Unfurling Cushion by Catherine Venner

Unfurling Cushion

Crochet
April 2025
all 3 are used in this pattern
DK (11 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 15 rows = 4 inches
in Double Crochet
3.5 mm (E)
4.0 mm (G)
35 x 35cm/14 x 14in
UK

This cushion plays homage to the humble fern, using two yarns of contrasting texture held together to bring the appliqué to life.

MATERIALS
● Drops Daisy, 100% wool, 50g/110m/120 yd
Yarn A: Pistachio Ice Cream 08 x 3 balls
● Drops Flora, 65% wool/35% alpaca, 50g/210m/230 yd
Yarn B: Dark Green 32 x 1 ball
● Drops Kid Silk, 75% mohair/25% silk, 25g/210m/230 yd
Yarn C: Apple Green 18 x 1 ball
● 3.5mm & 4mm hooks
● Cushion pad, 35 x 35cm/14 x 14in

YARN ALTERNATIVES
Any DK-weight yarn can be used to create the cushion base, while yarn of similar weights and textures can be used for the appliqué fern.

TENSION
Work 16dc and 15 rows to measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using 4mm hook, or size
required to obtain tension.