How to Crochet Cactus Egg Cosies
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You Will Need
* DK Yarn - Green and One Other Colour
* 4mm Crochet Hook
* Small Pom Pom Maker
* Yarn Needle
* Scissors
Pattern Notes
This pattern is written using UK crochet terms.
Abbreviations
Ch- chain
Dc- double crochet
Ss- slip stitch
Dc2tog- double crochet 2 stitches together
MC - magic circle
St(s) - Stitch(es)
Yarn Colours
Yarn A - Green
Yarn B - Chosen pom pom colour
How To Make
Cactus A
Body
Using 'Yarn A' and 4mm hook, ch11.
Row 1: 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc into each ch across, turn. (10dc)
Row 2: 1slst into each dc, turn
Row 3: 1ch, 1dc into each slst, turn.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until work fits around egg (approx. 28 rows).
Fold your work in half to make a tube and sew the top and bottom edges together. Using a running stitch, gather the top of the egg cosy and pull tightly to close.
Fasten off and secure.
Arm
Using 'Yarn A' and 4mm hook, ch11.
Work the same as the body until 12 rows have been worked.
Fold work in half with RS facing out and sew one short end together, then sew the top and bottom edges together.
Before securing, pull the thread a little to gather the seam. This creates the bend for the arm. Once you have the correct bend, secure thread.
Make a small pom pom using 'Yarn B' and attach to the top of the arm.
Using the image as a guide, sew the arm onto the body.
Sew in all ends.
Cactus B
Body
Using 'Yarn A' and 4mm hook, make a MC.
Round 1: ch1, 4dc into MC, place stitch marker at the end of the round.
Round 2: 2dc into each st around. (8dc)
Round 3: *2dc into st, 1dc* rep around. (12dc)
Round 4: *2dc into st, 2dc* rep around. (16dc)
Round 5: *2dc into st, 3dc* rep around. (20dc)
Round 6: *2dc into st, 4dc* rep around. (24dc)
Round 7 to 14: 1dc in each st around. (24dc)
Fasten off
Arm
Using 'Yarn A' and 4mm hook, ch4 and join into a ring using a slst.
Round 1: 2dc into each ch. (8dc)
Round 2: 2dc into st, 2dc, (2dc into st) x2, 2dc, 2dc into next st. (12dc)
Round 3: 2dc into st, 4dc, (2dc into st) x2, 6dc. (16dc)
Round 4: 1dc into each st (16dc)
Round 5: Dc2tog, 4dc, *dc2tog* x2, 4dc, dc2tog. (12dc)
Round 6: Dc2tog, 2dc, *dc2tog* x2, 2dc, dc2tog. (8dc)
Round 7: *dc2tog* rep around. (4dc)
Round 8: 2dc into each st around. (8dc)
Round 9: 1dc in each st around. (8dc)
Round 10: *dc2tog* rep around. (4dc)
Sew remaining stitches together to close the gap and fasten off. Sew arm onto the body using the photo as a guide.
Cactus C
Body
Follow instructions for Cactus A body.
With 'Yarn B' make a small pom pom and attach to the top of the body.
