Sea Breeze Cushion

See Breeze Cushion by San Bee for Loopsan (issue 66)
Photography by Mavric Photography

Fill your living room with gentle ocean waves.

MATERIALS
● Rooster Almerino Aran, 50% alpaca/50% Merino wool, 50g/94m/103yds
Yarn A: Sugared Almond 302 x 2 balls
Yarn B: Beach 323 x 2 balls
Yarn C: Ocean 309 x 2 balls
Yarn D: Deep Sea 311 x 2 balls
● 5mm hook
● Cushion insert, 43 x 43cm/ 17 x 17in
● Three wooden buttons
● Yarn needle
 
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any aran weight wool to achieve a similar effect.

TENSION
Work 9dc and 7 rows to measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using 5mm hook, or size required to obtain tension.

MEASUREMENTS
Finished cover will fit a 43 x 43cm/ 17 x 17in cushion insert.

PATTERN NOTES
Stitch pattern is a repeat of 18 + 3 ch. The pattern is easy to size up or down by adjusting the hook size or the stitch repeat – why not make it into a blanket or throw?

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
San Bee enjoys designing items with a vintage feel and plenty of texture. Find more of her designs at www.loopsan.com.