Note on the yarn: The recommended yarn is marketed as DK but works up more like an aran weight. If using another brand, you are advised to use Aran/Worsted weight yarn with the 5mm hook to reach gauge.

This cushion has been designed as a scaled up version of my square from the 2021 Knitcraft/Hobbycraft Granny Square Month Crochet Along. You can find a free version of the pattern on www.fionameadecrochet.com and the whole CAL on www.hobbycraft.co.uk.

This cushion uses traditional US double crochet/UK treble crochet and is constructed diagonally from corner to centre. Each triangular colour block is completed before moving on to the next. This twist on square construction also gives a pleasing rotating diagonal texture to the rows. Each quadrant uses the edge of the previous triangle as its foundation, so there is only 1 seam, joining the final triangle to the first. Using clever sewing this seam is rendered invisible giving an infinitely turning windmill of colour.

The square could be constructed in 4 separate colours, or in 2 colours, placed opposite each other. Three rows of single crochet in a contrasting colour surround the motif to form the border. The finished square is 40cm x 40cm including the white border.

The finished square is sewn to a pre-made cushion cover so you don’t need to work a back, or worry about lining or fastenings!

The pattern includes a full phototutorial for both left and right handed crocheters and includes versions in US and UK terms.

It is suitable for improving beginners.

You will need
5mm crochet hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
Knitcraft Cotton Blend Plain yarn in: Yarn 1: Bright Blue (~25g), Yarn 2: Hot Pink (~25g), Yarn 3: Teal (~25g), Yarn 4: Yellow (~25g), Yarn 5/border: White (~15g)
Hobbycraft Grey Canvas Cushion Cover 40cm x 40cm
40cm x 40cm cushion pad
Sewing needle and white thread (or if you border is not white, thread to match)
8 Safety pins

Terms and conditions of use: Do not copy these notes, images or charts, either digitally or in hard copy. Do not share them online. This pattern is for personal use only. You can sell the items you make, but you must credit me, “Fiona Meade Crochet”, as the designer and link to this pattern on Ravelry/Etsy. You do not have permission to use my photographs for promotion, please take your own pictures. You are not allowed to make photo or video tutorials for this pattern, online or off-line. If you wish to use this pattern in a class or as part of a kit, you must seek full written permission from me (fionameade.crochet@gmail.com) and you must buy a full price copy of the pattern for each individual kit/participant.