Crochet Cactus Patterns: 5 Free Designs

These five free cactus patterns cover several directions: potted amigurumi, a barrel cactus, classic plant forms, and a granny-square motif. Each link leads to the original designer’s complete instructions.

1. Cactus Amigurumi by StringyDingDing

StringyDingDing’s easy cactus amigurumi stands about 10.5 inches tall and combines a stuffed pot, main cactus, and separate arms. It has an embroidered face, while the source includes flower detail and assembly steps for a potted display. Open the pattern.

2. Cactus Amigurumi by Loops & Love Crochet

Loops & Love Crochet’s potted cactus amigurumi measures about seven inches tall and pairs a stuffed cactus with a colorwork pot made using tapestry crochet. The free pattern includes a flower and a separate saucer-style base for a detailed plant plush. Open the pattern.

3. Crochet Cactus by Virkadia

Virkadia’s Barrel Cactus Cutie is an intermediate amigurumi designed around a rounded, ribbed cactus shape. The source offers optional color changes for vertical ridges plus flower and pot instructions, making it a compact decorative cactus. Open the pattern.

4. Lily Sugar’n Cream Crochet Cacti by Yarnspirations

Yarnspirations’ Lily Sugar’n Cream project includes both prickly-pear and classic cactus forms sized to sit in terracotta pots. The cotton-yarn design includes flowers and pot-ready bases for a coordinated collection of decorative plants for a shelf display. Open the pattern.

5. Crochet Cactus Granny Square by Raffamusa Designs

Raffamusa Designs’ cactus granny square places a potted cactus inside a square frame, with arms, flowers, and embroidered cheeks. It combines applique-style cactus details with granny-square construction, so the motif can be joined into blankets, bags, cushions, or other projects. Open the pattern.