This is a square shaped cushion with a finished size of 35x35cm. It is worked in three pieces. The front of the cushion is knitted first and then the back of the cushion is knitted in two pieces; a bottom and a top. The top back piece has a contrasting coloured edging with buttonholes.

The heart appliques are knitted squares which are then felted in a washing machine. After felting, the heart shape is cut out with a pair of sharp scissors.

Instructions for this cushion are provided in written format only. However, there is a guide on page 8 showing the layout of each piece (you will calculate the labelled dimensions Ⓐ- Ⓔ as you work your way through the pattern).

This Stocking Stitch Cushion and the felted heart appliques featured on the front were both knitted using Aran weight yarn. I used New Lanark Aran which is 100% wool and can be felted.

The appliques on front are knitted squares, which are felted in a washing machine. Once felted, the little heart shapes are easily cut out with a pair of sharp scissors and sewn onto the front of the cushion.

If you have any questions, problems or just want to join in with others who are knitting this cushion, pop over to my Shuttermonkey Designs Group here on Ravelry.