purlJam

Materials:

• Crochet hook: US H/8 (5mm) / UK 6
• Yarn: Worsted / Aran (10 ply) - approx. 200 yards / 183 meters
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Polyester stuffing
• Stitch markers

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• inc - increase (2 single crochet in the same stitch)
• dec - decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)

Instructions:

Front Panel:

1. Start with a magic circle with 6 sc.
2. Round 1: Inc in each stitch around (12 sc).
3. Round 2: [Sc in the next stitch, inc in the next stitch] repeat around (18 sc).
4. Round 3: [Sc in the next 2 stitches, inc in the next stitch] repeat around (24 sc).
5. Continue in this manner, increasing in every round until you reach the desired diameter of 30cm.
6. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Dog Appliques:

1. Choose your favorite dog breeds and colors.
2. Follow a dog amigurumi pattern of your choice to create the dog shapes.
3. Make as many dogs as desired, depending on the size of your cushion.

Assembly:

1. Place the dog appliques on the front panel in a row, evenly spaced.
2. Use stitch markers to keep them in place temporarily.
3. Using the tapestry needle, sew the dog appliques onto the front panel securely.
4. Leave a small opening on the side for stuffing.
5. Stuff the cushion firmly with polyester stuffing.
6. Close the opening using the tapestry needle.