This colourful cushion is knitted using slip stitch and ridges to create a lovely tweedy effect. The cushion’s stripes use three natural colours of Blacker Yarns, British breeds aran - 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