How to Crochet a Plush Flower Cushion

(Make 2)
With 'Yarn A' and 6mm hook, make a MC
Rnd 1 – 6dc into MC (6)
Rnd 2 – 2dc into each stitch around (12)
Rnd 3 - *Dc into the next stitch, 2dc into the next stitch* rep around (18)
Rnd 4 - *Dc into the next 2 stitches, 2dc into the next stitch* rep around (24)
Rnd 5 – Dc into the next stitch, 2dc into the next stitch, *dc into the next 3 stitches, 2dc into the next stitch* rep until the last 2 stitches, dc into the last 2 stitches (30)
Rnd 6 – *2dc into the next stitch, dc into the next 2 stitches* rep around (40)
Rnd 7 – Dc into each around (40)
Rnd 8 - *2dc into the next stitch, dc into the next stitch* rep around, sl st to join to first dc (60)
Rnd 9 – Ch1, Dc into each stitch around, st st to join to first dc (60) 
Fasten off the first circle, do not fasten off the second.

Joining together
With your second circle still attached, place the first circle underneath so that wrong sides are facing. Sl st around through the BLO of both circles. Before completing the last few sts, insert the stuffing into the joined circles. Sl st into the remaining stitches and back into the first st. Fasten off.

Using 'Yarn B', insert your hook into one of the remaining loops of the final round of one of the centre circles, pull up a loop and ch1.
Rnd 1: Dc into each stitch around, sl st into the first dc and ch1. (60)
Rnd 2: *Dc into the next 5 stitches, 2dc into the next stitch* rep around, sl st into the first dc and ch1. (70)
Rnd 3: Dc into each stitch around, sl st into the first dc and ch1. (70)
Rnd 4: Dc into the next 3 stitches, 2dc into the next stitch, *dc into the next 6 stitches, 2dc into the next stitch* rep around until the last 4 stitches, 2dc into the next stitch, dc into the next 3 stitches, sl st into the first dc and ch1. (80)
Rnd 5: Dc into each stitch around, sl st into the first dc and ch1. (80)
Rnd 6: *Dc into the next 7 stitches, 2dc into the next stitch* rep around, sl st into the first dc and ch1. (90)
Rnd 7: Dc into each stitch around, sl st into the first dc and ch1. (90)
Rnd 8: Dc into the next 4 stitches, 2dc into the next stitch, *dc into the next 8 stitches, 2dc into the next stitch* rep until the last 5 stitches. 2dc into the next stitch, dc into the next 4 stitches, sl st into the first dc and ch1. (100)
Rnd 9: Dc into each stitch around,sl st into the first dc. (100)
Fasten off and weave in any ends.

Repeat Rnd 1-9 into the other circle.

Place stitch markers every 20 stitches over the 100 dc of both circles. You should have 10 stitch markers in total. 5 on each circle.

Rnd 1 – Insert your hook with colour B into one of the dc with a stitch marker, dc over the next 21 stitches, ch1 and turn your work. (21)

Rnd 2-3 – Dc into each stitch along, ch1 and turn your work. (21)

Rnd 4 – Dc2tog, dc over the next 17 stitches, dc2tog, ch1 and turn your work. (19)

Rnd 5 – Dc2tog, dc over the next 15 stitches, dc2tog, ch1 and turn your work. (17)

Rnd 6 – Dc2tog, dc over the next 13 stitches, dc2tog, ch1 and turn your work. (15)

Rnd 7 – Dc2tog, dc over the next 11 stitches, dc2tog, ch1 and turn your work. (13)

Rnd 8 – Dc2tog, Dc2tog, dc over the next 5 stitches, dc2tog, dc2tog, ch1 and turn your work. (9)

Rnd 9 – Dc2tog, dc over the next 5 stitches, dc2tog.

FO and weave in the ends. (7)

To begin the next petal, dc into the same space as the first dc of the last petal of Rnd1, dc into the next 20 stitches and repeat Rnd 2-9 over the next petal.

Repeat Rnd 1-9 over the next 3 petals.

Repeat Rnd 1-9 over the next 5 petals of the other circle and place stitch makers every 20 stitches over the 100 dc of the circle. You should have 5 stitch markers in total.

Joining the Petals

Step 1 - Insert your hook into the first dc of Rnd 1 of one petal and the petal parallel, pull up a loop with colour B and ch1.

Step 2 - Sl st into each stitch around both petals to join them together.

Step 3 – Insert your stuffing into the first joined petals.

Step 4 – Continue slip stitching the petals together to join, stuffing the petals as you go. FO and weave in any ends.

Your pillow should measure approx 40cmx40cm.