Add a splash of humor to your crochet projects with this cool cactus amigurumi wearing sunglasses. This quirky character is a fun decorative piece or playful gift for anyone who loves plants or summer vibes.
Crochet a Fun and Funky Cactus Toy
This cactus amigurumi is full of personality and a joy to make ideal for brightening up your space or gifting with a smile.
Skill level: Easy to Intermediate Finished size: Approximately 12–15 cm (5–6 inches) tall Yarn: DK or light worsted weight yarn in green, orange, brown, yellow, purple Hook size: 2.5 mm Materials:
Fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle
Stitch markers
Chenille wire or pipe cleaner (optional, to shape arms)
Plastic or crocheted sunglasses (included below)
Abbreviations (US terms):
MR – Magic Ring
SC – Single Crochet
INC – Increase (2 SC in one stitch)
DEC – Decrease (SC two stitches together)
CH – Chain
SL ST – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
Main Body (Green)
MR, 6 SC [6]
INC x6 [12]
(SC, INC) x6 [18]
(2 SC, INC) x6 [24] 5–20. SC around [24]
(2 SC, DEC) x6 [18]
(SC, DEC) x6 [12] Stuff firmly
DEC x6 [6] FO, close the hole and weave in the end.
Pot (Brown) – Work in rounds
Base:
MR, 6 SC [6]
INC x6 [12]
(SC, INC) x6 [18]
(2 SC, INC) x6 [24] FO base (optional) and continue to wall.
Pot Wall: Join yarn to base in BLO 5–8. SC around [24] 9. (3 SC, INC) x6 [30] 10–11. SC around [30] FO, leave long tail. Stuff lightly and sew cactus body into pot.
Arms (Make 2 – Green)
MR, 6 SC [6]
INC x6 [12] 3–10. SC around [12] Optional: Insert a pipe cleaner inside to make the arm bendable Stuff lightly
(2 SC, DEC) x3 [9]
SC around [9] FO and sew to sides of the cactus at slight angles.
Hat (Yellow and Orange)
Brim (Yellow):
MR, 6 SC [6]
INC x6 [12]
(SC, INC) x6 [18]
(2 SC, INC) x6 [24]
(3 SC, INC) x6 [30]
(4 SC, INC) x6 [36] FO and set aside.
Crown (Orange):
MR, 6 SC [6]
INC x6 [12]
(SC, INC) x6 [18] 4–6. SC around [18]
(SC, DEC) x6 [12] FO and sew to brim. Then sew the hat to the top of the cactus.
Sunglasses (Black and Orange or Embroidery Alternative)
Frame:
CH 12, join with SL ST to make ring
CH 3, SL ST to opposite side of ring (bridge)
CH 12, SL ST to make second ring
CH 10 for arms of glasses (optional), sew one to each outer side
If not using yarn: cut small sunglasses from felt or plastic and glue/sew onto face.
Assembly
Sew the cactus body into the pot.
Attach arms on each side, slightly raised.
Position and sew the hat slightly tilted to one side.
Attach sunglasses just above the middle of the cactus body.
