Tassel cushion

■ Rico Essential Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/120m) 2 balls of Pistachio (086) 1 ball of each: Denim (108) Fuchsia (014) Pumpkin (087) Dark Teal (040) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ A plain cushion, 33x33cm ■

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