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Past Perfect offers classic home knit and crochet designs in soft vintage shades reflecting times past. Floral theme with graphic stripes and motifs and a splash of bright colors give each design a modern appeal. Difficulty of patterns range from Beginner to Intermediate.

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Graphic Cushions

Bright and cheerful floor cushions make a vibrant trio for any room. Size 5 mm (U.S. H or 8) crochet hook. Pillow A: 18" [45.5 cm] square pillow form. Pillow B: 20" [51 cm] square pillow form. Pillow C: 24" [61 cm] square pillow form.
Measurements
Pillow A ( B / C )
Approx 18" [45.5 cm] ( 20" [51 cm] / 24" [61 cm]) square.
Materials
Pillow A
4 balls 55401 Fresh Flower
Pillow B
Main Color (MC)
2 balls 55402 Mauve Glow
Contrast A
2 balls 55401 Fresh Flower
Contrast B
2 balls 55280 Celadon
Pillow C
7 balls 55402 Mauve Glow

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Bright Tiles Blanket

Springtime colors are welcome year-round with this tiled Blanket worked in three vivid Past Perfect shades. Subtle texture created by working into the back loops of stitches compliments the bold 'X' design which appears when assembled. Worked in motifs, this highly portable project can be taken anywhere. Size 5 mm (U.S. H or 8) crochet hook.
Measurements
Approx 47.5" x 53" [120.5 x 134.5 cm]
Each motif measures approx 5.5" [14 cm] square.
Materials
Contrast A
2 balls 55402 Mauve Glow
Contrast B
2 balls 55401 Fresh Flower
Contrast C
2 balls 55280 Celadon

Cabbage Rose Cushions

Bring your favorite garden flowers indoors with these charming cushions. The textured petals are simple and fun to make by working into the remaining front loops after the cushion base is complete. Size 5.5 mm (U.S. I or 9) crochet hook.
Measurements
Approx 16" [40.5 cm] in diameter.
Materials
Version 1
Contrast A
1 ball 55415 Princess
Contrast B
1 ball 55148 Breath of Blue
Contrast C
2 balls 55145 Blue Gown
Version 2
3 balls 55415 Princess

Swift Stripes Blanket

This gutsy textured blanket is super-quick to knit using garter stitch and three strands of yarn held together. Size 12.75 mm (U.S. 17) circular knitting needle 36 " [90 cm] long.
Measurements
Approx 45" [114.5 cm] square.
Materials
Contrast A
6 balls 55145 Blue Gown
Contrast B
7 balls 55148 Breath of Blue
Contrast C
7 balls 55280 Celadon

Swift Knit Cushion

The companion pillow for the Swift Stripes Blanket also uses three strands of yarn knit together. The color-mix gives tweedy texture to big, bold garter stitches. Size 12.75 mm (U.S. 17) knitting needles. 18" [45.5 cm] square pillow form.
Measurements
Approx 18" [45.5 cm] square.
Materials
Contrast A
2 balls 55145 Blue Gown
Contrast B
2 balls 55148 Breath of Blue
Contrast C
2 balls 55280 Celadon

Rosette Cushion

A bouquet of pretty roses line up on this sweet cushion. The rosettes are deceptively simple - just straightforward stocking stitch coiled and then sewn to the cushion front. Size 5 mm (U.S. 8) knitting needles. 14" [35.5 cm] square pillow form.
Measurements
Pillow: Approx 14" [35.5 cm] square.
Rose: Approx 4" [10 cm] in diameter.
Materials
3 balls 55148 Breath of Blue

Favorite Waves Blanket

The perfect ripple blanket to make the most of the Past Perfect palette. Choose similar colors for the wide stripe shades and one contrast color for the thin, highlight stripe. Size 5.5 mm (U.S. I or 9) crochet hook.
Measurements
Approx 45" x 59" [114.5 x 150 cm]
Materials
Contrast A
6 balls 55145 Blue Gown
Contrast B
5 balls 55148 Breath of Blue
Contrast C
2 balls 55415 Princess

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Elegant Lace Blanket and Pillow

This pretty lace knit set will compliment any room. Select a soft shade to highlight the delicate stitch-work used throughout the blanket and sewn-on border. Size 5 mm (U.S. 8) knitting needle 36" [90 cm] long for Blanket. Size 5 mm (U.S. 8) knitting needles. 16" [40.5 cm] square pillow form.
Measurements
Blanket: Approx 52" x 62" [132 x 157.5 cm]
Pillow: Approx 16" [40.5 cm] square.
Materials
Blanket (Pillow)
12(3) balls 55148 Breath of Blue