Saguaro was originally designed for Issue 84 of Crochet Now magazine in July 2022, and uses the Overlay Mosaic Crochet technique to create rows of fun saguaro cacti.

The design has a 16-stitch repeat and only uses basic stitches, making it ideal for all experience levels.

It took me rather longer than I intended, but I have now created a brand new PDF of the pattern, which includes lots of additional information that just wouldn’t fit in the magazine:

• In addition to the clear marked chart and full written instructions, the PDF file also includes lots of helpful photos;

• I made a lap blanket, but the PDF also includes information to enable you to make a different size if you wish;

• I have included various suggestions for fringes, and also instructions for an optional simple envelope border to finish your project. Please note that the yarn requirements listed do not include yarn required to make the border. You will need around 30m additional yarn for each round of the border, if you are making the stated size in the stated yarn;

• To simplify the abbreviations, and avoid the need for separate UK and US versions, the PDF pattern is written in my ’Universal’ terms. If you want to find out more about my Universal terms, please see this short video https://youtu.be/IsubXOfEuVw

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