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Retro cushions

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Jess Bennett

“When I received this yarn in the post, the bright jewel tones paired with that vibrant orange felt really evocative of the 70s. I was reminded of the craft books that my mum had from that era with their bold pictorial designs. I took inspiration from these and from the summer theme to create this sun design. For the back, I knew I wanted to let the gorgeous rainbow stripes do the talking, so I kept the stitch pattern really simple.” Discover more designs by Jess on Instagram at @rock_salt_plum

Sam Sabido

“I was delighted to be asked to take part in this challenge and was excited to work with this yarn! I opted for a design that showcased how well these bright colours can work together by contrasting the Technicolour with the solid-colour stripes. I also love the texture that the loop stitch brings to the cushion cover. This cushion is a quick and fun make and I hope others will be or on Instagram at @samsabidocrochets

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