As all fans of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy will know, 42 is The Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything. March 8th 2020 is the 42nd anniversary of the first broadcast.

This cushion is the ideal gift for any Douglas Adams fan, or as a 42nd birthday present.

When you look straight at the cushion you only see stripes; when you look from an angle you see the number. The square could be used for a wall-hanging, or part of an afghan or sweater.

The pattern also contains all the other numbers so you could make it for any age.

The cushion in the photos was made using Stylecraft Special DK in Dark Brown and Cream and used about 80 metres of each colour for one side of the cushion. Any thickness of yarn can be used but might change the overall size.

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Don’t Panic and Life, the Universe and Everything for a total of £3. Discount will be made at checkout. Previous purchases apply.
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