Liquorice Rose Blanket & Cushion Set in West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab - Downloadable PDF

Liquorice Rose Blanket & Cushion Set – Crochet Pattern by Emma Leith in West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK

This downloadable PDF crochet pattern by designer Emma Leith presents the Liquorice Rose Blanket & Cushion Set, a coordinating duo worked in the vibrant West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK yarn. Rated as an intermediate skill level project, the pattern delivers two beautifully matched home accessories: a generous lap blanket and a matching cushion cover, both built from striking multicolour motifs in a bold, contemporary palette.

What Is Being Made

The pattern covers two distinct but coordinating projects:

• Liquorice Rose Lap Blanket – a square lap blanket measuring approximately 100 x 100cm, constructed by joining individual crocheted motifs together to form a cohesive, colourful throw.
• Liquorice Rose Cushion Cover – a square cushion cover measuring approximately 50 x 50cm, designed to complement the blanket using the same motif construction and colour palette, finished with a zip closure.

Together, the set makes an eye-catching addition to any living space, with the bold colour combinations inspired by the contrast of deep, rich tones against bright, zesty shades — very much in keeping with the Liquorice Rose name.

Techniques Used

• Motif construction – both the blanket and cushion are built from individual square motifs, each measuring approximately 15 x 15cm, which are then joined together. This join-as-you-go or seamed approach is a classic crochet method that allows colour changes to be managed motif by motif.
• Colour work – the pattern uses six distinct yarn colours, requiring confident management of multiple strands and colour changes across motifs.
• Joining motifs – assembling individual motifs into a larger fabric is a key intermediate technique, requiring neat finishing and consistent tension to ensure a flat, even result.
• Cushion construction – the cushion cover involves additional making-up skills, including the insertion of a zip fastening to allow the cover to be removed and washed.
• Tension management – achieving the stated tension of one motif measuring approximately 15 x 15cm using a 4mm hook is essential to ensure the finished dimensions are accurate.

Stitches Used

The pattern is written using UK crochet terminology. The following stitches and techniques are referenced:

• Double crochet (dc) – the UK equivalent of US single crochet; a short, tight stitch used to create a dense, neat fabric.
• Treble crochet (tr) – the UK equivalent of US double crochet; a taller stitch that adds height and drape, commonly used in motif construction.
• Chain (ch) – used to form the foundation and to create chain spaces within the motif design.
• Chain spaces (ch-sp) – gaps formed by chains that are worked into on subsequent rounds, a hallmark of lacy or open motif crochet.
• Slip stitch (sl st) – used to join rounds and move yarn to a new position without adding height.
• Yarn round hook (yrh) – the fundamental action used within treble crochet and other stitches.

Materials

• Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK, used in six colourways:
  • A – Zesty Orange (476), 2 x 100g balls
  • B – Very Berry (647), 2 x 100g balls
  • C – Natural Cream (010), 2 x 100g balls
  • D – Phantom Black (099), 2 x 100g balls
  • E – Harbour Blue (746), 2 x 100g balls