Vintage florals

Knit a spring jumper embellished with pretty crocheted blooms

For those who enjoy decorating their home seasonally, this pretty in petals flower cushion will be the ideal sofa companion for the spring. The blooming irises are the focal point of the cushion, with

■ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Clematis (1390) Yarn B Lemon (1020) Yarn C Tea Green (2189) Yarn D Cornish Blue (1841) Yarn E Blue Sky (2186) Yarn F Grape (106

4 rows Yarn A. 4 rows Yarn B. Cast on 55 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn A. Row 1 (WS) Ktbl in each st. Begin working in moss stitch and stripe pattern as follows: Row 2 *K1, P1; rep from * to last

YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Truly Scrumptious (DK, 50% recycled polyester – recycled plastic bottles), 50% acrylic, 100g/108m) 3 balls of Yarn A Buttercream Icing (302) 1 ball each of Yarn B Rose Barfi

Crochet a vibrant sleeve to protect your next good read