A penguin wrapped in a fur-trimmed hood, with a red scarf and snowflakes in the background: a winter design worked in latch hook, the technique where pre-cut lengths of yarn are knotted one by one into the holes of the canvas with the hook provided. The design is painted straight onto the canvas, so there is no counting involved — you simply follow the colours.
The result is thick and soft, and the method is easy enough for younger stitchers as well as for anyone looking for a relaxing project. The kit makes only the front panel of the cover: to finish the cushion you will need backing fabric and a pad. The same panel also works well as a small rug or a wall hanging.