Turn a plain cushion into something spectacular with a smattering of colourful cross stitch.

Yarn:
100g balls Stylecraft Classique Cotton DK

• A - 2 balls Ivory (3665)

Oddments of the following colours:

• Shell Pink (3666)
• Hot Pink (3668)
• Poppy (3672)
• Plum (3567) This shade has been discontinued. Alternatively, try Rico Design Essentials Cotton DK in Burgundy (000).
• Wisteria (3663)
• Lavender (3673)
• Soft Lime (3663)
• Tropical Jade (3676)
• Sunflower (3662)

Hooks:

• 3.5mm (UK 9, US E/4)
• 4mm (UK 8, US G/6)

Accessories:

• Four buttons
• 30cm or 11.75in square cushion pad
• Tapestry needle

Tension:
18 sts and 22 rows to 10cm or 4in over double crochet using 3.5mm (UK 9, US E/4) crochet hook