Have You Ever Thought About Indoor Gardening And Terrariums?

Well, I have.

If you want to read about it and to see great patterns for crocheted succulents and cactuses, click here:

 Unfortunately, I do not have a green thumb. So I bought this book as an inspiration for crocheting projects. I keep picking it up and dreaming of what I might create from it. There are full-page sized photographs of most of the designs. The photographer's attention to detail reveals the highlights of each small terrarium. There is a wide variety of unusual and interesting projects that fit many different tastes. The ideas presented create cheerful little environments that brighten up your home or office.

So I am trying to find yarns which can be turned into succulents and cactuses. At the same time I am searching for beautiful shells, driftwood, glass beads and other decorative elements.

Maybe one fine day I will have gathered all the things which are necessary to obtain a nice semi crocheted terrarium.

However, if you have a green thumb and want to create a terrarium with real plants you might consider to buy another book because there is very little actual info on what to consider when designing a terrarium. This book is more about inspiration than technical instruction. It is good for people who want to follow the given projects step-by-step, and also for more creative types who just want a bunch of different ideas and inspiration for their own creations. In English it is called Terrarium Craft – Create 50 Magical, Miniature Worlds. The authors are called Amy Bryant Alello and Kate Bryant.

I hope this was interesting for you. Have a nice day!

Ps.: Here you can see some examples of crocheted succulents and cactuses:
https://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/6589021/il_570xN.315993624.jpg
https://img1.etsystatic.com/000/0/6589021/il_570xN.315866757.jpg

And here you can find some instructions:
http://elfluvsdwarf.blogspot.co.at/2010/07/crochet-cactus-garden-free-pattern.html
http://beacrafter.com/icy-cactus-amigurumi/
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/agave-free
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cactus-striped
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/curly-cactus
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simple-cactus-english-2
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/orange-cactus
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cactus-5
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/many-cactus
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/round-cactus
http://www.lacasadecrafts.com/2012/09/how-to-crochet-a-saguaro-cactus/
http://www.lacasadecrafts.com/2013/07/how-to-crochet-a-barrel-cactus/
http://besenseless.blogspot.co.at/2013/10/cactus-amigurumi-free-pattern.html#.VCONcBbjG24 (Here you will have to scroll down a bit to get to the English version.)

You can also create your own cactus pin cushion:
 http://31.media.tumblr.com/85bed934e17b134d365c4376d1c4e60b/tumblr_mmyfeeK8Lj1snjacho1_500.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4097/4898607096_788f3e7bfc_b.jpg

Or maybe you want to make your own cactus jewelry:
https://img1.etsystatic.com/015/0/5960872/il_340x270.437978701_tvoa.jpg
https://img1.etsystatic.com/013/2/6656168/il_fullxfull.440421577_f58a.jpg

 Of course, I would love to see photos of your creations, if you were inspired by my post!