Free Pattern: The Enchanted Garden Labyrinth Cushion

Free Pattern: The Enchanted Garden Labyrinth Cushion

Dive into a whimsical world with the Enchanted Garden Labyrinth Cushion, featuring intricate floral motifs and a mesmerizing maze-like design. This cushion brings a touch of magic and mystery to any space, making it a perfect addition to your home decor.

Materials Needed

• DK weight cotton yarn in the following colors:
  • Forest Green
  • Lavender
  • Rose Pink
  • Buttercup Yellow
• 4.0 mm crochet hook
• Cushion form (approximately 40 cm x 40 cm)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Creating the Granny Squares

1. Magic Ring: Begin with a magic ring using forest green yarn.
2. Round 1:
   • Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc into the ring.
   • Ch 2, *3 dc into the ring, ch 2; repeat from * 2 more times.
   • Join with a sl st to the top of ch 3. (You should have 12 dc and 4 ch-2 spaces)
3. Round 2:
   • Sl st to the next ch-2 space.
   • Ch 3, 2 dc in the same space, ch 2, 3 dc in the same space (corner made).
   • Ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next ch-2 space, ch 1; repeat from * 2 more times.
   • Join with a sl st to the top of ch 3.
4. Round 3: Change to lavender yarn.
   • Sl st to the next ch-2 space.
   • Ch 3, 2 dc in the same space, ch 2, 3 dc in the same space.
   • Ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch-1 space, ch 1.
   • *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next ch-2 space, ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch-1 space, ch 1; repeat from * 2 more times.
   • Join with a sl st to the top of ch 3.
5. Round 4: Change to rose pink yarn.
   • Sl st to the next ch-2 space.
   • Ch 3, 2 dc in the same space, ch 2, 3 dc in the same space.
   • Ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch-1 space, ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch-1 space, ch 1.
   • *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next ch-2 space, ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch-1 space, ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch-1 space, ch 1; repeat from * 2 more times.
   • Join with a sl st to the top of ch 3.
6. Round 5: Change to buttercup yellow yarn.
   • Sl st to the next ch-2 space.
   • Ch 3, 2 dc in the same space, ch 2, 3 dc in the same space.
   • Ch 1, 3 dc in each ch-1 space around, ch 1.
   • *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next ch-2 space, ch 1, 3 dc in each ch-1 space around, ch 1; repeat from * 2 more times.
   • Join with a sl st to the top of ch 3.
7. Fasten off and weave in ends. Repeat to make a total of 16 squares.

Assembling the Cushion

8. Arrange the squares in a 4x4 grid, alternating colors to create a labyrinth pattern.
9. Join the squares using a whip stitch or your preferred joining method.

Adding the Border

10. With forest green yarn, crochet a border around the entire cushion:
    • Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each stitch and ch-1 space around, working 3 sc in each corner ch-2 space. Join with sl st to the first sc.
    • Round 2: Ch 3, dc in each sc around, working 3 dc in each corner sc. Join with sl st to the top of ch 3.
11. Fasten off and weave in ends.
12. Insert the cushion form and enjoy your Enchanted Garden Labyrinth Cushion!