How to Crochet Cactus Keychain for Beginners

Learn how to crochet a cute little amigurumi cactus keychain with a step-by-step tutorial by Crimson Wool perfect for personalizing your bags. The tutor considers this project beginner-friendly with special features including safety eyes and blushes. This cactus amigurumi is very low-sew and uses a basic crochet pattern.

In the tutorial, she introduces bobby pins as stitch markers and gives many other tips. You can complete this cactus keychain within half an hour and crochet as many for craft selling in an evening.

You will find the complete video guide at the end of this post for both beginners and experts plus more details about the project also.

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Skill Level: To crochet this cactus keychain you should be just comfortable with the basic amigurumi skills like the single crochet, increase, decrease and slip stitches. Also, make sure you know how to seamlessly join the cactus leaf to the amigurumi cactus.

Guide Span: 36 Minutes

Persoanlization Tips: You can start by choosing different colors of yarn for the cactus – perhaps bright neon greens or even pastel shades for a whimsical look. Adding tiny flowers or other small crocheted embellishments can give your cactus more character.

Crochet Cactus Keychain Tutorial

This video tutorial below teaches the fundamentals of amigurumi with a beginner-friendly cactus project. The tutorial covers key techniques such as the magic circle, increasing and decreasing stitches, working in the round, adding safety eyes, and assembly.

Creating the Magic Circle and Base Round: Start with a magic circle and six single crochets inside the ring. Pull the yarn tail to close the circle.
Increasing to Form the Cactus Body: Then keep increasing and getting the stitches up to 18.
For the following nine rounds, work single crochets without increases to build height.
Adding Safety Eyes: Position the safety eyes between rows 9 and 10, leaving a three-stitch gap between them. Attach safety backs to secure the eyes, adding a touch of cuteness to the cactus.
Stuffing the Cactus Body: Gradually add stuffing, pressing it evenly between rounds, and avoid overstuffing to keep the cactus well-shaped.
Decreasing to Close the Top: Begin decreasing with rounds alternating between one single crochet and a decrease, then progress to a round of only decreases. Continue decreasing until six stitches remain, then cut the yarn, leaving a tail for closing.
Sewing and Final Touches: Use the yarn tail to sew the top closed. Attach the arms and any other details securely with a needle. Add blush or paint details for extra personality. Optionally, attach a keychain ring. Also crochet a small leaf and attach using the yarn needle.

Sarah emphasizes the importance of using a smaller crochet hook than recommended for your yarn to ensure a tight stitch. This project not only helps enhance your crochet skills but also results in an adorable, practical accessory.

Supplies Needed

Following are the supplies recommended by teh tutor to crochet this mini cactus keychain:

Yarn: 4-ply yarn (e.g., Caron One Pound in Limeade)
Hook: 4 mm crochet hook (smaller than the recommended size for tighter stitches)
Safety Eyes: 5 mm for a cute appearance
Stitch Marker: Bobby pins or small markers to track rounds
Stuffing: Polyfill or any soft filling material
Needle and Scissors