Alpaca Cushion Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

Aran / Worsted
Designer

Nicola Valiji
Needle Size

US 8 / 5.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Basic Shaping, Stocking Stitch

What you need to know

Learn how to knit a super soft alpaca cushion with this easy knitting pattern.

It’s official, we have found the most adorable home accessory ever to exist! So gorgeous that even adult alpaca fans will want to get in on the action, this cushion project is surprisingly easy to knit. The pillow itself only requires simple shaping and your alpaca’s facial features are sewn on at the end of the project, so no need to worry about any complicated colourwork.

What do I need?

Yarn: Deramores Studio Aran, shades 70602 Gardenia, 70607 Cappuccino, one 100g ball of each, oddment of Black DK
Needles: 5mm
Cushion pad: round, 35cm
Safety toy stuffing
Tapestry needle

Sizing

Height: 35cm

Top knit tip

In this pattern the process of making a loop is written using the abbreviation ‘ML’. To begin, knit one stitch, but instead of slipping that stitch off your left hand needle, bring your yarn between your needles and to the front of your work. Next, take the yarn under and over your left thumb, then between the needles and to the back of your work. Finally, knit the same stitch on your left hand needle again and pass the second stitch on your right hand needle over the first stitch.

Meet the designer

Nicola Valiji is a regular designer for Let's Knit Together – she first learned how to knit while making a Jean Greenhowe doll with help from her nan. If you enjoyed making this pattern, why not make this alpaca hats? You can view more of Nicola's designs here.

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