Totally tropical
Simply Crochet|Issue 111
Life is sweet with Catherine Venner’s tasty fruit design
Totally tropical

YOU WILL NEED

King Cole Pricewise DK (100% acrylic, 100g/290m)

2 balls each:

White (001)

Natural (046)

1 ball each:

Mustard (1740)

Acid (038)

Grass (272)

Shamrock (039)

A 6mm (US J/10) hook

Stitch markers

2 toggles, 3cm long

Cushion pad, 45x45cm

For yarn stockists contact King Cole 01756 703670 www.kingcole.com

TENSION

10 sts and 9.5 rows to measure

10x10cm (4x4in) over double crochet using 2 strands of yarn held together as a single strand and a 6mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension

MEASUREMENTS

Cushion cover measures 46x46cm (18x18in)

ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 94

Pineapple on pizza is controversial, but we can all agree that pineapple on a cushion is a very good idea.

NOTES

Cushion Cover is made up of 1 Front Panel and 2 Back Panels. The Back Panels will overlap once joined and be secured with toggles. Pattern is worked with 2 strands of yarn held together as a single strand throughout. When changing colour, twist the strands together and carry the unused colour across the WS of your work.

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