I have a friend who often laments that she can't grow anything, bemoaning the fact that she can't decorate her house with any houseplants, especially disgruntled as now it seems to be making a comeback! I didn't think I'd see the day that my mum's macrame plant hangers would be on trend!
So I crocheted some cacti for her using some hand spun wool that seemed to be a good "cacti" colour, a combination of merino, alpaca and silk.
I "potted" up a couple of cacti for her and with a few cacti left over I potted up some for me too. They are now sitting on my work desk, a little bit of colour, with the added bonus that they don't need any watering!
I didn't have a pattern, but I did google "crocheted cacti" for a bit of inspiration, there are some amazing examples. If crochet isn't your thing, have a look at these painted stones! I think the kids and I might have a go at those these holidays.
they are so cool!!! I love the flowers on top.
ReplyDeleteI made a few last year for birthday favours for my daughters Mexican party, but I think I need a few around home too!!
Coolest pot plant ever xo
ReplyDeleteLOVE!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this. Seriously, this is so incredibly cool. The colours are great for cacti too aren't they. Who doesn't need an non watering houseplant .... I also really enjoying looking through your link to the painted stones, I did some when I was in my late teens and it was so much fun. Thanks for sharing. X
ReplyDeleteWonderful. What a great thing to do for a friend and also pretty hilarious!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely idea. They look great! Cx
ReplyDeleteLove this - it is so way cool Louana! no doubt she loved it and your one must bring a smile everytime you see it! x
ReplyDeleteThey are great. The wool is a perfect colour.
ReplyDeleteOh I bet they feel amazing - so much better than the real thing. And I get what you mean about the macrame. I just can't get my head around it being trendy!
ReplyDeleteLove this creative approach of yours! Sweet and whimsy!
ReplyDeletexx, Lana
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