EASY PEASY 4PLY WEIGHT 3MM HOOK
YOU WILL NEED
■Scheepjes Catona (100% cotton, 25g/62.5m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Fir (525) Yarn B Forest Green (412) Yarn C Sweet Orange (411) Yarn D Garden Rose (251) Yarn E Deep Amethyst (508)
■A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook
■Pebbles or stones
For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en
TENSION
Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required
MEASUREMENTS
Spiked Cactus measures approx 16cm (614in) tall
ABBREVIATIONS
For a full list, see page 94
What a cool concept! Craft this succulent and pot set, fill the pot with stones and use it as a fun birthday gift or going-away present.
NOTES
Parts of this pattern are worked in a continuous spiral without closing off each round with a slip stitch. You may find it helpful to mark the first stitch of the round, moving the marker up as you go.
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