the Lotus of Cheng Du by Mark Roseboom

the Lotus of Cheng Du

Crochet
September 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
4.0 mm (G)
1000 - 1300 yards (914 - 1189 m)
15 inches in width
US
Dutch English

The Lotus of Cheng Du is a pattern out of the third book from the Guy with the Hook; Memory. It is inspired on the big lotus pond in People’s Park - Cheng Du.

Hook size needed: 4.0mm

Required yarn: Scheepjes Terrazzo comes in balls of 50 grams with a length of 191 yards of yarn. The yarn consists of 70% wool and 30% viscose. You will need the following amounts:

Color A: 1 ball of colorway 742 Pietra
Color B: 1 ball of colorway 745 Pergamana
Color C: 1 ball of colorway 723 Rosa
Color D: 1 ball of colorway 724 Garofano
Color E: 1 ball of colorway 720 Sangria
Color F: 1 ball of colorway 708 Pistacchio
Color G: 1 ball of colorway 757 Cavalletta

Other materials needed: 1 cushion with a diameter of 16 inches.

Size of project: The finished size of the cushion will be the same as the cushion used. If you only want to crochet the circle for the top/bottom – it will measure approximately 15 inches.

Memory is available in the Etsy shop from the Guy with the Hook or any Scheepjes retailer.