Certainly! Here’s a free crochet pattern for an adjustable cactus cozy that can fit small pots of various sizes. This adorable crochet cactus cozy will add a touch of greenery to your home decor without the need for actual plants.

Materials Needed:

  1. Green worsted weight yarn for the cactus.
  2. Brown worsted weight yarn for the pot.
  3. Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn (usually a size recommended on the yarn label).
  4. Yarn needle for weaving in ends.
  5. Scissors.
  6. Small pot or container for sizing.

Abbreviations:

  • Ch: Chain
  • Sl st: Slip stitch
  • Sc: Single crochet
  • Hdc: Half double crochet
  • Dc: Double crochet
  • St(s): Stitch(es)

Instructions:

Cactus:

  1. Start with green yarn.
  2. Create a magic ring (or ch 4 and join with a sl st to form a ring).
  3. Round 1: Ch 1, work 6 sc into the ring. Pull the ring tight. (6 sc)
  4. Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sc)
  5. Round 3: 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st – repeat around. (18 sc)
  6. Rounds 4-5: 1 sc in each st around. (18 sc in each round)
  7. Round 6: 1 sc in the next st, sc2tog (decrease by working 2 sc together) – repeat around. (12 sc)
  8. Begin stuffing the cactus lightly.
  9. Round 7: Sc2tog around. (6 sc)
  10. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Pot:

  1. Start with brown yarn.
  2. Create a magic ring (or ch 4 and join with a sl st to form a ring).
  3. Round 1: Ch 1, work 6 sc into the ring. Pull the ring tight. (6 sc)
  4. Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sc)
  5. Round 3: 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st – repeat around. (18 sc)
  6. Round 4: 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st – repeat around. (24 sc)
  7. Rounds 5-8: 1 sc in each st around. (24 sc in each round)
  8. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

  1. Sew the cactus onto the center of the pot using the long green yarn tail.
  2. Weave in any remaining ends.
  3. Place your small pot or container inside the cozy to adjust the fit.

Now you have an adorable crochet cactus cozy that’s adjustable to fit various small pots or containers. It makes for a charming and low-maintenance addition to your home decor. Enjoy your crochet project.