The spike cluster stitch makes gorgeous Japanese maple leaves on this pillow. Beautiful fall tones make the pattern on this pillow stand out in a striking way.

Skill Level: Easy

Size: 18” x 18″

Gauge: 16 sts and 18 rows = 4” 10 cm in sc after wet blocking

Yarn: Cascade 220 (100% Wool; 220 yards 201 meters/100 grams): 2454 Mahogany (MC), 2 balls;
2454 Provence (CC1), 1 ball;
7827 Goldenrod (CC2), 1 ball;
2451 Nectarine (CC3), 1 ball.

Hook: US size H/8 (5.0 mm)

Notions: Tapestry needle;
eight ¾” (19 mm) buttons;
18″ x 18″ pillow form;
needle and thread to sew buttons