My Round Sakura Mandala meets Granny Stitch Cushion

I love to crochet the Sakura pattern so it was my first go to when I wanted to make a cushion with a mandala pattern.

The pattern I used was for a market bag so I completed the full motif up to the start of the netting. I then added a full round of double crochet, then the next round was granny stitch clusters of three double crochets into the top of every third DC.

I did a total 3 rounds of granny stitch with a chain in between each cluster but without any increase.

For the back of the cushion I decided to make it plain granny stitch and followed the pattern in the second link below then simply inserted a cushion and stitched both sides together with a seam of single crochet.

I think it turned out nice and I love the variegated colour. This should also be well wearing and washable as the yarn is 100% cotton.

Sakura Pattern for the Front

found here

Granny Stitch Pattern for the Reverse

found here

Yarn

LilySugar ‘n Cream Ombres 10ply, and is available from Ribbon Rose, see link here.
Lily Sugar and Cream Ombre is a natural, soft and absorbent worsted weight yarn of 100% cotton, that comes in a range of colourful, pretty prints. Long-lasting and with fun, variegated colour prints, this is an ideal yarn for hats, scarves, vests, ponchos, shawls, blankets, cardigans and jumpers… and now cushions!
Colour Cool Breeze
3 balls