Craft Cushion by Martin Storey

Craft Cushion

Knitting
August 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Fairisle
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1528 yards (1397 m)
One size: Approx. 39cm (15¼in) square when laid flat
English
This pattern is available from martinstorey.co.uk for £4.50.

This charming cushion has a knitted front with nine different Fairisle motifs in varied colour combinations of Rowan Felted Tweed DK. They are knitted in squares that are then patchworked together. The back is knitted in stocking stitch stripes and fastened with buttons on a ribbed buttonband.

The pattern includes a layout diagram and charts for the nine motifs.

Yarn information
1 x 50g ball Cumin 193
1 x 50g ball Seafarer 170
1 x 50g ball Delft 194
1 x 50g ball Clay 177
1 x 50g ball Candy Floss 221
1 x 50g ball Turquoise 202
1 x 50g ball Rage 150
1 x 50g ball Ginger 154

Needles
Pair 3.25mm (US3) needles
Pair 3.75mm (US 5) needles

Extras
Cushion pad 41cm (16in) square
5 x buttons

For further information, see https://www.martinstorey.co.uk/patterns/craft-cushion