Catcus = Cat + Cactus Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

With this crochet pattern you can create cute catcus! Catcus is a creative combination of a cat and a cactus!

Catcus can be a great gift for a cactus and cat lover.

The toy can stand on its own with the help of the tail or using the base.

Skill level: intermediate.

Please, note that this pattern does not include the lessons of crocheting. You must have previous knowledge of crochet techniques and know-how to make stitches mentioned in the section on Abbreviation.

Abbreviations (US terms):
MR – magic ring
st – stitch
sl.st. – slip stitch
ch – chain
t-ch – turning chain
FPDC – front post double crochet
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
inc – increase – two single crochet in one stitch
dec – decrease – two single crochet together (invisible decrease or as usual)
FLO – front loops only
BLO – back loops only
rnd(s) – round(s)

The pattern consists of 7 pages of detailed step-by-step instructions how to make in the PDF format and has 35 photos and 9 videos (without sound, links within the pattern) to help you by working.

The pattern includes a description of a pot and flower.

The finished product using the materials described in this pattern is ~ 5 inches/13 cm tall.

The required materials and tools:
• DK weight yarn of any green or different colors
I used yarn YarnArt Jeans (55% cotton, 45% acrylic, 160 m/50g):
• green (No. 69) for a body, paws, and ears
• a piece of white yarn for whites of the eyes
• DK weight yarn of brown and dark brown colors for a pot
• DK weight yarn of pink color for a flower
• Black Iris or any thin cotton yarn for a design
• Safety eyes or eye beads D=8 mm
• 2mm, 2.25mm, or different crochet hook matches your yarn
• Tapestry needle, scissors
• Stuffing material

You can use any desired yarn of the same weight and length.