This stylish cushion is knitted primarily in stocking stitch. Interest is added through the use of purl row ridges and bold use of colourwork. The cushion’s stripes use three natural colours of Blacker Yarns, British breeds aran weight - Galway, Black Welsh Mountain and Shetland. We think this cushion is a wonderful showcase for the yarn. The different textures of the flbres make this a gloriously tactile item.

Measurements:

finished cushion measures 40 cm / 16” square.

Yarn:

Blacker Yarns Pure Galway Aran (100% Galway wool; 50 g = 70 m / 76 yds), 1 ball
Blacker Yarns Pure Shetland Aran (100% Shetland wool; 50 g = 70 m / 76 yds), 2 balls
Blacker Yarns Pure Black Welsh Mountain (100% Welsh Mountain wool; 50 g = 70 m / 76 yds), 3 balls

Gauge:

16 sts x 22 rows = 10 cm / 4” in stocking stitch

Needles:

5 mm / US 8 - straight knitting needles

Always remember to use needles which result in the correct gauge after blocking.

Notions:

darning needle, 7 large press-studs