Oistins Cushion

This design uses the provisional crochet cast on method which allows the columns of tapered calliper cables to grow out of the centre of the cushion. With slip stitches used to create subtle stripes which break up the areas of stocking stitch this cushion is backed with a bright woven fabric for a modern interiors look

Skill Level Advanced beginner upwards

Materials 3 x balls Jeanette Sloan Baby Alpaca DK (100m per 50g or 109 yards per 1 3/4 oz) shown in sh Menthe or 3 x balls Eden Cottage Whitfell DK (100m per 50g or 109 yards per 1 3/4 oz) sh Misty Woods Finished Size Cushion measures 35 cm wide x 35 cm long (13 ¾ in wide x 13 ¾ in long)

Needles One pair 3.50 mm (US 4) needles 3.50 mm (US 4) crochet hook Cable needle (optional )

Also Needed 0.5m (½ yard) of co-ordinating fabric Matching sewing thread Darning needle 35 cm wide x 35 cm long (13 ¾ in wide x 13 ¾ in long) cushion pad 4 x small buttons (1 cm diameter)