DESERT DECORATION
Simply Crochet|Issue 125
Liven up your desk or windowsill with a pretty velvet cactus and matching pot by Danielle Bentley-Gellett
Danielle Bentley-Gellett
DESERT DECORATION

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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