Cool Cactus Square Crochet Pattern for Beginners

ByMelissa

Ready for a crochet project that’s cute, easy, and quick? Meet the Cactus Crochet Square Pattern! This charming design is fun, simple, and perfect for crocheters of all skill levels.

With adorable cactus shapes, you’ll enjoy stitching each cozy square. Use them as coasters, mug rugs, or combine them to make bigger projects like pillows or blankets. Grab your yarn, get comfy, and crochet something cheerful today! The free pattern is below.

Image of a cactus square crochet pattern with the text “cactus square free crochet pattern” and “lovable loops crochet designs”.

Beginner-friendly and stress-free

New to crochet or want an easy-going project? This cactus-inspired square is a fantastic choice! The pattern uses simple stitches that even beginners can quickly master.

With clear, step-by-step instructions, you’ll feel confident creating your cute cactus square in no time. Plus, the square is small and quick, making it perfect for anyone who wants instant crochet satisfaction without complicated steps.

Crochet has never been this easy—or this adorable!

Perfect handmade gifts

If you’re looking for a thoughtful handmade gift, these adorable crochet cactus squares are ideal! They’re quick and easy, so you can make several without stress.

Gift them individually as mug rugs paired with cute mugs and treats, or stitch a few squares together to create pillows, tote bags, or baby blankets.

Friends, family, teachers—everyone will love receiving something so cute and handmade from you!

Cactus square crochet pattern information

Materials needed

  • Crochet hook:  H-8 5 mm hook size
  • Yarn: worsted weight yarn in tan and green
  • Copy of the cactus graph
  • Yarn needle for weaving the yarn tails in

Skill level

Easy. This easy crochet pattern uses only basic crochet stitches.

Finished measurements

4″ wide by 4.5″ tall (10 cm by 11 cm)

Crochet terms

  • ch(s): chain(s)
  • st(s): stitch(es)
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • sc: single crochet stitch

Cactus square crochet pattern notes

  • The square is made in rows of single crochet stitches.
  • Make color changes following the graph or the written instructions.
  • Each square on the graph represents a single crochet stitch.
  • Read the graph from right to left ← on odd-numbered rows, and left to right → on even-numbered rows.
  • ← you are working on the “right side”
  • → you are working on the “wrong side”
  • You can carry the unused yarn color(s) or cut and rejoin as needed.

Color changes

  • To change colors, work the last yarn over of a stitch with the new color. This sets up your yarn for the next stitch in the new color.
  • Carry unused colors across the row by laying them over the stitches you’re working into, so you can pick them up as needed. This is known as tapestry crochet!

Cactus square crochet pattern instructions

Make the cactus square following the graph or the written instructions.

  • With tan yarn, chain 21, then single crochet into the 2nd ch from the hook and in each remaining chain. 
  • You have made row 1 and should have 20 single crochet stitches.

Graph

Download the cactus square graph.

Written instructions

← Row 1: tan x 20 
→ Row 2: tan x 8, green x 4, tan x 8 
← Row 3: tan x 8, green x 4, tan x 8 
→ Row 4: tan x 8, green x 4, tan x 8 
← Row 5: tan x 8, green x 4, tan x 8 
→ Row 6: tan x 8, green x 4, tan x 8 
← Row 7: tan x 8, green x 6, tan x 6 
→ Row 8: tan x 5, green x 7, tan x 8 
← Row 9: tan x 6, green x 6, tan x 1, green x 2, tan x 5 
→ Row 10: tan x 5, green x 2, tan x 1, green x 7, tan x 5 
← Row 11: tan x 5, green x 2, tan x 1, green x 4, tan x 1, green x 2, tan x 5 
→ Row 12: tan x 5, green x 2, tan x 1, green x 4, tan x 1, green x 2, tan x 5 
← Row 13: tan x 5, green x 2, tan x 1, green x 4, tan x 1, green x 2, tan x 5 
→ Row 14: tan x 5, green x 2, tan x 1, green x 4, tan x 1, green x 2, tan x 5 
← Row 15: tan x 5, green x 2, tan x 1, green x 4, tan x 8 
→ Row 16: tan x 8, green x 4, tan x 1, green x 2, tan x 5 
← Row 17: tan x 8, green x 4, tan x 8 
→ Row 18: tan x 8, green x 4, tan x 8 
← Row 19: tan x 9, green x 2, tan x 9 
→ Row 20: tan x 20

Finishing the cactus square crochet pattern

Fasten off and then weave in the yarn tails.

Image of a cactus square crochet pattern

More free crochet patterns!

You may also like these other crochet square patterns: bow, horse, flower, tulip, cat, heart, and monstera leaf

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