Fig & Pomegranate Scatter Cushions
By Catherine Venner
Find the complete pattern in Inside Crochet Issue #163
Food plays an important role in Christmas, and in the UK we are lucky to enjoy beautiful, rich-coloured seasonal fruits. This pair of scatter cushions pay homage to two of the prettiest treats that are both delicious and decorative.
Materials
FIG CUSHION
* Rico Design Ricorumi DK, 100% cotton, 25g/58m/63yds
Yarn A: Vanilla 005 x 2 balls
Yarn B: Berry 015 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Fir Green 050 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Purple 020 x 1 ball
* Rico Design Creative Lamé, 62% polyester/38% polyamide, 25g/135m/147yds
Yarn E: Silver 001 x 1 ball
* Güterman seed beads colour 4395 size 11/0
POMEGRANATE CUSHION
* Rico Design Ricorumi DK, 100% cotton, 25g/58m/63yds
Yarn A: Fir Green 050 x 2 balls
Yarn B: Burgundy 030 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Wine Red 029 x 1 ball
* Rico Design Creative Lamé, 62% polyester/38% polyamide, 25g/135m/147yds
Yarn C: Gold 002 x 1 ball
* Güterman seed beads colour 4280 size 11/0
BOTH CUSHIONS
* 3.5mm & 4mm hooks
* Cushion insert, 20cm/8in
* Yarn needle
* Bead needle
* Purple cotton thread
Yarn Alternatives
You can use any DK weight cotton and metallic yarns to achieve a similar effect.
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