Succulent Spikes (a pattern download)

Inspired by pointy succulent stalks, geometric lace spikes this way and that. The resulting fabric echoes those stalks, with points emerging from both sides of the rectangle. The button placement encourages exploration in the myriad ways to wear it… a poncho, a cowl, a wrap.

Recommended Materials
• 1 skein of Hidden Gems (80% superwash merino wool, 20% bamboo; 436 yds / 100 g) from This Craft or That o "Garden Party" colorway
• US 6 / 4.0 mm needle (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• 10 buttons, 5/8” circumference
• Sewing needle and thread (I used a bright yellow to sew on buttons)
• Tapestry needle

Gauge
24 sts and 34 rows = 4”, in stockinette stitch, blocked

Size
Rectangle: 34” long x 18” wide