Smocked Cushion

Smocked Cushion by Rosella Tinn

This stylish cushion uses raised stitches to create a smocked look.

MATERIALS
● Rico Design Fashion Cotton Big, 100% cotton, 50g/50m/55yds
Yarn A: Medium Grey 007 x 5 balls
Yarn B: Melon 004 x 5 balls
Yarn C: Lime 002 x 2 balls
Yarn D: Mint 005 x 2 balls
● 7mm hook
● Three large buttons, 5cm/2in diameter
● Yarn needle
● 51cm/20in square cushion pad

YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any chunky yarn giving the same tension for this project.

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

MEASUREMENTS
Finished cushion cover measures approximately 47 x 51cm/18½ x 20in.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Rosella is always looking for new and innovative ideas to try with crochet! Visit her blog at www.woollycluck77.blogspot.co.uk.