When I first saw a thistle flower on a summer trip to Scotland, it was about 1.5 meters tall and I nearly fell into it! I had no idea they got that big and were so thorny!

I guess it was like the legend of how the thistle became the national flower of Scotland? According to legend, an invading Norseman stepped on it and cried out in pain, thus alerting the Scotsmen to his presence.

Alternative history: The Scottish thistle flower has a habit of sneaking up on innocent Norsefolk! :smiley:

Materials:
1x light grey lettlopi (approx. 23g used)
1x blue-green lettlopi (approx. 8g used)
1x spring green lettlopi (approx. 9g used)
1x plum purple lettlopi (approx. 23g used)
3mm and 3.25mm dpns or small circular
tapestry needle
scissors

Gauge: 3.25mm stockinette in a 1 inch x 1 inch square measures: 6 sts wide by 7 sts tall.

Chart notations:
M1 – Make one in the color indicated in the chart
C – Cast- on in the middle of a row