10 Cute Cactus Knitting Patterns
I don’t know about you, but since we’ve been spending so much time in the house, my collection of indoor plants had grown tremendously.
I love having tiny green friends to take care of! Succulents and cacti are on the top of my list because they can withstand my lack of a green thumb.
And, since I like to bring knitting into just about everything I do, I though, why not knit up some cacti?
I’ve rounded up 10 fun cactus projects for knitters of all skill levels.
This post features cactus motif sweaters, hats, pillows, pen cup, dishcloth, cowl, socks, and even some knitted cacti that look so real, they will fool all the living plants in your home.
There are even some FREE knitting patterns in this succulent lineup. They are patterns #5, 7, 8, and 10.
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#1. Cacti Crop Pullover Knitting Pattern
Plants make people happy and I’m willing to bet so do sweaters that feature plants! My obsession with house plants inspired this new cropped sweater pattern. The Cacti Crop is a top down tee worked in the round which features a sampling of cute little cacti color work motifs!
This cute crop is perfect for layering over dresses and jumpsuits and for wearing in the warmer months.
Uses fingering weight yarn
Designed by Annie Lupton
Get Cacti Crop Pullover Knitting Pattern on Ravelry
Get Ewe Ewe Fluffy Fingering Yarn for this project
#2. Cactus Pillow and Pen Holder Knitting Pattern
Meet the Cactus Cushion and Pen Pot knitting pattern.
Recycle empty jam jars to make a pen pot or storage for your hooks and needles. Both the cushion/pillow and pot cover are knitted in the round in seed stitch and decorated with pink pompom flowers.
They are a perfect addition to a tween bedroom and study space!
Uses bulky weight yarn
Designed by Amanda Berry
Get Cactus Pillow and Pen Holder Knitting Pattern on Ravelry
Get Ewe Ewe Baa Baa Bulky Yarn for this project
#3. Prickly Hat Knitting Pattern
Do cacti really prickle your fancy?
Make the cutest cactus hat on the range with this fun choose-your-own garden pattern. Each plant has its own little chart so every hat can be as different as your succulent collection!
This pattern is sized to fit the smallest seedling to the biggest grand-daddy saguaro in your patch.
Sizes: Baby (Child, Adult Small, Adult Large)
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Amber Darling
Get Ewe Ewe Wooly Worsted Yarn for this project
#4. Cactus Cushion Cover Knitting Pattern
Decorate your space with a cactus that won’t poke you!
This pillow/cushion cover features a large cactus in the center potted in a bright pink pot. It’s an intarsia knitting project suitable for advanced beginners ready to take the plunge into color work knitting.
Uses aran weight yarn
Designed by Sian Brown
Get Cactus Cushion Cover Knitting Pattern on Ravelry
Get Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Yarn for this project
#5. Cactus Square Free Knitting Pattern
Pattern for a Cactus square. Great as a dishcloth, washcloth or with other squares to form a blanket or afghan. There are lots more free knitted square patterns available on my website.
Both chart and written pattern are included and are very easy - just knit and purl stitches.
Of course you can use any plain yarn with the manufacturers recommended needle size, but if it is a different weight yarn it will change the size of the square. Light, plain colored yarns show up the image best.
Uses DK or worsted weight yarn
Designed by Daisy and Storm
Get Knit Picks Comfy Worsted Yarn for this project
#6. Rattlesnake Tee Knitting Pattern
The Rattlesnake sweater is largely inspired by this creepy but beautiful creature. The neckline is dotted with a series of cluster stitches, reminiscent of the snake’s rattle, but the colorwork at the bottom of the yoke also features rattle patterns. The diamond shapes that widen into the yoke were designed from the patterns of the eastern diamondback rattlesnake. However, the main theme of the sweater is the desert.
Rattlesnake features a top-down seamless construction with a somewhat slouchy fit. Optional waist shaping is included. With a colorwork yoke and DK weight yarn, the tee is warm and suitable year-round, but it might be best to wear at night during the hot summer months.
Uses DK weight yarn
Designed by Jamie Hoffman
Get Knit Picks Swish DK Yarn for this project
#7. Poke Me Cactus Free Knitting Pattern
Three cacti knitting projects that look just like the real thing but NO watering required!
Each cactus features a unique stitch pattern including garter stitch, seed stitch, and brioche rib. Once you finish your cactus, place it in a terra cotta pot and it’s ready for any corner of your home - no sunlight needed, either.
Uses DK weight yarn
Created by DROPS design
Get Knit Picks Swish DK Yarn for this project
#8. No Internet Cowl Free Knitting Pattern
This simply adorable cowl features rows of Saguaro cacti and stomping T-rex.
It’s knitted in the round with ribbed edges to keep the cowl from rolling and uses stranded color work to create the whimsical design.
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Laurence Vagner
Get No Internet Cowl Free Knitting Pattern on Ravelry
Get Malabrigo Rios Yarn for this project
#9. Cactus Socks Knitting Pattern
This is the perfect project for summer holidays! As fun to knit as to wear, these socks are knitted from the cuff down with a traditional heel flap and gusset construction.
There’s a simple colorwork pattern on the leg and texture on the front of the foot. The pattern is written to be knit in the round with the magic loop technique.
Uses fingering weight yarn
Created by Tricot Design MCL
Get Cactus Socks Knitting Pattern on Ravelry
Get Knit Picks Hawthorne Speckle Yarn and Hawthorne Kettle Dyed Yarn for this project
#10. Cuddly Cactus Hat Free Knitting Pattern
This Cuddly Cactus Hat Knitting Pattern is soft and cuddly, not sharp and spiky. And this pattern will knit up to be just about the most adorable cactus you’ve ever seen!
This fun pattern includes photo instructions for making the “spikes” and the pretty blooming cactus flower as well as the basic cactus hat. It’s a fun knitting pattern and will make a fabulous baby shower gift!
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Little Red Window
Get Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Yarn for this project
