YOU SPIN ME RIGHT ROUND

BY ROMMYNA DE LEEUW
I designed this retro-funky cushion when I realized that the pile of square cushions resting on my box full of LP record-albums were feeling the groove too! I entwined the tunes with the yarn to bring a little bit of the style from those glorious vinyl decades to the living room. You can personalize the label on each cushion you make with your favorite album titles. What better to rest upon than a heap LP cushions after dancing to your favorite grooves?

CRAFT Crochet DIFFICULTY Beginner MATERIALS Yarn Nashua Creative Focus Superwash (50% merino, 50% wool; 218 yds[200m]/3.5 oz[100 gm]); CYCA 4: #36 red (A), 1 skein; #30 black (B), 2 skeins. Note: Yarn amounts called for are for making one pillow top with a fabric back. If a reversible pillow is desired, increase color B by one skein. Hook Sizes E (3.50 mm) and G/7 (4.50 mm) or sizes needed to obtain gauge. Notions Removable stitch marker; tapestry needle; one or two black buttons; stuffing; backing fabric; black sewing thread. AVAILABLE SIZES One size. MEASUREMENTS Approximately 14 in diameter.

GAUGE With G/7 (4.50mm) hook, 16 hdc and 10 rows = 4 in front loop only hdc. To check gauge, ch 18, work 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each rem ch across, turn. Ch 2 (does not count as st), and work 1 hdc in front loop only of each hdc across. Repeat last row 8 times more. Measure swatch, adjust hook size if necessary NOTES First 10 rounds are worked in a spiral; do not join the rounds. Begin joining each round to work in a circle in Rnd 11 with sl st in first st. Beginning with Rnd 15, each round will be joined and turned at the end of each rnd, continuing through the last rnd. STITCH GUIDE Magic Ring: Make a large loop by putting yarn tail behind the working yarn, leaving a few inches. Insert hook into circle from the front and pull up a loop of working yarn, work a ch st. Work the indicated number of sts into the ring. At the end of the first rnd, gently pull yarn tail to close off opening and secure the tail to the inside of work. INSTRUCTIONS CUSHION TOP With smaller hook and color A, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: Work 10 sc into ring. Place stitch marker in last st to mark end of rnd, and move it at the end of each rnd. Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in ea sc around. (20 sc) Rnd 3: Work 1 sc in ea sc around. Rnd 4: Repeat rnd 2. (40sc) Rnds 5-7: Repeat rnd 3. Rnd 8: Repeat rnd 2. (80 sc) Rnds 9 and 10: Repeat rnd 3. Sl st in first st of next rnd to join at the end of rnd 10. Rnd 11: Ch 1 (does not count as st, here and throughout), then work 1sc in ea sc around, sl st in beg sc to join, using color B to work the sl st, end off color A. Rnd 12: Ch 1, then work 1 sc in each sc around, sl st in beg sc to join. Rnd 13: Change to larger hook. Repeat rnd 12. Rnd 14: Ch 2 (does not count as st, here and throughout), then work one hdc in each sc around, sl st in beg hdc to join, turn work. (80 hdc) Note: For the remainder of the cushion, all sts will be worked in the front loop only.

Rnds 15 and 16: Ch 2, then work one hdc in each hdc around, sl st in beg hdc to join, turn. Rnd 17: Ch 2, Work 2 hdc in same st, * hdc in next 3 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc; rep from * until 3 st rem, hdc in last 3 st, sl st in beg hdc to join, turn. (100 hdc) Rnds 18-20: Repeat rnd 15. Rnd 21: Ch 2, work 2 hdc in same st, * hdc in next 4 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc; rep from * until 4 st rem, hdc in last 4 st, sl st in beg hdc to join, turn. (120 sts) Rnds 22-24: Repeat rnd 15. Rnd 25: Change to smaller hook, repeat rnd 21. (144 sts) Rnds 26-28: Repeat rnd 15, end off color B. FINISHING If desired, cushion may be made reversible by making a second piece in the same manner as the first. It is recommended to make a pillow form for the inside, so that the stuffing does not show through the stitches. Cut 2 pieces of fabric _ larger in diameter than the crocheted pillow top, and sew together, leaving a 4 opening for stuffing. Stuff and sew closed. Sew buttons to centers of pillow tops, and if desired, embroider your album label letters in the center. With RS facing, sew 2 pillow tops together, leaving an opening large enough to insert pillow form. Turn right side out, insert pillow form, and sew closed. If making a pillow with a crocheted top and fabric back, make pillow form as described for the reversible pillow, and stitch embellished pillow top to the top of the pillow form.

Original design by Rommyna De Leeuw Rommyna learned the basics of crochet in elementary school, and continued the education in secondary school, where she recognized a love of working with fiber. She finessed her skills by learning diverse art techniques in the signature Workforce Training program in her native country. Rommyna teaches crochet lessons at a Craft Art Store as well as privately. She will have two designs published this year; one in America and one internationally. Reach her at divinebeen@hotmail.com, or on Ravelry as Divinebeen.

It is of the utmost importance to Tangled to provide accurate and well-written patterns. All Tangled patterns have been carefully edited for errors. If you think you may have found a mistake or need assistance with this design please contact Team Tangled at support@tangledness.com. This pattern is copyright 2010 by Rommnya De Leeuw and may not be distributed in any way. Photos by Brittany Tyler