Stitch a stunning home accessory with this intricate cable motif pillow.

FINISHED MEASUREMENT

18 inches square

MATERIALS

Garnstudio Drops Alaska medium (worsted) weight wool yarn (1 3/4 oz/77 yds/50g per skein): 9 balls #03 light grey

Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

18-inch-square pillow form

Yarn used

Scheepjes Soft Fun

1 ball each in 2427 (A), 2511 (B), 2515 (C), 2530 (D)

About the yarn

DK; 140m per 50g ball; 60% cotton, 40% acrylic

Tension

Exact tension is not critical for this pattern, but stitches should be tight to avoid having the stuffing show through

This pretty motif uses crocodile stitch for a fun, textured design for you to make and send in for The Big Mandala Swap!

Design by Hugh Metcalf

Yarn used Vinni's Colours Nikkim 1 ball each in white (A), Kingfisher (B), Lavender (C)

About the yarn DK; 199m per 50g ball; 100% cotton

Tension 20 sts = 10cm measured over tr

Hook used 4mm

Measurements & Sizes

Length: 33cm (excl. ears)

To fit: standard hot water bottle 32.5cm long (incl neck) x 20cm wide

Yarn: Wendy Serenity Chunky, shades (A) 3210 Auburn, (B) 3213 Cream, one 100g ball of each, oddment of Black DK

Needles: 6mm

Button: 22mm, black

Measurements

Approximately 76 x 76cm/30 x 30in.

Materials

8 x 50g (85m) balls of Rowan Handknit DK Cotton (100% cotton) in Gooseberry (219) and 2 balls in each of Sugar (303), Flamingo (368), Sea Foam (352) and Delphinium (334).

Size 4.00 crochet hook; a 76 x 76cm cushion pad.

Tension 

Each square measures approximately 15 x 15cm, using 4.00 hook.