative. While arguably a plant, even a crochet one, can add a lot of beauty to your life, if you're a minimalist then it might not be for you. You might be thinking, "it's nice, but what can I do with it?" If that's the case, then this crochet pincushion shaped like a cactus is for you.
When it's not filled with pins, it looks just like a regular, simple crochet cactus. Add different types of pins and you can create entirely different looks (think: thorns and flowers). It's functional as well as adorable. Set one on your sewing table or craft desk.

Flowering Prickly Pear Cactus Free Crochet Pattern
If you've never lived in the desert, then you might not realize just how colorful it gets during the springtime. Many cacti have beautiful flowers in bright red, yellow, and white colors. The prickly pear has a flower that brings a fruit which can be used to make jam. It's both beautiful

Sally the Crochet Cactus Pattern
Maybe you don't just want a cactus that truly looks like a regular houseplant. Perhaps instead you want to crochet something with more character. Enter Sally the Cactus. Sally is a really simple crochet cactus pattern that comes alive thanks to the addition of cute eyes and blushing cheeks. Of

Crochet Cactus Coasters Free Pattern
While most of the crochet cactus patterns on this list are amigurumi-style, this one has a different approach. It's a set of crochet coasters, so the cactus is really just a green circle crochet in the round and decorated with white embroidery stitches for thorns. However, you'll then add

Three Tiny Crochet Cactus Patterns (All Free)
The next three crochet cactus patterns in this round up might look a little familiar. After all, these are the same three cacti that we saw above-an armless young saguaro, a prickly pear, and a barrel cactus. However, the crochet patterns are completely different. These crochet patterns are tiny.

Tomato and Strawberry Pincushion Free Pattern
Want to crochet a fruit that is a little bit different? How about a tomato? And better yet, how about a tomato and strawberry in the same pattern? That's exactly what you will find in this free pincushion crochet pattern by Karabouts.
