Riversmeet Cushion by Sam Linney

Riversmeet Cushion

Crochet
November 2020
Aran (8 wpi) ?
13 stitches and 9 rows = 4 inches
in mosaic stitch pattern
4.0 mm (G)
364 yards (333 m)
UK

In Topsham the rivers Exe and Clyst meet at the estuary, a stunning, everchanging landscape.

A mosaic crochet cushion worked flat using aran weight yarn. One square shaped piece is made and the cushion is backed with fabric.

Sizes
Length: 75cm 29½in
Width: 75cm 29½in

Skills
Chain, double crochet, mosaic crochet, sewing

Yarn
Yarn A: 1 skein of West Yorkshire Spinners Aran Fleece (100% Bluefaced Leicester; 166m 182 yds per 100g skein) in Ecru
Yarn B: 1 skein of West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft Wild Shetland (100% Shetland wool; 166m 182 yds per 100g skein) in Turning Tides (790)

Materials
77cm square natural linen fabric for backing
Strong cotton thread
Cushion insert

Hook and Accessories
4mm crochet hook
Yarn needle
Sewing needle

Gauge
13 st and 9 rows to 10cm 4in over mosaic stitch pattern using 4mm hook, after washing and blocking