How to Crochet a Retro Flower Cushion

* Knitcraft It's Only Natural Light DK Yarn - 6x Cream, 1x Sage, 1x Lilac, 1x Henna-Blue, 1x Yellow
* 4mm Crochet Hook
* Cushion Pad (40cm x 40cm)
* Scissors
* Yarn Needle

Gauge/Tension:

19 sts by 22 rows to measure 10cm using 4mm crochet hook, or hook required to meet stated tension.

Measurements:

40cm/16” square after construction

Abbreviations (UK terms):

CC - contrasting colour

ch(s) - chain(s)

dc - double crochet

dtr - double treble

lp(s) - loop(s)

RS - right side 

sl st - slip stitch

st(s) - stitch(es)

WS - wrong side

yo - yarn over

[ ] st - counts

YA – Yarn A

YB – Yarn B

YC – Yarn C

YD – Yarn D

YE – Yarn E

Notes:

Starting/turning ch does not count as a st throughout. Work is turned at the end of each row.

Cushion cover is worked flat, in one piece and joined on completion.

Rows 71-126 and Rows 149-235 are tapestry crochet rows.

When working from the tapestry crochet charts, odd number rows (RS) are worked from right to left and even number rows (WS) are worked from left to right.

Colour changes are made with the last yo of the previous st. The yarn colours not currently being worked should be carried within the sts, as sts are worked over the top. Gently pull the non-active yarns before changing colour to ensure that all yarns lay flat within the work.

Colour changes are worked as follows:

With first colour, insert hook into st, yo, pull through, release first colour, yo with second colour, pull through both lps on hook.

With the exception of yarn A, yarn colours can be left on the WS of the work when the last st for the row in that specific colour has been made, ready to be picked up again in the following row and carried within the stitches until needed. 

Double treble bobble (dtr bobble):

Work the dtr bobble as follows:

*Yo twice, insert hook into st, yo, pull through, (yo, pull through 2 lps) twice; rep from * three more times, yo, pull through all 5 lps on hook.

Download Chart 1 Here: Chart 1

Download Chart 2 Here: Chart 2

Instructions:

With yarn A, ch 77.

Row 1 (RS): Dc in 2nd ch from the hook (starting 1ch does not count as a st), 1dc in each st across, turn. [76 dc]

Row 2 (WS): 1ch (does not count as a st throughout), 1dc in each st across, turn.

Rows 3-70: 1ch, 1dc in each st across, turn.

Rows 71-126 are tapestry crochet rows. To work these rows, follow Rows 1-56 of Tapestry Crochet Chart 1.

Rows 71-126: With yarn A, 1ch, 2dc, work appropriate row of chart, with yarn A, 2dc, turn. Fasten off yarns B, C and D.

Rows 127-148: With yarn A, 1ch, 1dc in each st across, turn.

Rows 149-235 are tapestry crochet rows. To work these rows, follow Rows 1-87 of Tapestry Crochet Chart 2.

Rows 149-235: With yarn A, 1ch, 4dc, work appropriate row of chart, with yarn A, 4dc, turn. Fasten off all colours. Weave in ends and block.

The applique flowers are worked with YA centres and CC (contrasting colour) petals. Make 6.

Rnd 1: With yarn A, working into a magic circle (or alternatively 4ch, sl st to first ch to join), 10dc, sl st to first dc to join.

Rnd 2: With CC, 3ch, dtr bobble in same st as 3ch, *3ch, dc in nxt st, 3ch, dtr bobble in nxt st; rep from * to last st, 3ch, dc in last st, sl st into first ch of starting 3ch to join.

Fasten off and weave ends.

Arrange flowers around tapestry crochet writing. Using the yarn A yarn tails, sew flowers into place.

Lay the cushion piece flat with WS facing up, measure 26cm (58 rows) from the bottom and fold towards the middle.

Measure 40cm (88 rows) from the top and fold towards the middle. There should be an overlap of approx 26cm.

Pin the side seams and sew along the side edges, ensuring that all three layers of crochet fabric are attached together in the overlap section.

Weave in all ends and insert cushion pad.