We will work through different stitch combinations and placements each week as we complete our very own cushion cover designed by Karen to be the perfect follow on from our beginners’ course. We will look at clusters, front post trebles, bobbles and more!
Each week we will work on a few lines forming a section of the pattern during the virtual sessions we will work on a 12 stitch sample piece. After each session you will need to do a few hours of crochet at home to complete the full size rows of your cushion if you want to complete before the end of the course. This will help to reinforce your learning during the sessions and give you a great excuse to avoid cleaning the house as you will be doing your homework (please note, we accept no responsibility for any domestic issues caused by choosing crochet over cleaning).
During the sessions
Firstly we will look at which colour will go where if you have bought you own yarn, an original colourway or just fancy switching things up a bit. We will discover hints and tips when counting foundation chains and get started on both the front and the back of the cushion in this session. There will be some work into the third loop of your chains, picots and bobbles too!
We will begin to create patterns with colours and look at the differences between wrong and right sides before moving on to creating the large corkscrew flowers that feature near the centre of the cushion. We will continue to work on the cushion back at the end of this session for a bit of a rest after those flowers!
Then we will work with double trebles, bobbles, front post trebles, V stitches and a little waffle too! Sadly not real waffles but you can treat yourself to a biscuit or two instead so it’s not all bad.
We will work through the central section of the cushion, joining the two halves together. There will be crossed trebles as well, before working to complete the back of your cushion ready for final touches in the last session.
We will then look at the finishing touches to your cushion including it’s button band, mini corkscrew flowers, how to sew it up and how to add a border to the outside edge if required.
Rosie Timperley –
Challenging course but well worth the effort once you have the finished cushion cover! Stick with it! Lots of encouragement from Karen and from within the group and enjoyed going away and working on the cover during the week.
Hilary Turner –
Did the course almost immediately after I learnt the basics of crochet and thoroughly enjoyed the challenge and confidence it gave me to try more complicated projects. Have a second cushion half finished – New Year’s resolution to finish it!