Crochet an Amigurumi Potted Cactus

You don't need a green thumb to keep this cactus happy. Crochet a smiling cactus and its pot with amigurumi designer Vincent Green-Hite of Knot Bad. Vincent specializes in Amigurumi, which is the Japanes artform of crocheting or knitting dolls. In this class, learn Amigurumi basics such as making a magic circle, working in the round to create 3D shapes, increasing, decreasing, seaming, and stuffing. You'll also work in front loops, back loops, crochet tiny flowers, and use a latch technique for adding soft, yarny cactus needles that are friendly for all fingers. This project is a great way to practice lots of different crochet techniques, plus a potted cactus is the perfect gift for your favorite plant lovers. Learn how to:

• Crochet a cute potted cactus
• Make a magic ring
• Work single crochet and double crochet stitches
• Crochet in the round to make 3D shapes
• Increase
• Invisibly decrease
• Work in back loops only and front loops only
• Seam a toy together
• Stuff a toy smoothly
• Use a latch technique to add cactus needles