Cactus Tapestry by Jessica Fishman

Cactus Tapestry

Crochet
November 2020
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in single crochet
5.0 mm (H)
150 - 200 yards (137 - 183 m)
US
English
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Calling all plant lovers! This fun Wall tapestry is a perfect gift for any plant person. The popcorn stitches give the cactus it’s prickly appearance and the brightly colored pot and tassels make this really fun to look at! It is considered an advanced beginner pattern since there are a lot of different stitches and techniques used throughout.

Yarn:
Red Heart Super Saver, medium weight #4 yarn (100% acrylic; 364 yards/ 333m per 7 oz/198 g skein)

Soft White (W) - 74 yards
Guava (Gu) - 82 yards
Turquoise (T) - 20 yards
Yellow (Y) - scrap yarn

Hook & Other Materials:
US size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle (aka tapestry needle)
Scissors
Wooden dowel/stick for hanging purposes (16 inches)

Sizes/Finished Measurements:
12.5 inches wide X 14.5 inches tall (including tassels not hanging string)

Gauge:
Sc 14 sts x 16 rows = 4” / 10 cm
PC 6 sts x 12 rows = 4” / 10 cm

Adjust hook size as necessary to achieve gauge