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If you love houseplants but have an unerring ability to kill everything off, fear not, because these cute creations don't require green fingers! There are 25 splendid succulents to make in a variety of shapes and sizes for a touch of indoor greenery that will never need watering, repotting or special plant food.
- Each project is beautifully photographed and includes clear patterns and guidance.
- Includes a techniques section that gives clear instructions on all the skills you'll need to make the projects.
- Easy to follow crochet patterns to create succulents for stylish home interiors.
"This cheery collection of 25 cacti and succulent projects is sure to bring a smile to your face! Hook one for your desk or coffee table or create a whole shelf of cacti to brighten your room. The designs use a range of techniques to create fun effects, including using fashion yarns for fuzzy spikes!"—Inside Crochet
"This delightful gem offers everything readers need to get started in crochet."—Craft Focus
"This is a great choice for the green-fingered crocheter who can't quite keep the real thing alive, but can instead enjoy these yarn versions for years to come, or even whip a small garden up to give as a gift! We know readers of this book will have as much fun as we did flicking through and picking your new weekend project."—Crochet Now
"If you’re hankering after an indoor garden but don’t have the greenest fingers, this could be the perfect book for you. Emma Varnam’s cute collection of 25 crocheted succulents has plenty of patterns perfect for creating beautiful greenery that won’t need water to stay fresh."—Knitting Magazine
Introduction 8
Gallery 10
EUPHORBIA OBESA – Baseball Plant 18
CARNEGIEA GIGANTEA – Saguaro 22
PACHYCEREUS PRINGLEI – Mexican Giant Cardon 26
ECHEVERIA AGAVOIDES – Moulded Wax Agave 30
ECHINOPSIS PACHANOI – San Pedro 34
CRASSULA RUPESTRIS – Jade Necklace 38
ECHEVERIA 'MAUNA LOA' – Red Frills 42
ECHINOCACTUS GRUSONII – Golden Barrel 46
PARODIA WARASII – Notocactus 50
REBUTIA MUSCULA – Little Mouse 54
ECHEVERIA AGAVOIDES 'ROMEO' – Romeo Wax Agave 58
ALOE BARBADENSIS – Aloe Vera 62
OPUNTIA MICRODASYS – Bunny Ears Cactus 66
ECHINOPSIS SPACHIANA – Golden Torch 70
CEREUS REPANDUS – Peruvian Apple 74
ECHINOPSIS ATACAMENSIS – Cardon Grande 78
ASTROPHYTUM MYRIOSTIGMA – Bishop's Cap 82
NOTOCACTUS UEBELMANNIANUS – Ball Cactus 86
ECHEVERIA ELEGANS – Mexican Snowball 90
SENECIO ROWLEYANUS – String of Pearls 94
ECHEVERIA 'BLUE WAVES' – Blue Waves 98
COTYLEDON ORBICULAТА – Pig's Ear 102
MAMMILLARIA HAHNIANA Old – Lady Cactus 106
FEROCACTUS LATISPINUS – Devil's Tongue 110
SCHLUMBERGERA TRUNCATA – Holiday Cactus 114
Getting Started 118
Abbreviations 121
Crochet Techniques 122
Finishing Touches 132
Displaying Your Succulents 136
Crocheted Soil 137
Crocheted Pots 138
Resources 140
Acknowledgements 142
Index 143