Nature is beautiful even at a molecular level! Celebrate the riveting world that exists just out of sight with fun science homewares
SCIENCE COLLECTION
DEEP IN THE DNA
Showcase your fascination with the human genome by putting a double helix-inspired pattern on a cushion cover – it’s sure to get all your science-fan friends talking!
CHAIN REACTION
Gift these molecular coasters to a friend who works in a science-related field in order to celebrate the (covalent) bond you share. It’s a great way to show you care at the most fundamental level.
CELL-EBRATE GOOD TIMES
It’s basic biology – we’re all made of cells, just like this motif blanket! Each square contains a natural-looking shape that mimics the organic look of a cell. It’s like peering into a giant rectangular microscope!
MIND OVER MATTER
Hanging in a DNA-esque spiral, these chains of spheres have an abstract scientific look that would brighten up the corner of any laboratory.
IN YOUR ELEMENT
Contemplate the fundamentals of existence while you sort your notebooks in this periodic table-inspired pouch. Choose a few elements to embroider on!
DNA CUSHION
Researching your family tree? Find genetic science fascinating? Celebrate the building blocks of life with Alice Tarry’s DNA cushion
■ Rico Essential Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/120m), 6 balls of Black (090), 1 ball of each: Natural (051), Banana (063), Grass Green (066), Azalea (068), Dark Turquoise (071), Violet (111)
■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook
■ 16in (40.5cm) cushion pad
■ Stitch Markers
TENSION
22 stitches x 14 rows measures approx 10cm (measured over pattern)
MEASUREMENTS
Cushion measures approx 42x42cm (16½x16½in)
ABBREVIATIONS
FPdtr Yrh twice, starting at the front, insert hook from front to back to front around the post of the indicated st, complete as for dtr FPdtr2tog (Yrh twice, starting at the front, insert hook from front to back to front around the post of the indicated st, yrh and pull up loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops, yrh and draw through 2 loops) twice, yrh and draw through all loops on hook reverse dc Insert hook in next st to right (or left if left-handed), yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook
For a full list, see page 78
NOTES
The DNA cables are worked on the RS rows. When changing colour mid-row, twist the ends of the colours together. Pick up the new colour in the last yrh of
