‘Tis The Season! 4 Adorable Patterns To Crochet a Galentine’s Cactus

Posted by Danielle | Feb 8, 2011 | Amigurumi Patterns, Crochet Patterns |

Galentine’s Day is celebrated on February 13th, the day before Valentine’s Day. It was popularized by the TV show “Parks and Recreation” when Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler’s character) created it as a day to celebrate female friendships and platonic love between women friends. Think of it as a combination of “gal” and “Valentine’s.”

A crochet heart cactus makes a perfect Galentine’s gift because it’s a playful twist on traditional Valentine’s Day hearts while celebrating the “prickly” but enduring nature of close friendships. Here are four patterns to get you started …

Crochet Cactus Love Pattern from Larana Croshet

Cute Heart Cactus Pattern From JuliHMtoys

Crochet Cactus in a Flower Pot Pattern By Elke Eder Design

Tiny Love Heart Cactus Pattern From Yarngles

For more cactus heart patterns, visit Etsy!

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