This eBook is for a small cushion cover featuring four beach-themed squares: a seashell, an ice cream, a sun umbrella and a lifebuoy. Each square pattern includes a variety of colourway options to inspire your creativity, allowing you to personalise your cushion to match your style. If you have a particular favourite design, you can choose to make four of the same square rather than mixing designs. The squares incorporate a mix of crochet techniques, including intarsia crochet, working in the round, surface slip stitch and appliqué. All techniques are fully explained within the pattern, providing a wonderful opportunity to explore and refine your skills.

⚠ It is written in English only, using US terminology. If you would prefer UK terminology, please let me know and I can provide this. ⚠

ABOUT THE PATTERN

Each square is the same size, measuring approximately 12x12 cm after blocking when made with DK yarn and a 4 mm hook. With the border included, each square has 21 stitches on each side plus 1 stitch in each corner, making them perfect for combining into larger projects. When you join four of these squares together, they match the size of the larger beach-themed squares available in my pattern shop, allowing for seamless integration in your projects. These squares are ideal for a range of designs including blankets, tote bags, and decorative items. This pattern provides detailed instructions on how to crochet the squares, join them together, and create a stylish cushion cover that fits a 25 cm x 25 cm cushion pad. You can also purchase all of these squares along with my larger beach-themed squares, as a bundle for my beach-themed blanket.

SKILL LEVEL

I have assigned an advanced-beginner skill level to this pattern. You should be able to read patterns written in English and be comfortable working in rows and rounds whilst maintaining consistent tension. Additionally, familiarity with standard crochet stitches, from single crochet to treble crochet, is required.

MATERIALS NEEDED

Yarn for 2 each of the squares detailed below (1 for each side of the cushion)
White DK yarn for joining the squares and the two sides of the cushion
25cm x 25cm cushion pad
4mm crochet hook
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Blocking board and/or pins
Stitch markers

For Rubber Ring Square you will also need:
- DK yarn in chosen colours. For the pattern, I used King Cole Big Value DK (50g/145m). Exact colours and yardage used for the pattern are given within the instructions (approximately 12g/35m total):
⛱ Bright blue for the sea
⛱ Orange and white for the lifebuoy
⛱ White for the border

For Seashell Square you will also need:
- DK yarn in chosen colours. For the pattern, I used King Cole Big Value DK (50g/145m). Exact colours and yardage used for the pattern are given within the instructions (approximately 10g/29m total):
⛱ Light blue for the sea
⛱ Bright pink for the shell
⛱ Light pink for the shell outline
⛱ White for the border

For Sun Umbrella Square you will also need:
- DK yarn in chosen colours. For the pattern, I used King Cole Big Value DK (50g/145m). Exact colours and yardage used for the pattern are given within the instructions (approximately 14g/41m total):
⛱ Light blue for the sky
⛱ Dark blue for the sea
⛱ Peach for the sand
⛱ White for the umbrella pole
⛱ 2 contrasting colours for the umbrella - for example, red and yellow

For Ice Cream Square you will also need:
- DK yarn in chosen colours. For the pattern, I used King Cole Big Value DK (50g/145m). Exact colours and yardage used for the pattern are given within the instructions (approximately 11g/32m total):
⛱ Blue for the sky
⛱ Pink for the ice cream
⛱ Peach for the cone
⛱ White for the border
- Yarn bobbins (optional)

Feel free to explore variations by swapping out yarn and hook sizes to achieve a different outcome, and get creative with experimenting with various colours.

DISCLAIMER

You are permitted to make and sell items from this pattern, but please credit DreamWeave Creations as the designer. Reproduction or distribution of this pattern, in part or in whole, is strictly prohibited.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you for looking!