28 December 2016

Crochet a Basket Planter – Because Not All Cacti Wear Tin Hats


tomtoy Basket planter crochet pattern



Materials and Tools
·         Cotton yarn
weight - sport
yardage - 50g/ 127m
brand – BBB Casba
main color color - beige #6, complementary color
·         Crochet hook 2.5 mm


Abbreviations US terms
ch
chain
sc
single crochet
inc
increase
dec
decrease
st
stitch

  size 5.5 cm diameter

crochet cactus TomToy

If you’ve been following my crochet adventures, you already know I’ve designed three cactus crochet patterns, each one lovingly potted in its own tin pail. These kits are a colorful, cheerful way to bring handmade greenery into your space - no watering required! 

But what if you didn’t purchase ready kit? Or don’t have a tin pail lying around? No worries, cactus lover - I’ve got you covered! That’s where my Basket Planter Crochet Pattern comes in - an easy and adorable alternative that lets you crochet your cactus a cozy new home.

So, you’ve crocheted a cactus. 
Or five...

The Basket Planter Crochet Pattern
A cozy, handmade pot that lets your crochet cactus live its best planty life.
 


Why crochet a basket?

Let’s face it—crocheting a cactus is addictive. One becomes three, three become a whole prickly parade. While the original kit includes one lovely tin pail, this basket pattern gives you the freedom to create more cactus homes (and maybe even start a plant-based neighborhood).



What can I use it for?

Besides holding your cactus like a proud crochet throne:

  • Use it to house real succulents (with a small jar inside)

  • Gift it as a set with a handmade cactus

  • Use it as a tiny storage bin for buttons, rings or… secret snacks?

  • Or stack them into a mini yarn tower for your desk

What skills do I need?

If you can single crochet in the round, you’re golden. I’ll guide you through every step, and yes—there’s a free how-to-crochet refresher on my crochet basics page.



Tag your finished baskets and plants with #mytomtoy so I can admire your growing crochet garden!


INSTRUCTIONS

Crochet BASKET Planter PAttern

Designed to perfectly fit your handmade crochet cacti (and give the tin pail a break).

🧶 What You'll Need:

  •  Cotton yarn in two colors:
    Main color for the basket body (e.g. beige)
    Accent color for the folded rim

  • Crochet hook size: 2-2.5 (match your yarn)

  • Stitch marker (optional )

  • Yarn needle for weaving in ends

  • Scissors

  • A cactus buddy waiting for a new home


💡 Skill Level:

Beginner-friendly! You just need to know how to:

  • Crochet in the round

  • Single crochet (sc)

  • Increase (inc = 2 sc in one stitch)

  • Decrease (dec = sc two stitches together)


Start by crocheting the base of the basket in your main color. Work in continuous rounds (no joining), using a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.

Round 1: 6 sc into a magic ring (6 sts)

Round 2: Inc in every stitch around (12 sts)

Round 3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18 sts)

Round 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24 sts)

Round 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30 sts)

Round 6: (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36 sts)

Round 7: (5 sc, inc) × 6 (42 sts)

Round 8: (5 sc, dec) × 6 (36 sts)
This adds a gentle taper and helps your cactus sit snugly!

Rounds 9–16: 1 sc in each st around (36 sts)
You’re building the basket walls here—keep it steady!

Change to your accent color yarn.

Rounds 17–23: 1 sc in each st around (36 sts)
This will be the folded rim of the basket.

✂️ Finishing:

Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Fold the top rim down (about halfway) to reveal that cute color contrast and give your basket structure.


 

Pop in your crochet cactus, add a felt base or stuffing for support and let it sit proudly in its yarny new home.

Crochet basket planter

26 December 2016

🌵 Crochet Your Own Star



crochet pattern PDF download


Do you love plants but have the unfortunate gift of turning even cacti into compost? 👀
I've got you covered with a crochet cactus pattern that thrives on yarn and love alone.

Cactus #3 Star – a squishy, stitchy, no-prickles-just-praise kind of plant. This crochet pattern is available as a PDF download and will help you craft a cactus that looks fabulous in a pot, on a shelf, or even in the hands of your unsuspecting cat.

Crochet Your Own Star Cactus

Why This Cactus is a Star (Literally)

Unlike your typical green blob cacti, this one has five glorious star-shaped lobes that make it look like it belongs on a red carpet... or at least in a hipster living room next to a lava lamp.

The trickiest part of the project? Shaping that fabulous star form.
But don’t worry! The pattern includes detailed step-by-step photos to guide you like a GPS for yarn.

What’s Inside the Pattern PDF

When you download this PDF, you’ll get:

  • A list of materials 

  • Written instructions in US crochet terms

  • Lots of photos so you’re never lost in the cactusy woods

  • Planting guide (no watering required)

  • BONUS: A free crochet basket pattern in case you don’t have a pot. Because yes, your cactus deserves a proper home.

Skill Level: Intermediate (But You Got This)

If you can do basic stitches like single crochet and half-double crochet, you’re good to go.
The only part where your eyebrows might arch is shaping the star—but Ithe instructions will walk you through it like a calming podcast.

Finished Size

About 5 inches (13 cm) tall—just the right size to sass up a windowsill or gift to that friend who still thinks they can’t keep a plant alive.

Want the Full Crochet Kit?

If you’re a yarn maximalist (hi), check out the complete kit with original materials, including the yarn, felt, stuffing, and even the pebbles.
Grab the Kit

🛒 Download the Pattern Here:

PDF Pattern – Cactus #3 Star

🌵 In Conclusion: Let’s Get Pointy!

Ready to get poked by inspiration and not needles?
This star cactus is perfect for plant lovers, crochet fans, and anyone who needs a little desk joy without any soil involved.

Tag me if you make one—I'd LOVE to see your spiky creations!

#mytomtoy

Cactus #3 Star Crochet Pattern by TomToy

Few Ways to Use Your Crochet Cactus

  • Desk Buddy

Give it a name. Give it a job. Tell it your secrets between calls. It's the coworker who never talks too much or steals your stapler.

  • Pincushion of Power

Stick your pins in it like the strong, emotionally stable crocheter you are. 

  • Gift for That Friend Who Kills Houseplants

Wrap it in tissue paper with a note: “Don’t worry. This one will survive you.” 

  • Fairy Garden Friend

Pop it in a fairy garden and pretend it grows yarn blooms every spring. 

  • Keychain or Bag Charm (if you shrink it)

Use thinner thread and a smaller hook to make a pocket-sized cactus charm. It’s like a cactus—but make it portable!

  • Motivational Decor

Glue googly eyes on it. Add a tiny speech bubble: “You got this. Even when you drop a stitch.”

  • Teacher Gift

Because how many mugs with apples can they possibly take? Add a note: "Thank you for helping me grow!" 




🌍 Which One’s Your Favorite?

Are you Team Desk Cactus or Fairy Garden Fanatic?
Let’s keep spreading the cactus joy far and wide. Tag your creation, share the love and show the world how gloriously weird (and talented) crocheters can be!

Got more quirky cactus uses? Drop them below 

What to make with crochet cactus?





16 December 2016

My Bible, orange 6 pages

Noah's Ark
Snap ark's door. 4 finger puppets - Noah and 3 wild animals.

Creation Day
Adam and Eve removable dolls. Velcro sun. Frog catching button dragonflies.
Creation Night
Velcro moon. Owl in button tree hollow. Wooden removable bird in nest. Button on flowers. Removable spiral snake.
Bible quiet books handmade by TomToy Creation

Jonah and the whale
Whale Zipper whale's mouth. Removable Jonah doll. I spy window.
Bible quiet books handmade by TomToy Jonah and the big fish

Joseph and the coat of many colors
Lace and tie the coat. Rainbow ribbons.
Bible quiet books handmade by TomToy Coat of many colors

Baby Moses in reeds
Weave the basket. Removable baby doll
Bible quiet books handmade by TomToy Baby Moses

Bible quiet books handmade by TomToy

PAGES
1. Noah's Ark.
2. Creation Day.
3. Creation Night.
4. Jonah and the.
5. Joseph and the Coat of many colors.
6. Baby Moses in Reeds .

SIZE
20x20cm (8x8")

MATERIALS
The pages made from cotton fabric lined with fusible interfacing for stiffness. Batting between the pages. Removable pieces and appliques made of polyester felt.
Variety of buttons, laces, velcro, zipper … making learning fun and easy.
Binding:
eyelets with cord, pages interchangeable

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My Bible, green 10 pages

My Bible quiet book by TomToy

Creation Day
Adam and Eve removable dolls. Velcro sun. Frog catching button dragonflies.
Creation Night
Velcro moon. Owl in button tree hollow. Wooden removable bird in nest. Button on flowers.
My Bible quiet book Creation by TomToy

Noah's Ark
Snap ark's door. 10 finger puppets - Noah and wife, 4 pairs wild animals.
Joseph and the Coat of many colors
Lace and tie the coat. Rainbow ribbons.
Noah's Ark, Joseph and the Coat of many colors

Baby Moses in Reeds
 Weave the baskets. Removable baby doll
Baby Moses in Reeds

Daniel & the Lion's Den
Buckle gate. Lion's mouth opens.
Daniel & the Lion's Den Daniel & the Lion's Den Daniel & the Lion's Den

Jonah and the Whale
 Zipper whale's mouth. Removable Jonah doll. I spy window.
Jonah and the Whale Jonah and the Whale

Nativity
Tie barn's doors. Hook star. 12 finger puppets - Joseph, Maria, baby, 2 shepherds, 3 wise men, angel and 3 farm animals.
Nativity

Nativity

Fishers of Men
Magnetic fishing game with wooden rod and 10 fish in different shapes and colors.
Fishers of Men

Armor of God
Magnet snap gate. Felt doll to dress up.
Armor of God

PAGES
1. Creation Day
2. Creation Night
3. Noah's Ark
4. Joseph and the Coat of many colors
5. Baby Moses in Reeds
6. Daniel & the Lion's Den
7. Jonah and the Whale
8. Nativity
9. Fishers of Men
10. Armor of God

SIZE
20x20cm (8x8")

MATERIALS
The pages made from cotton fabric lined with fusible interfacing for stiffness. Batting between the pages. Removable pieces and appliques made of polyester felt.
Variety of buttons, laces, velcro, zipper … making learning fun and easy.
Binding:
eyelets with cord, pages interchangeable

My Bible quiet book by TomToy My Bible quiet book by TomToy

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My Bible, yellow 4 pages

"yellow" Bible with 4 stories
Bible quiet books handmade by TomToy

Bible quiet books handmade by TomToy

Nativity
Three finger puppets - baby Jesus and 2 farm animals.
Bible quiet books handmade by TomToy  Nativity page

Fishers of men
Magnetic fishing game with wooden rod and 5 fish in different shapes and colors
Bible quiet books handmade by TomToy Fishers of men

Daniel in the lion's den
Buckle gate. Lion's mouth opens.
Bible quiet books handmade by TomToy

Bible quiet books handmade by TomToy

Bible quiet books handmade by TomToy

Fruit of the spirit
Nine fruit attaches to the tree with magnets, meaning of each fruit written on the back.
Bible quiet books handmade by TomToy Fruit of the spirit

Bible quiet books handmade by TomToy Fruit of the spirit

Bible quiet books handmade by TomToy

Bible quiet books handmade by TomToy

PAGES
1. Nativity Tie barn's doors.
2. Fishers of Men.  .
3. Daniel & the Lion's Den.
4. Fruit of the Spirit.

SIZE
20x20cm (8x8")

MATERIALS
The pages made from cotton fabric lined with fusible interfacing for stiffness. Batting between the pages. Removable pieces and appliques made of polyester felt.
Variety of buttons, laces, velcro, zipper … making learning fun and easy.
Binding:
eyelets with cord, pages interchangeable

Order Bible book

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