The striped crochet blanket and cushion set are made using Special XL Tweed and is crocheted diagonally to get these interesting diagonal stripes. The plain blanket is crocheted using Cream and Duck Egg in Special XL. We love the warm tones of the striped pair and can see them fitting in well in a country cottage. Click Here to see Special XL Tweed Yarn You will need: 8mm (UK 0, US L11) crochet hook, sewing needle, 40 cm zip, 45 cm (17¾ in) square cushion inner Cushion Sizes 45 cm wide by 45 cm high (17¾ x 17¾ in) Special XL, Camel 1420 3 Special XL, Cream 3055 1 Special XL, Parchment 1218 3 Stripe blanket Sizes 134cm wide by 134cm high (52¾ x 52¾ in) Special XL Tweed, Camel 1420 6 Special XL Tweed, Gingerbread 1806 7 Special XL Tweed, Parchment 1218 6 Plain blanket Sizes 141 cm wide by 160 cm high (55½ x 63 in) Special XL, Cream 3055 11 Special XL, Duck Egg 1820 2