Love cushion

I've designed my first cushion pattern from scratch, inspired by a tweed-wool cushion I spotted in a country house magazine. The one in the magazine was just the flecks, without the heart. For mine, there's a heart on both sides, and the wool is Patons Wool Blend Aran - quite a hardy, waxy wool, so I think it'll last well. I have to say I'm rather pleased with it!

This has kept me occupied for the past couple of weeks, although really it crocheted up pretty fast using Granite Stitch. It's the first of the Christmas presents I'll be crocheting over the next couple of months. Still to follow are scarves, slippers and hats! I'd better get a wriggle-on, it's only 59 days away! Yikes! I'll be busy making more of the flower brooches for charity on Tuesday 2 November at The Wool Pack - hope you can join me and my fellow knitters and crocheters!