Mixing pretty pastels with neon brights, this cushion uses striking colour combos and textured stitch techniques to maximum effect.

If learning new crochet skills (or hooking up a statement accessory) is on your to-do list for the new year, then give this project a go. In addition to basic stitches such as double crochet, you’ll use bobble stitch, puff stitch and spike stitch, all in alternating yarn colours, to build up eye-catching circular patterns.

We’ve included a step-by-step guide to each of these so you can practise them before starting – a top tip when finishing off a puff or bobble stitch is to pull the yarn tightly to make them stand out.

This Mandala Cushion Crochet Pattern is designed by Miki Hemphill and was first published in Mollie Makes magazine issue 74.