Pattern

Candy Crush Cushion

By Victoria Haynes

Find the complete pattern in Inside Crochet Issue #113

A bright textured cushion with multicoloured tassels, perfect for adding some pops of colour to your sofa!

* DMC Natura XL, 100% cotton, 100g/75m/170yds

Yarn A: 31 x 4 balls

Yarn B: 82 x 1 ball

Yarn C: 72 x 2 balls

Yarn D: 40 x 1 ball

* 5.5mm hook

* Yarn needle

* Sharp scissors

* Piece of thick cardboard

* Cushion pad, 30 x 40cm/ 12 x 16in

You can use any super bulky weight cotton to achieve a similar effect.

Loop stitch instructions should be with the wrong side (WS) facing, as below:

Rows 12–14: As Row 1.
Row 15: 1ch, 1 LP (see Special Stitches) in each st across, turn.
Rows 16–18: Rep Rows 1 & 15, twice.
Row 19: As Row 1.

Designer

Victoria has been crocheting for almost ten years, and can usually be found curled on the sofa, hook in hand with a huge mug of tea by her side.