Colour Pop Cushions
These crochet cushion covers are really easy (and quick) to make in double knitting yarn, and would be good for a beginner if you fancy them. They are so simple that an experienced crocheter could no doubt make them without a pattern. However, although simple, they are a good example of creating an effect purely through the use of colour - if you want them to really pop, use opposites on the colour wheel (turquoise/tangerine, purple/yellow] - or you can dial it right down and use natural sheep colours. As the size and therefore tension for cushion covers is pretty adaptable, it could provide a useful project for handspun, - or you could use up any bright knitting oddments for a colourful designer effect, (as controversially favoured by our current colourful prime minister).
Instructions.Basic instructions for 4 cushions as illustrated.
Chevron cushionUsing B, make 68 chain. Foundation row: using B, 1 tr in 4th ch from hook, 1 tr in each of next 6 ch, (decrease 2, 1 tr in each of next 6 ch, 3 tr in next ch, 1 tr in each of next 6 ch) 3 times, decrease 2, 1 tr in each of next 6 ch, 2 tr in last ch. [65 sts - 3 ch at start of row counts as 1 stitch] Joining in colours as required, work in pattern as follows: 1st row: using B, 3 ch, 1 tr in first
stitch, 1 tr in each of the next 6 stitches, (decrease 2, 1 tr in each
of the next 6 stitches, 3 tr in the next stitch, 1 tr in each of next
6 stitches) 3 times, decrease 2, 1 tr in each of the next 6 stitches,
2 tr in top of 3 ch These 6 rows form the pattern. Making up the chevron cushionJoin starting and finishing edges using a flat seam. Patchwork cushionMake 2 of each of the following squares: First Square (wide stripes):
Using B, make 33 chain. Continue repeating last row, working 1 row more in B, then 3 rows G,
3 rows Y, 3 rows B, 3 rows G, 3 rows Y: 18 rows in all. Second Square (mitred corner): Work 18 rows as for first square, but working 1 row B, 1 row G, 1 row Y. Third Square (wide stripes):
Using Y, make 4 chain. 1st row: Using Y, 3 ch, (3 tr, 1 ch 3 tr) all chain space, 1 tr in top of 3 starting chain. [3 ch counts as 1 stitch, 3 tr forms a group] 2nd row: Using G, 3 ch, 1 tr in space
between first stitch and next group, (1 group, 1 ch, 1 group) in chain
space, 2 tr in space between last group and 3 ch. 3rd row: Using G, 3 ch, 1 group in
space between half group and next group, (1 group, 1 ch, 1 group) in chain
space, 1 group in space between group and half group, 1 tr in top of 3
chain. 4th row: Using B, 3 ch, 1 tr in space
between first stitch and group, 1 group in next space between 2 groups,
(1 group, 1 ch, 1 group) in chain space, 1 group in next space between
2 groups, 2 tr in space between last group and 3 ch. 5th row: Using B, 3 ch, 1 group in
space between half group and group, 1 group in next space between 2 groups,
(1 group, 1 ch, 1 group) in chain space, 1 group in next space between
2 groups, 1 group in space between group and half group, 1 tr in top of
3 chain. 6th row: Using Y, 3 ch, 1 tr in space between first stitch and group, 1 group in each space between 2 groups, (1 group, 1 ch, 1 group) in chain space, 1 group in each space between 2 groups, 2 tr in space between last group and 3 ch. 7th row: Using Y, 3 ch, 1 group in space between half group and group, 1 group in each space between 2 groups, (1 group, 1 ch, 1 group) in chain space, 1 group in each space between 2 groups, 1 group in space between last group and half group, 1 tr in top of 3 chain. 8th and 9th rows: Using G, as 6th
and 7th rows. Fasten off. Fourth Square (squared circle):
** worked in rounds as follows: 1st round: Using Y, 4 ch, (3 tr, 1 ch) 3 times into the ring, join with a slip stitch in the 3rd of the 4 starting chain. 2nd round: Using G, slip stitch into
first ch space (formed by top of starting chain of previous round), then
4 ch, 3 tr into that same ch space, (3 tr, 1 ch, 3 tr in next ch space)
3 times, 2 tr in first chain space again, join with a slip stitch in the
3rd of the 4 starting chain. 3rd round: Using B, slip stitch into first ch space, then 4 ch, 1 group into that same ch space, (1 group in next space between 2 groups, 1 group, 1 ch , 1 group in next ch space) 3 times, 1 group in next space between 2 groups, 2 tr in first ch space, join with a slip stitch in the 3rd of the 4 starting chain. 4th round: Using Y, slip stitch into first ch space, then 4 ch, 1 group into that same ch space, * 1 group in each space between 2 groups,1 group, 1 ch, 1 group in ch space; repeat from * but ending with 2 tr in first ch space, join with a slip stitch in the 3rd of the 4 starting chain, as on previous rounds. 5th round: Using G, work as 4th round. Making up the patchwork cushionUsing a flat seam piece together the squares, to make two large squares
each made up of 4 smaller squares, for the front and back of the cushion
(see photograph). Block cushionThe fourth square of the patchwork cushion is a squared-off circle -
a form of the traditional "granny" square. The block cushion
is a giant version of this square. Make a second piece in the same way. Making up the block cushionJoin 3 sides, slip in pad, and join remaining side. Plain cushionUsing a single colour throughout, make 62 chain. Next row: 3 ch, miss first stitch, 1 tr in each remaining stitch. Repeat the last row until cushion measures 16 inches (or to make the
size you require). Make a second piece in the same way. Making up the plain cushionJoin 3 sides, slip in pad, and join remaining side. |
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