This circular pillow uses overlay crochet with post stitches worked into rounds below to create a colorful three-dimensional effect. The intricate design pops off the surface of the cushion, highlighting its beautiful symmetry.

DESIGNER Sandra Eng

DIFFICULTY Complex

FINISHED SIZE 18″ in diameter, to fit a standard 16″ round pillow form.

YARN Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran (100% cotton; 93 yd / 1.75 oz): #602 pure black (B) and #603 champagne white (D), 2 balls each; #624 mustard yellow (A) and #605 stormy grey (C), 1 ball each.

HOOK Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS Yarn needle; stitch markers; 16″ round pillow form, 1.

GAUGE Front: Rnds 1–6 = about 3″ in diameter; back: Rnds 1–3 = about 3.5″ in diameter.