Grid: 51 × 58
Colors: 7
Level: Intermediate
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Potted Branching Desert Saguaro Cactus
Free printable Intarsia Knitting pattern complete with multi-page symbols chart, color key, full dimensions and materials breakdown.
Estimated Finished Size:
- DK, 4 mm needles: 20.4 cm × 16.8 cm (~8.0" × 6.6")
- Worsted, 5 mm needles: 25.5 cm × 20.9 cm (~10.0" × 8.2")
Materials / Yarn List
6 itemsWorsted (#4) yarn, 5 mm needles, ~0.05 yd per stockinette stitch, +20% for bobbin tails.
| Color | Name / DMC | Stitches | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green | 297 | 20 yd (18 m) | |
| Coral | 185 | 15 yd (14 m) | |
| Brown | 106 | 10 yd (9 m) | |
| Emerald | 93 | 10 yd (9 m) | |
| Green | 92 | 10 yd (9 m) | |
| Pink | 59 | 5 yd (5 m) |
Design Notes:
- classic two-arm saguaro in terracotta pot with magenta crown flower and vertical spine ribs