Pull together an eclectic aesthetic with a textured statement piece – think tassels, knots and neutrals. Rugs and wall hangings score pretty highly in the nomad style stakes, but it’s this cushion that’s got us simultaneously dreaming of souks and delving deep into our yarn stash. Inspired by Moroccan textiles, the loop stitch also gives it impressive 70s credentials.

MATERIALS
■ Knitcraft Leader of the Pac Aran Yarn, 90% acrylic/10% alpaca, 170m/185yd per 100g, two balls each in Cream (Yarn A) and Mink (YarnB)
■ 6mm (UK 4, US J/10) crochet hook
■ 8 x 1 0 c m ( 3 1/ 8 x 4 “ ) piece of cardboard
■ 45 x 45cm (173⁄4 x 173⁄4”) cushion pad
■ Yarn needle

FINISHED SIZE
Each cushion panel should measure approx. 47 x 47cm (181⁄2 x 181⁄2”)