Shooting star

Tip for long-tail cast-on Join two yarn ends with a knot, insert the needle under the knot with strands either side and begin casting on. Once the total number of stitches has been cast on, cut one of

■ Cascade 220 (100% wool, 100g/200m) 3 skeins of Yarn A Cotton Candy (9478) 1 ball of Yarn B Ruby (9404) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ 6 buttons, 20mm ■ A cushion pad, 40x40cm For yarn stockists contact www

ANNIKEN ALLIS has used a two-colour zigzag mosaic pattern for this elegant cushion cover design. It’s knitted in two shades of Cascade’s 220 Superwash, a DK-weight wool that comes in a huge choice of

Emma Leith’s fabric and yarn combo makes adding detail easy. Pick a floral print and you’re already halfway there! ■ Yarnsmiths Create DK (100% acrylic, 100g/290m), 2 balls of Yarn A Cream (3050), 1 b

MATERIALS Of Caron Simply Soft, 1 170g ball in each of Bone (9703) A, Autumn Maize (0008) B and Taupe (9783) C for Brown version; Cobalt Blue (9784) A, Plum Perfect (9761) B and Sage (9705) C for Blue

■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unlessotherwise noted. ■ Press seams open, unless otherwiseinstructed. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ Quilted by Cath Brough(cumbrianlongarmquiltin