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A perfect project for beginners in double point needles
I love cactus and I love pincushions. I have a lot! So, finally I have knitted my own cactus. I hope you like it. It's a good project to learn to use double point needles.
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Step 1You can use the yarn and the needles you prefer. I have used the yarn called Éxito from Lanas Stop, which is suitable for needles size 4-5 (6-8), and double pointed needles size 4.5 (7).
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Step 2The first thing, of course, is to knit the cactus.
Cast on 27 stitches, distributed into three needles, leaving a approximately 20 cm of thread. The pattern is: 1 knit, 2 purl. As many rounds as the length we want for the cactus. My cactus measures 5.3'' and I have knitted 34 rounds.
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Step 3Cast off and turn the inside out to knit the upper side, closing the space. Turn the inside out again and fill with polyester filling.
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Step 4On the other hand, I have painted the fowerpot. It is not necessary, but I think it looks nicer.
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Step 5As base of the cactus I have drawn a circle in brown fabric that fits into the flowerpot and have filled it with the polyester filling.
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Step 6Sew the cactus to the base, fill the flowerpot with paper and place the cactus.
