Christmas Tree cushion cover

Christmas in a soft and cuddly cushion cover. Superchunky/superbulky yarn makes for an up-to-date, super-quick and fun knit.

This is an intermediate knit, as you will need basic knitting skills and know how to use the Intarsia knitting technique, (knitting in blocks of colour), and how to follow a chart for the Christmas tree section. Knitted on flat 2 needles and sewn up the sides. Written in English with British/US terms. Full support if needed - I am always willing to help.

This is an envelope cushion cover with buttons and buttonholes to enable easy insertion of the cushion. There is the option of no buttons or buttonholes for a simpler closure on the reverse of the cushion, if you prefer.

Keep it traditional, or spice it up with funky colours, (purple tree anyone?), or match the colours to your room. Be creative and have fun!

Measurements: to fit cushion 41cm x 41cm/ 16in x 16in, (although slightly smaller and larger cushions may be suitable, as the cushion measures approx. 38 x 36cm/15 x 14in unstretched.

MATERIALS

• Drops Snow – 50m/55yds per 50g ball -
4 x 50g ball - Colour 57 Navy Blue
1 x 50g balls - Colour 25 Hot Green
1 x 50g balls - Colour 01 Off White
1 x 50g balls - Colour 56 Christmas Red

King Cole Cosmos - Colour Galactica (1095)
(This is optional.)

Other superchunky/superbulky yarns may be suitable, but they must give the desired tension/gauge on 9mm (UK00 – US13). (See tension/gauge instructions below.)

• 8mm (UK0 – US11) and 9mm (UK00 – US13) single point knitting needles.

• 3 x approx. 3-4cm/1-1.5in buttons for the opening if using, and matching cotton thread. (It may be possible to use the yarn depending on the size of the button holes.)

• A tapestry/large needle to sew up, and a thinner needle for the cotton thread, if using.

• A cushion/foam pad approx. 41 x 41cm/16 x 16in.

Tension/Gauge; 10.5sts and 14 rows to 10cm (4in), over stocking stitch on 9mm (UK00-US13) needles. Adjust the needle size if necessary. (If there are less stitches, use a thinner needle. If there are more stitches, use a thicker needle.)

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