Round the Garden Cushion

Round the Garden Cushion by The Missing Yarn

Project Overview

The Round the Garden Cushion is a beginner-friendly crochet project designed by Cassie Ward. This delicate flower cushion features a modular construction made up of numerous small hexagons that combine to create a pretty floral design. The finished cushion measures 33 x 43cm (13 x 17 inches) and is filled with a cushion filler insert.

Design and Construction

The cushion showcases a vibrant floral aesthetic achieved through the strategic arrangement of hexagonal motifs. Each individual hexagon measures approximately 7cm and is crocheted separately before being assembled together. The modular hexagon approach allows crafters to work on manageable sections while building toward the complete design. The bright, zesty color palette creates visual impact and brings the floral pattern to life with a contemporary feel.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

This project employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for beginners. The pattern utilizes hexagon motifs as its primary construction element, allowing crafters to practice shaping and joining techniques. While specific stitch names are not detailed in the pattern documentation, the hexagon construction demonstrates classic crochet shaping methods that create geometric forms through increases and decreases.

Materials and Yarn

The Round the Garden Cushion is designed to work with 3.5mm crochet hook and uses Scheepjes Organicon 100% Cotton Organic yarn, a soft 4-ply cotton available in 50g balls (170 metres per ball). The pattern calls for six coordinated yarn colors:

• Yarn A (Sapling): 3 balls - the primary color
• Yarn B (Gentle Primrose): 1 ball
• Yarn C (Apple Blossom): 1 ball
• Yarn D (Lavender): 1 ball
• Yarn E (Desert Bloom): 1 ball
• Yarn F (Bright Ocean): 1 ball

The pattern specifies a tension of one hexagon measuring approximately 7cm when worked with the 3.5mm hook. Crafters may substitute any 4-ply cotton yarn that achieves the same tension, offering flexibility in material selection while maintaining the intended finished dimensions.

Difficulty Level

Rated at beginner difficulty, this cushion project is accessible to those new to crochet. The modular hexagon construction breaks the project into manageable sections, making it less intimidating than working on a large piece in one go. The straightforward shaping and assembly process provides an excellent introduction to motif-based crochet design.