The Mowden Cushion adds stylish and modern look to your living room or bedroom. This plaid like stitch pattern seems intricate but is surprisingly easy to crochet. Once you make a cushion or two, why not crochet a matching throw to give your favourite spot at home the extra cosy factor?
The Cushion is made in Stylecraft Special Chunky acrylic yarn that is available in a great colour palette, so you can match it to your home décor. Moreover, this high-quality yarn is machine washable; the perfect option to keep your make pristine for long.

Skills required
Chain, Tunisian crochet technique (alternating forward and backward passes), Tunisian simple stitch (tss), Tunisian slip 1 (tsl 1), changing colours on return pass, Tunisian simple stitch bind off, blocking, locking mattress stitch, adding a zip.

Materials and tools
Stylecraft Special Chunky (100% Acrylic, | Bulky | 100 g (3.5 oz) = 144 m (157 yds)), Cream (#1005) (A) 2 skeins, Pale Rose (#1080) (B) 1 skein, Denim (#1302) (C) 1 skein

Tunisian crochet hook size 7 mm with cable (at least 40 cm (16 in)) or size to obtain the gauge
43 x 43 cm (17 x 17 in) pillow form
35.5 cm (14 in) zip
Thread matching A
Sewing needle
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Notes
The Modwen Cushion is worked flat, RS facing from right to left and assembled using the Locking Mattress.
The colours are alternated as follows: 2 rows in A, followed by 2 rows in B, 2 rows in A and 2 rows in C.
The stitch count refers to the number of lps on hook on FP.