Creating a mini cactus keychain is a fun and quick crochet project that's perfect for beginners. Below is a step-by-step tutorial for making a cute mini cactus keychain.

Materials Needed: Green yarn (for the cactus) Brown yarn (for the pot) Small amount of pink yarn (for the flower) 3.5 mm crochet hook Fiberfill stuffing Keychain ring Yarn needle Scissors Abbreviations: MR: Magic Ring ch: Chain sc: Single Crochet inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch) dec: Decrease (single crochet two stitches together) sl st: Slip Stitch st: Stitch

Steps: Cactus Body: Start with Green Yarn: MR, ch 1, 6 sc into MR (6) Pull the magic ring tight. Round 2: inc in each st around (12) Round 3: (sc, inc) around (18) Round 4-8: sc in each st around (18) Round 9: (sc, dec) around (12) Round 10: dec around (6) Stuff the Cactus: Firmly stuff the cactus with fiberfill. Finish off: Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Pot: Start with Brown Yarn: MR, ch 1, 6 sc into MR (6) Round 2: inc in each st around (12) Round 3: (sc, inc) around (18) Round 4-6: sc in each st around (18) Round 7: (sc, dec) around (12) Round 8: dec around (6) Finish off: Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Pot: Start with Brown Yarn: MR, ch 1, 6 sc into MR (6) Round 2: inc in each st around (12) Round 3: (sc, inc) around (18) Round 4-6: sc in each st around (18) Round 7: (sc, dec) around (12) Round 8: dec around (6) Finish off: Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly: Sew the Cactus to the Pot: Using the long tail from the cactus, sew the cactus to the pot. Make sure it's securely attached. Attach the Flower: Sew the flower onto the top of the cactus. Attach the Keychain Ring: Using the yarn needle, thread the keychain ring through the top of the cactus. Ensure it's securely attached. Weave in All Ends: Use the yarn needle to weave in any remaining ends to make the project neat. Tips: Use a stitch marker to keep track of rounds. Adjust the size of the cactus or pot by adding more rounds for a taller shape or fewer rounds for a shorter shape. Experiment with different colors for a unique look. Congratulations! You've made a cute mini cactus keychain. Enjoy your new crochet creation!