How to Make A Crochet Rainbow Cushion
Create a colourful crochet cushion cover that will help you celebrate pride all year round! The rainbow intarsia crochet design will brighten up any chair in your home, or it could even be the perfect gift for a loved one.
The rainbow design features bold colours that will stand out in any space. With Knitcraft Cotton Blend yarns, you'll have every shade you need at the ready.
Project and instructions by Hobbycraft Yarn Master Emily Platt
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* Knitcraft DK Cotton Blend - Lilac x 2 (Yarn A), Bright Blue x 1 (Yarn B), Teal x 1 (Yarn C), Yellow x 1 (Yarn D), Coral x 1 (Yarn E), Red x 1 (Yarn F)
* 5mm Crochet Hook
* 40 x 40 cm Cushion Pad
* 6 Wooden Buttons
* Yarn Needle
* Scissors
Abbreviations
Ch- chain
Dc- double crochet
Sl st- slip stitch
Sts- stitches
Tension
18 sts and 22 rows to 10cm using 5mm hook.
Notes
1ch at start of row does NOT count as st.
This pattern uses Intarsia Crochet – when changing colour begin by inserting your hook into the last stitch before the colour change, yo and pull through. Now leave the yarn at the back of the work and pick up the new colour, yo and pull through both loops. You can now start working in the new colour. Leave the unused colour at the back of the work until you need it on the next row. Make sure to always leave the unused colours on the WS of the work. Repeat for each colour change.
This pattern is worked in double crochet throughout.
How to make
Front
Using yarn A and 5mm hook ch 73.
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, begin working row 1 of chart using the intarsia crochet method in dc, turn. (72sts)
Row 2: 1ch, begin working row 2 of chart in dc, turn.
Continue following the chart as set by Row 2 until all rows are complete.
Fasten off.
Back
Button Band Panel
Using yarn A and 5mm hook ch73.
Row 1: Dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc into each ch, turn. (72sts)
Row 2: 1ch, 1dc into each st, turn. **
Rep row 2 until work measures 19cm ending with a WS row.
Next row: 1ch, 12dc in yarn A, 12dc in yarn B, 12dc in yarn C, 12dc in yarn D, 12dc in yarn E, 12dc in yarn F, turn.
Next row: 1ch, 12dc in yarn F, 12dc in yarn E, 12dc in yarn D, 12dc in yarn C, 12dc in yarn B, 12dc in yarn A, turn.
Keeping colours as set, work 5 rows in total.
Fasten off.
Buttonhole Band Panel
Work as for Button Band Panel until **.
Rep row 2 until work measures 19cm ending with a RS row.
Next row: 1ch, 12dc in yarn A, 12dc in yarn B, 12dc in yarn C, 12dc in yarn D, 12dc in yarn E, 12dc in yarn F, turn.
Next row: 1ch, 12dc in yarn F, 12dc in yarn E, 12dc in yarn D, 12dc in yarn C, 12dc in yarn B, 12dc in yarn A, turn.
Next row: 1ch, 5dc in yarn A, sl st into next 3 sts, 4dc in yarn A, 5dc in yarn B, sl st into next 3 sts, 4dc in yarn B, 5dc in yarn C, sl st into next 3 sts, 4dc in yarn C, 5dc in yarn D, sl st into next 3 sts, 4dc in yarn D, 5dc in yarn E, sl st into next 3 sts, 4dc in yarn E, 5dc in yarn F, sl st into next 3 sts, 4dc in yarn F, turn.
Next row: 1ch, 4dc in yarn F, 3ch, skip the 3 sl sts, 5dc in yarn F, 4dc in yarn E, 3ch, skip the 3 sl sts, 5dc in yarn E, , 4dc in yarn D, 3ch, skip the 3 sl sts, 5dc in yarn D, , 4dc in yarn C, 3ch, skip the 3 sl sts, 5dc in yarn C, , 4dc in yarn B, 3ch, skip the 3 sl sts, 5dc in yarn B, , 4dc in yarn A, 3ch, skip the 3 sl sts, 5dc in yarn A, turn.
Next row: 1ch, 5dc in yarn A, 1dc into each ch, 4dc in yarn A, 5dc in yarn B, 1dc into each ch, 4dc in yarn B, 5dc in yarn C, 1dc into each ch, 4dc in yarn C, 5dc in yarn D, 1dc into each ch, 4dc in yarn D, 5dc in yarn E, 1dc into each ch, 4dc in yarn E, 5dc in yarn F, 1dc into each ch, 4dc in yarn F.
Fasten off.
Making up
With RS facing sew the front and back together, making sure the button hole band is underneath the button band.
Turn right way out and sew buttons in line with the button holes.
Insert cushion and fasten buttons.
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