Cactus Character Toy Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Val Pierce
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight, Crochet Hook
Techniques

Basic Shaping, Stocking Stitch

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Say hello to Val Pierce's easy cactus toy project, topped with a crocheted sombrero!

We're always looking to bring you something different here at LKT and Val Pierce is a master when it comes to fun and quirky toys. This is Donald, a not-so prickly cactus character, who is staying sun safe with his colourful hat. He's really easy to knit and the spikes are made from mini tassels. The sombrero is crocheted, but you can learn the basic stitches using the videos available on Let's Knit Together.

What do I need?

Yarn: Hayfield Bonus DK, shade 699 Lemongrass, one 100g ball; Robin DK 25g, shades 89 Raven, 59 Fiesta, 286 Gold, 163 Jaffa, 141 Red, one 25g ball of each, oddment of White DK, oddment of Green Cotton DK
Needles: 4mm
Crochet hook: 3mm
Safety toy stuffing
Bobble braid trim

Sizing

26cm tall excluding hat

Top knit tip

When stuffing your toys, you want a firm filling but don’t use so much that the stitches start to stretch and you see the stuffing through the fabric. Donald is a nice smooth oval shape. To avoid a lumpy finish, use small amounts of stuffing and tease it out so it doesn’t clump. Sew the seams as you go, adding and removing stuffing as required.

Meet the designer

Designer Val Pierce is best known for her adorable toy patterns. If you loved making our cactus, then why not make Ella Elephant next? You can find even more toy designs from Val Pierce here.

How to access this pattern

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