Crochet Now - UK (2020-03)

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Cushion

Aran 4.5mm

★★ Take your time

Yarn used
Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted
1 ball each in Oxygen 137 (A), Pretty Pink
113 (B), magenta 119 (C), Almond 103 (D) &
black 109 (E)
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About the yarn

Aran; 200m per 100g; 100% wool

Hook used

4.5mm

Other supplies

stitch marker

tapestry needle

inner pillow, 50x30cm

Sizing

50x30cm

Start crocheting

This project is crocheted using the Fair Isle
technique, involving working with two or
more colours. To make the patterns stand
out, crochet into the back loops throughout
this project. This means that the stitches
are placed directly on top of each other
and it also helps to make sure that your
pattern maintains its straight lines and is
not skewed. After the starting chain, the
cushion is crocheted in continuous rnds.

Cushion Cover

With D, chain 101.

Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook and

following Cushion Chart as you work

(keeping colours correct throughout),

work 1 dc in BLO across to end, rotate

work to work across bottom of ch, work 1

dc in BLO across to end. 200 sts

Pm to show beg of rnd.

Rnds 2-39: Continue to work 1 dc in BLO of

each st around, keeping colours correct

according to chart.

Fasten off.

Finishing

Pull the Cover over the inner pillow and sew

the opening closed using mattress stitch, to

make an invisible join, as follows; take one

st from one side and one st from the other

Make a bold statement with this fabulous crocheted

cushion made using the Fair Isle technique

Terrific Tapestry

CUSHION

Fair Isle top tips

• Working in the BLO keeps your
  colour changes straight and stops
  your design from twisting


• Carry colours not in use on the WS
  of your work and crochet over them
  to hide them


• When changing colours, switch to
  the next colour on the last yrh of the
  st before


• Keep your tension as even as
  possible to prevent your work from
  pulling in on itself

Cushion Chart

side. Continue taking a st from alternate

sides and pull the yarn gently after every

few sts.

Designed byNatasja Vreeswijk

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