https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/knitted-cactus-pincushion • Posted by Maria P.
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.
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.
You 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).
The 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.
Cast off and turn the inside out to knit the upper side, closing the space. Turn the inside out again and fill with polyester filling.
On the other hand, I have painted the fowerpot. It is not necessary, but I think it looks nicer.
As 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.
Sew the cactus to the base, fill the flowerpot with paper and place the cactus.