In Bloom Cushions

Bring the beauty of nature indoors with the In Bloom Cushions, a radiant duo of botanically inspired designs interpreted with a modern, graphic feel. What do you see? A seed head, perhaps, or a perfectly formed flower in full summer bloom.
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​The smaller cushion, measuring around 30cm (12in) in diameter, is all about soft detail. Puff stitches create gentle texture, while a playful ruffle border adds a light-hearted flourish. Featured in three warm shades of Scheepjes Colour Crafter, the colour placement is reversed on the back — a thoughtful detail that makes efficient use of yarn and offers a subtle variation when turned.
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​Bigger in scale, the striking 35cm (13¾in) cushion uses tapestry crochet, with post stitches forming the bold surface design. Popcorn stitches add bursts of texture that suggest seeds nestled in pods. Worked in joined rounds and seamed into place, the design holds its shape with a softly stretched finish.
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​Styled together in coordinating colours or displayed as stand-alone pieces, these cushions offer a satisfying way to explore shape and stitch on an achievable scale.
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​Available in Scheepjes Pattern Portfolio Volume 3: Colour Crafter as a printed booklet in Dutch and English (UK terminology) via Scheepjes retailers, or as a digital download via Ravelry.

Materials

Scheepjes Colour Crafter (100% Premium Acrylic (Anti Pilling); 100g/300m) Large Cushion Yarn A 1026 Lelystad x 2 balls Yarn B 1711 Leeuwarden x 1 ball 35cm diameter round cushion insert

Medium Cushion Yarn C 1130 Sittard x 1 ball Yarn D 1241 Den Bosch x 1 ball Yarn E 1827 Drachten x 1 ball 30cm diameter round cushion insert 4mm crochet hook

GAUGE/TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but different measurements may result in different yarn amounts and different size cushion inserts being needed