You can never have too many cushions. Scattered over a comfy sofa they add a homely touch to any room, softening the look of a bare area and making it feel warm and welcoming.

The pattern includes five different looks, all from the same sequence of stitches to give a co-ordinated set of cushions. Knit just one or two to add to your existing collection, or all five for a brand-new look.

The covers feature a buttoned flap for extra detailing. This also makes them easy to remove for laundering or to ring the changes as you move from season to season.

Pattern Note: A pattern for a co-ordinating rug, the Rare Earth Rug, is available separately. Please click here for more information.*
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PATTERN INFORMATION:

DIFFICULTY: Intermediate

TECHNIQUES REQUIRED: Knitting, purling, increases, decreases, slipped stitches and working one-row buttonholes.

SIZE: One size
Finished Side Measurement: 41cm/16.25 ins
To fit cushion/pillow pad size: 40x40cm/16x16 ins

MATERIALS:

Yarn: Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 worsted-weight yarn, 100% wool, 215m/220 yds:100gm skein, in Colours:
. Col 1 / Black: 8555 Black
. Col 2 / Dark Grey: 8400 Charcoal Grey
. Col 3 / Mid Grey: 8509 Grey
. Col 4 / Light Grey: 8401 Silver Grey
. Col 5 / White: 8010 Natural

​Amount Required:
. 1 skein of each colour for 1 cushion
. 3 skeins of each colour for a set of 5 cushions

Actual amount used in set of five cushions as shown: 230gm/8.2 oz, 463m/506 yds of each colour

Yarn substitution: To use an alternative yarn, please select a light Aran or worsted-weight wool yarn with a recommended gauge of 18-20 stitches:10 cm/4 ins using 4.5-5.0mm/US #7-8 needles.

Needles: Sizes 4.5mm/US #7 and 5.0mm/US #8 circular needles, length 80cm/32 ins.

​Gauge: 17 sts & 28 rows:10cm/4 ins in Four-&-Two Basketweave Pattern using 5.0mm/US #8 needles.

Notions:
. Row Counter, safety pins and tapestry needle for finishing ends
. 40cm/16 ins square cushion pads
. 3 x2cm, ¾ inch buttons per cushion (15 for all 5 cushions)
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PATTERN NOTES:

Stitch Patterns
The stitches for these cushions were taken from: Reversible Knitting Stitches - A Sourcebook of 250 Double-Sided Stitch Patterns by Moira Ravenscroft & Anna Ravenscroft, 2nd Edition, 2024. For more details, please click here.

Blogposts / Knitting Notes:
1: A cushion for every season
2: Why stop at one?

© Moira Ravenscroft, 2024

Website: www.wyndlestrawdesigns.com