Modwen Cushion

Modwen Cushion by Exquisite Crochet UK

What is Being Made

The Modwen Cushion is a stylish and modern decorative cushion designed to enhance living rooms or bedrooms. This downloadable crochet pattern creates a finished cushion featuring a plaid-like stitch pattern that appears intricate but is surprisingly accessible for beginners. The designer suggests that once you complete one or two cushions, you could crochet a matching throw to create a coordinated, cosy aesthetic for your favourite home spaces.

Crochet Techniques Used

This pattern employs Tunisian crochet, a specialized technique that combines elements of crochet and knitting. The Tunisian method involves alternating forward and backward passes to build fabric with a distinctive texture. Additional techniques required include colour changing on the return pass, blocking to shape and finish the piece, locking mattress stitch for seaming, and adding a zip closure to the cushion.

Stitches Used

• Tunisian Simple Stitch (tss) – the primary stitch forming the plaid-like pattern
• Tunisian Slip 1 (tsl 1) – used for shaping and pattern variation
• Tunisian Simple Stitch Bind Off – the finishing technique to secure the final edge
• Chain stitch – foundational stitch for starting the project

Materials

The Modwen Cushion is made using Stylecraft Special Chunky acrylic yarn, a high-quality chunky weight yarn available in a wide colour palette to match your home décor. The yarn is machine washable, making it practical for maintaining your finished cushion. You will need a crochet hook appropriate for chunky yarn, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and mattress stitch seaming, a sewing needle for attaching the zip, and scissors for cutting yarn.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as beginner level, making it suitable for those new to crochet. Although the plaid-like stitch pattern may appear complex, the Tunisian crochet technique is surprisingly straightforward once you understand the forward and backward pass rhythm. The combination of chunky yarn and simple stitches means your work progresses quickly and mistakes are easy to spot and correct.