IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS
YOU WILL NEED
DK yarn from your stash Approximately 180g in total, 90g for the front and 90g for the back. You will need around 5g each of Yarns A to R and 90g of
Yarn S
Yarn A Cream
Yarn B Pale pink
Yarn C Bright pink
Yarn D Dark pink
Yarn E Burgundy
Yarn F Lilac
Yarn G Purple
Yarn H Light blue
Yarn I Petrol blue
Yarn J Dark blue
Yarn K Emerald green
Yarn L Leaf green
Yarn M Olive green
Yarn N Mustard yellow
Yarn O Ginger
Yarn P Orange
Yarn Q Russet
Yarn R Red
Yarn S Teal blue (for cushion back)
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A pair of 3.5mm needles
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Zip, 30cm
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Cushion pad, 40x40cm
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Blue sewing thread
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Cream sewing thread
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Sewing needle
TOP TIP
Not quite enough colors in your stash for our cushion? Stylecraft have all the colors of the rainbow in their Special DK range. Contact them on 01484 848435 or visit www. stylecraft-yarns.co.uk
STASHBUSTER CUSHION
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