Christmas Stocking Granny Square

Hello everyone, Christmas is just around the corner. I like to make these Christmas themed granny squares each year. You can do alot with them, Make a blanket out of them, a table runner, or even use them as ornaments. 

This year I made the stocking. After a few failed trials, I finally came with one that I liked. 

Materials:

• Yarn: Ayda Hilal 100% Acrylic 100 grams / 235 m in colors HLL224 , HLL240 and HLL202. 
• Hook: 3 mm
• Tapestry needle

Measurements: 14 cm / 5.5 inch X 14 cm / 5.5 inch

Abbreviations:

• SC: single crochet
• DC: double crochet
• HDC: half double crochet
• CH: chain
• SL ST: slip stitch

The Stocking

With red yarn, chain 27, Work as follows:

Row 1: in  the fourth ch from the hook make a dc, dc in the next 9 chs, dc2tog twice, dc in the next 9 chs, 2 dc in the last ch, turn.

Row 2, 3 and 4: ch 3 (count as a double crochet), dc in the first dc, dc in the next 9, dc2tog twice, dc in the next 9 chs, 2 dc in the last ch, turn.

for the fourth row skip the last 2 dc, instead make a hdc and sl st.


















Now we are going to work on the edge of the rows, sc and hdc in the dc of the third row, dc and hdc in the dc of the second row, sc and a sl st in the dc of the first row. Cut of the thread and weave in the loose end.

For the upper edge of the stocking, using the white yarn make ch 14,

Row 1: in the forth ch from the hook make a dc, dc into each ch., turn.
Row 2: ch 3 (count as a dc), dc into each st. cut off the thread and weave in the loose ends.

The Square

With the green yarn make a magic ring.

Round 1: ch 2 (count as a dc), 2 dc, ch 2, *(3 dc, ch 2)* repeat 3 times. Sl st into 2^nd chain in the beginning of the round.

Round 2-7: ch 2, *dc into each st to next ch 2 space, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) into the ch 2 space, repeat from * 4 times, sl st into 2^nd ch in the beginning of the round. 

Round 8: With the red yarn make a standing double crochet (or ch 2), *dc into each st to next ch 2 space, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) into ch 2 space, repeat from * 4 times, sl st into standing double crochet in the beginning of the round. Cut off the yarn and weave in the loose ends.

Round 9:With the red yarn make a standing sc (or chain 1), *sc into each st to next ch 2 space, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) into the ch 2 space, repeat from * 4 times, sl st into standing sc in the beginning of the round . Cut off the yarn and weave in the loose ends.

Finishing the square:

Sew the parts together using a tapestry needle.

Happy Crocheting!

Check out my Christmas squares from last year.

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Pink Blossoms Scarf

I made this scarf for my little niece Yara. It may not be very appropriate for winter, but it's still warm where I live. I wanted to make it in a more wintry colors, but Yara insisted on these colors. You can customize it to any length or width you want. 

Notes: 

• The pattern is written using American terminology.
• The pattern is a multiples of 5 plus 1.

Measurements: 120 cm / 47 inch X 14 cm / 18.5 inch.

You're going to need:

• Yarn: Alize Diva Baby 100% microfiber acrylic, 100 g, 350 mt, in colors 287 and 276, one skein of each color. 
• Hook: 2.5 mm 
• Tapestry needle.

Stitches Used:

• Ch: Chain

• Sc: Single crochet

• Hdc: Half double crochet

• Dc: Double crochet

• Pc: Popcorn

Popcorn stitch:

1. Start by making 5 dcs. Drop the loop from the hook. 

2. Insert the hook from front to back into the top first dc and the dropped loop.

3. Pull the loop through the st.

4. ch 1 to close the popcorn.


Pattern:

With the blue yarn make (402) Chain.

Row 1: in the second chain from the hook make a sc, (ch 5, skip 4 chains, make a sc in the next ch) repeat to the end of the row. Turn.

Row 2: ch 5 ( count as dc and ch 2), hdc in the ch 5, ch 2, dc in the next sc, (ch 2, hdc in the ch 5, ch 2, dc in the next sc) repeat to the end of the row. Turn. Cut off the thread and weave in the loose end.

Row 3: with the pink yarn make a chain in the last dc, (sc, ch 3, pc in the hdc, ch 3, sc in the next dc) repeat to the end of the row. Turn. Cut off the thread and weave in the loose end.

Row 4: with the blue yarn make a standing dc (or ch3) in the last sc, (ch 2, hdc in the pc, ch2, dc in the sc) repeat to the end of the row. Turn.

Row 5: ch 1, make a sc in the last dc, (ch5, sc in the next dc) repeat to the end of the row. Turn.

Repeat rows 2 to 5 to the required width. For the last repeat stop at row 2.

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Rose Relief Shawl

Hi there! Here is my new shawl with v-shaped rose stripes. It took me a very long time to finish. Although the pattern is very easy, it requires a lot of counting and concentrating. I’ve made another one earlier this year, using one color. Unfortunately, it was purchased before I had a chance to take photos of it.

Skill level: Intermediate

Note: this pattern follows the filet crochet technique. You can learn more about it by watching this video:

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize superlana tig, 75% acrylic, 25% wool, 3.35 oz. (100 g), 623 yards (570 m), in the following colors and quantities: Coffee with Milk 584 (2 skeins) and Cream Mélange 213 (2 skeins).
• Crochet hook, size US D (2.5 mm)

Measurements: 77" x 39" (196 x 98 cm), excluding the fringe.

Crochet terms (US):

• ch: chain.
• sc: single stitch.
• dc: double crochet.
• tc: treble crochet.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• ch5picot: ch 5, sl st to first ch.

Important note:

I have designed the rose relief shawl pattern out of a pixel art drawing I found and liked on pinterest, and so this pattern may be confusing. So let's clear the confusion first; Just imagine it is a cross-stitch embroidery pattern:

• The pattern boxes are of two colors; white and black.
• Each horizontal row of boxes is a crochet row.
• Each row starts with ch 4, and ends with tr stitch to increase the number of the sts tin order to expand the triangle shape. 
• You crochet each row by doing numbers of either dc or ch.
• The black box means work 3 dc
• The white box means work dc, ch 1, dc
• The boxes share the vertical sides, which means the first or last dc 1 is previously mentioned.
• At the bottom of this post, below each image of the patterns I made, there is a link to the same image in HD. It is better to print or save them to your viewing devise so you can follow the design easily.

Instructions:

Note: you are going to start the work from the bottom and up.

Row 1: With dark color, start with ch 6, sl st to first ch, turn.

Row 2: ch 4, dc in first st of row 1, skip 1 ch, ch 1, dc in next ch, ch 1, tr in the same ch, turn.

Row 3: ch 4, dc in tr, skip ch 1 space, ch 1, dc in dc, dc in ch 1 space, dc in dc, skip ch 1 space, ch 1, dc in third ch of ch 4 of previous row, ch 1, tr in the same ch, turn.

Row 4: ch 4, dc in tr, skip ch 1 space, ch 1, dc in dc, dc in ch 1 space, dc in dc 3 times, dc in ch 1 space, dc in dc, skip ch 1 space, ch 1, dc in third ch of ch 4 of previous row, ch 1, tr in the same ch, turn.

Row 5: ch 4, dc in tr, skip ch 1 space, ch 1, dc in dc, dc in ch 1 space, dc in dc 7 times, dc in ch 1 space, dc in dc, skip ch 1 space, ch 1, dc in third ch of ch 4 of previous row, ch 1, tr in the same ch, turn.

Row 6: ch 4, dc in tr, skip ch 1 space, ch 1, dc in dc, dc in ch 1 space, dc in dc, skip dc, ch 1, dc in dc 7 times, skip dc, ch 1, dc in dc, dc in ch 1 space, dc in dc, skip ch 1 space, ch 1, dc in third ch of ch 4 of previous row, ch 1, tr in the same ch, turn.

Row 7: ch 4, dc in tr, skip ch 1 space, ch 1, dc in dc, dc in ch 1 space, dc in dc, skip dc, ch 1, dc in dc, skip ch 1 space, ch 1, dc in dc, skip  dc, ch 1, dc in dc 3 times, skip dc, ch 1, dc in dc, skip ch 1 space, ch 1, dc in dc, skip dc, ch 1, dc in dc, dc in ch 1 space, dc in dc, ch 1, dc in third ch of ch 4 of previous row, ch 1, tr in the same ch, turn.

When you look at the detailed drawing, you will notice the way the crochet pattern matches the rose relief design. Every white box is (skip st, ch 1) crocheted, and every colored box is filled with (dc in dc). 

The detailed drawing clears the beginning of the shawl, once you start and get the idea, the work will go easily.

Follow the pattern as shown in the detailed drawing.

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Color change:

The pattern shows when to change to other color.

Edging:

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Bind on dark color to the edge of last row, ch 1, sc 3 in ch 3 space, *make ch5picot, sc 3 in next ch 3 space, repeat along the side of triangle, change yarn according to color design of shawl.

When you reach the lower angle of the shawl, work as follow: (sc 3, ch5 picot, sc 3) in the first row ch space.

Weave in loose ends and block. Make the fringes along the two sides as shown in the photo.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

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Citrus Scarf

A super easy scarf, perfect for beginners, you only need to know  how to make a double crochet and a chain. It is suitable for adults and children. The pattern is a multiples of 3 + 1. You can customize it to the required length and width.

Measurements:  approx. 129 cm / 50.7 inches x 13.5 / 5.3 inches cm. 

• Yarn: One skein of Alize Diva Silk effect Color (55) white and Alize Diva Baby Color (187) Yellow.
• Hook: 3.0 mm
• Tapestry Needle

Crochet Stitches:
Ch: chain
Dc: double crochet

Pattern:

With white yarn, ch 334.

Row 1: dc into the fourth ch from the hook, dc into each chain, turn.

Rows 2 and 3: ch 3 (count as a dc), dc into each dc, turn.

Cut off the white yarn and weave in the loose ends.

Row 4: with the yellow yarn ch 5 (count as a dc and ch 2), skip one st, dc into the next dc, ((ch 2, skip one st, dc into the next st)), repeat to the end of the row, turn.

Rows 5 and 6: ch 5 ( count as a dc and ch 2), skip one st, dc into the next dc, ((ch 2, skip one st, dc into the next st)), repeat to the end of the row. 

Cut off the yarn and weave in the loose ends.

Rows 7, 8 and 9: with the white yarn repeat row 2.
Cut off the yarn and weave in the loose ends.

Row 10, 11 and 12: with the yellow yarn repeat row 4.
Cut off the yarn and weave in the loose ends.

Row 13, 14 and 15: with the white yarn repeat row 2.
Cut off the yarn and weave in the loose ends.

Row 16, 17 and 18: with the yellow yarn repeat row 4.
Cut off the yarn and weave in the loose ends.

Row 19, 20 and 21: with the white yarn repeat row 2.
Cut off the yarn and weave in the loose ends.

Here is the pattern chart:

Start with 334 chs

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

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Mandala Rays Coaster

Hello everyone! I love Mandalas. There is something very soothing about making them. I make tons each year, but I have never made my own design. I thought I’d give a try the other day, and this is what I came up with. Hope you like it.  

Materials

Yarn: Alize “diva silk effect” yarn, 100% Microfiber Acrylic (100 g), one skein of:

Rose 354 (A)

Cream 01 (B)

Light cream 62  (C)

gray 355 (D)

Hook size 3 m.

Tapestry needle.

The coaster is about 10 1/8” (26 cm) diameter

The instructions are written in US terms

Intermediate level

Making the Mandala

With yarn B, make a magic ring.

Round 1: ch 4 (counts as dtr st), 35 dtr, sl st to 4^th ch of first ch 4. (36 tr)

Round 2: (ch 3 and dtr2tog) in first 3 st, ch 5 * dtr3tog, ch 5, repeat from * to end of round, sl st to first 3dtr cluster, cut yarn.

With yarn A, join in any ch 5 space.

Round 3: ch 1 *(sc 1, hdc, dc, tr, ch 1, tr, dc, hdc, sc 1) in ch 5 space. repeat from *in each ch5 space.  sl st to first sc, cut yarn.

With yarn D, join in any ch 1 space.

Round 4: ch 1, sc in ch 1 space, ch 7, *sc in next ch 1 space, ch 7, repeat from * to end, sl st to first sc.

Round 5: sl st to ch7 space, ch 3, dc 8 in the same ch 7 space, * dc 9 in next ch 7 space, repeat from * to end, sl st to 3^rd  ch of first ch 3, cut yarn.

With yarn C, join in 3^rd  dc of any 9 dc cluster.

Round 6: (ch 3 dtr4tog), ch 4, tr in the 7^th dc of the 9 dc cluster, tr in 3^rd  dc of next 9 dc cluster, ch 4, * dtr5tog in the middle five dc of previous round, ch 4, tr in the 7^th dc of the 9 dc cluster, tr in 3^rd  dc of next 9 dc cluster, repeat from * to end, sl st first (ch 3 dtr4tog) cluster, cut yarn.

With yarn A, join in any ch 4 space to left of dtr5tog cluster.

Round 7: ch 1 *(sc, hdc, dc, tr, 2 dtr) in ch 4 space, (2 dtr, tr, dc, hdc, sc) in next ch 4 space, repeat from* to end, sl st to first ch 1, cut yarn.

With yarn D, join in between 2 scs over dtr5tog of round 6.

Round 8: ch 5 (count as dc and ch 2 space) and dc in the same st, ch 2, sc in tr of previous round, ch 2, sc in space after 2 dtr, ch 2, sc in tr of previous round, ch 2, *(dc, ch 2 dc) between next 2 scs, ch 2, sc in tr of previous round, ch 2, sc in space after 2 dtr, ch 2, sc in tr of previous round, ch 2,  repeat from * to end, sl st to 3^rd ch of first ch 5, cut yarn.

With yarn C, join in any ch 2 space, right of (dc, ch 2, dc) cluster.

Round 9: ch 1, *sc in the ch 2 space, *9 dtr in ch 2 of (dc, ch 2, dc) cluster, sc in next ch 2 space, ch 7, sc in the next ch 2 space, repeat from * to end, sl st to first sc after last ch 7, cut yarn.

With yarn A, join in 5^th dtr of 9 dtr cluster.

Round 10: (ch 4 ((counts as dtr)), dtr, ch 3, 2 dtr) in the same st, ch 3, sc in ch 7 space, ch 3, *(2 dtr, ch 3, 2 dtr) in 5^th dtr, ch 3, sc in ch 7 space, ch 3, repeat from * to end, sl st 4^th ch of first ch 4, cut yarn.

With yarn D, join in ch 3 space of (2 dtrc, ch 3, 2 dtrc) cluster.

Round 11: (ch 4 ((counts as dtr)), 2 dtr, ch 3, 3 dtr) in the ch 3 space, ch 4, (dc, ch 2, dc) in sc, ch 4, *(3 dtr, ch 3, 3 dtr) in ch 3 space, ch 4, (dc, ch 2, dc) in sc, ch 4, repeat from * to end, sl st 4^th ch of first ch 4, cut yarn.

With yarn C, join in ch 3 space.

Round 12: (ch 4 ((counts as dtr)), 3 dtr, 1 picot st, 4 dtr) in the ch 3 space, ch 6, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch 3 space, ch 6, *(4 dtr, 1 picot, 4 dtr) in ch 3 space, ch 6, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch 3 space, ch 6, repeat from * to end, sl st 4^th ch of first ch 4, cut yarn.

Weave in loose yarn and block the mandala.

You can also follow the pattern down here.

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Striped Crochet Cushion Cover

Hello friends, I love small projects, especially when they come to life out of yarn scrapes. In this post I will show you how to make one just like mine. 

Materials

• Yarn: Nako/ Super Inci Hit. Wool 25% premium acrylic 75%, 3.5 oz./100 gram, 197 yd./ 180 mt.
• Colors numbers: 2 skeins of navy blue 3088, one skein of each: white 208, honey 256, gray 193, maroon 999, and dark jeans blue 2273.
• Hook: 5 mm, US size H.
• Six buttons, 0.75”/ 2 cm diameter, colors matching yarn, mine were two honey white, two gray and two maroon.
• Tapestry needle.

Cushion measurements:

Length: 19.5”/ 50 cm

Width: 16.5”/ 42 cm

The instructions are written in US terms

Level: Easy

Crochet terms:

ch: chain

sl st: slip stitch

sc: single stitch

dc: double stitch

The instructions

Note: color sequence is your own choice. First, change color after row 3, then after every two more rows.

Note: always skip the 2 dc, and make 2 dc in ch 1 or ch 2 space.

Front:

Piece 1 (make two)

Follow pattern 1

Row 1: Chain 4, sl st to first ch.

Row 2: Ch 3, dc 2, ch 1, dc 2, turn.                       
                                

Row 3: Ch 3, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 1 space, ch 1, dc 2 in next ch 1 space, ch 1, dc 2 in ch 3  of previous row, turn.

Row 4: Ch 3, dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1, dc 2 in next ch 1 space, ch 2, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, ch 1, dc 2 in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 5: Ch 3, dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) twice, ch 1, dc 2 in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 6: Ch 4, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 3 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1, dc 2 in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 7: Ch 3, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) twice, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) 3 times, ch 1, (dc 2, ch 1, dc 1) in ch 4 of previous row , turn.

Row 8: Ch 3, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 5 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) 2 times, ch 1, dc 2 in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 9: Ch 3, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 3 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) 5 times, ch 1, dc 2 in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 10: Ch 4, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 6 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) 3 times, ch 1, dc 2 in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 11: Ch 3, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 4 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) 6 times, ch 1, (dc 2, ch 1, dc 1) in ch 4 of previous row, turn.

Row 12: Ch 3, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 8 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) 4 times, ch 1, dc 2 in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 13: Ch 3, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 5 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) 8 times, ch 1, dc 2 in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 14: Ch 4, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 9 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) 5 times, ch 1, dc 2 in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 15: Ch 3, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 6 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) 9 times, ch 1, (dc 2, ch 1, dc 1) in ch 4 of previous row, turn.

Row 16: Ch 3, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 11 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) 6 times, ch 1, dc in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 17: Ch 3, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 7 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) 11 times, ch 1, dc 2 in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 18: Ch 4, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 12 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) 7 times, ch 1, dc 2, in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 19: Ch 3, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 8 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) 12 times, ch 1, (dc 2, ch 1, dc 1) in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 20: Ch 3, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 14 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) 8 times, ch 1, dc 2 in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 21: Ch 3, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 9 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) 14 times, ch 1, dc 2 in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 22: Ch 4, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 15 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) 9 times, ch 1, dc 2 in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 23: Ch 3, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 10 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) 15 times, ch 1, (dc 2, ch 1, dc 1) in ch 4 of previous row, turn.

Row 24: Ch 3, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 17 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) 11 times, turn.

Row 25: Ch 3, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 11 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) 17 times, ch 1, dc 2 in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 26: Ch 4, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 18 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) 11 times, ch 1, dc 2 in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 27: Ch 3, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 12 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) 18 times, ch 1, (dc 2, ch 1, dc 1) in ch 3 of previous row, turn. Weave in loose ends.

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Piece 2 (make two)

Follow pattern 2

Row 1: Chain 4, sl st to first ch.

Row 2: Ch 2, dc 2, ch 2, dc 2, turn.                                  
                     

Row 3: Ch 3, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, ch 1, dc in second ch of first ch 2, turn.

Row 4: Ch 3, dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, ch 1, dc 2 in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 5: Ch 3, dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1, dc 2 in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 6: Ch 3, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) twice, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1, dc 2 in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 7: Ch 3, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) twice, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) twice, ch 1, dc 2 in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 8: Ch 3, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 3 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) twice, ch 1, dc 2 in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 9: Ch 3, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 3 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) 3 times, ch 1, dc 2 in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 10: Ch 3, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 3 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) 3 times, ch 1, dc 2 in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 11: Ch 3, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 4 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) 4 times, ch 1, dc 2 in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 12: Ch 3, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 5 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) 4 times, ch 1, dc 2 in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 13: Ch 3, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 5 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) 5 times, ch 1, dc 2 in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 14: Ch 3, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 6 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) 5 times, ch 1, dc 2 in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 15: Ch 3, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 6 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) 6 times, ch 1, dc 2, in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 16: Ch 3, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 7 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) 6 times, ch 1, dc in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 17: Ch 3, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 7 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) 7 times, ch 1, dc 2 in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 18: Ch 3, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 8 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) 7 times, ch 1, dc 2, in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 19: Ch 3, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 8 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, (ch 1, dc 2 in ch 1 space) 8 times, ch 1, dc 2 in ch 3 of previous row, turn.

Row 20: sl st to first ch 1 space, ch 1, sc 2 in next ch 1 space, ch 1, hdc 2 in next ch 1 space, ch 1 (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 6 times, dc 2 in ch 2 space, turn.

Row 21: Ch 3, (dc 2 in ch 1 space, ch 1) 3 times, ch 1, hdc 2 in next ch 1 space, ch 1, sc 2 in next ch 1 space, turn.

Row 22: sl st to second ch 1 space of previous row, ch 1, sc 2 in next ch 1 space, ch 1, hdc 2 in next ch 1 space, ch 1 dc 2 in ch 1 space of previous row, cut yarn.

The patterns are drawn also, if you crochet following drawn pattern.  Sew the pieces together as shown in drawing.

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Making button bands

Bind on dark blue navy yarn to the beginning of one of the short sides of the front (width), ch 2, dc 67, and picking up the stitches tidily, through the side.   

Crochet two more rows, cut yarn.

Back:

Using navy blue.

1^st row: Ch 70, dc in the third ch, dc in each ch to end of row, turn. (68 st)

2^nd- 44^th row: Ch 2 (count as dc), dc in each dc to end of row, turn.

Making buttonholes: 

45^th row: ch 2, dc 10, *skip 1 st, ch 1, dc 8, repeat from * 4 more times, skip 1 st, ch 1, dc 11, turn.

46^th row: ch 2, dc 10, *dc in ch 1 space, dc 8, repeat 4 more times, dc in ch 1 space, dc 11, cut yarn.

Finishing the cushion

weave in loose ends

Flip the button band in front to inside and sew the short ends on sides. Sew the three sides of the back and front of cushion together from inside, sew buttons on button band.

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