First I started with a simple granny square (the cushion in the background). Using the bright turquoise and contrasting it with the black, I was hoping to give this stitch a modern feel. On one side is one big square, and on the other, four smaller squares giving a different feel to each side. I was really pleased with the effect.
My idea for the second cover was to make it in the turquoise and then make some motifs in the same colour to add some texture. I found a lovely pattern on One Little Rayndrop's blog. As I was adding some motifs, I decided to make the "bumpy" rows random.
I went onto Crochet Pattern Central and found some flower designs that I liked. I decided that the turquoise wouldn't be enough interest so I made a couple of flowers in black.
Then the best bit...a gorgeous butterfly modified from a pattern on King Soliel. As you can see, I did the last round or two in black to give the butterfly a bit more definition on the cushion. I love it and will definitely make some more butterflies.
I love the fact with crocheted covers, you crochet them around the cushions and if you've made them the correct size, they fit so neatly!
Gillian x
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