Seren Cushion

Seren Cushion by Hello Moon Crochet

Project Overview

The Seren Cushion is an intermediate-level crochet pattern designed by Hayley Hall of Hello Moon Crochet. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a striking 30x30cm cushion featuring a modern take on classic patchwork motifs. The design combines geometric hexagon shapes with contrasting yarn colors to produce a visually dynamic finished piece suitable for home décor.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a complete cushion cover measuring 30x30cm, designed to fit a standard cushion pad. The cushion features a patchwork-inspired front panel composed of interlocking hexagon motifs in two contrasting colors. The pattern offers flexibility in finishing options: crafters can add a simple solid back panel or repeat the hexagon design on both sides to create a reversible cushion.

Crochet Techniques Used

The Seren Cushion employs several key crochet techniques to achieve its textured, dimensional appearance. Hexagons are worked in the round, allowing for organic shaping and structure. Vertical and horizontal half hexagons are worked in rows and strategically joined together to form the complete patchwork design. The pattern utilizes contrasting colored yarn for joining, which creates a striking visual effect and emphasizes the geometric divisions between motifs. Blocking is an important finishing technique in this pattern—each motif should be gently steam blocked on a blocking board before joining to ensure clean lines and professional results.

Stitches Used

• Raised Front Post Treble Stitches: These stitches are central to the Seren Cushion design, creating raised texture and visual interest across the hexagon motifs
• Chain Stitches: Used throughout the pattern as foundational stitches; the starting chain counts as a stitch throughout the pattern
• Half Hexagons: Worked in both vertical and horizontal orientations to complete the patchwork design

Materials and Yarn Specifications

This pattern is designed to work with Aran weight yarn, a medium-weight yarn category ideal for creating structured, dimensional projects. The pattern features Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran (184 meters per 100g ball; 100% acrylic fiber) in two colorways: Blush Pink as the main color and Mustard Yellow as the contrasting color. The total yarn requirement is approximately 115 grams, divided as 80g in the main color and 35g in the contrasting color. Two 100g balls of Paintbox Simply Aran are recommended: one ball in Blush Pink 253 and one ball in Mustard Yellow 223.

The pattern notes that any yarn working to the same tension as Paintbox Simply Aran can be substituted, allowing crafters flexibility in yarn selection while maintaining the intended finished dimensions and drape. A 5.5mm crochet hook is required to achieve proper tension with the specified yarn weight.

Pattern Format and Notes

The Seren Cushion pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF and is written using UK crochet terminology. The pattern includes standard crochet abbreviations and special stitch definitions to guide crafters through each step. The finished cushion is designed to fit a 30x30cm cushion pad, making it a practical home accessory project. This intermediate-level pattern is suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to work with textured stitches and multi-part construction techniques.