Beginner Lace Eyelet Cushion Cover

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Sian Brown
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Garter , Moss, Reverse Stockinette

What you need to know

Learn how to knit a lace eyelet cushion cover with Siân Brown's knitting pattern.

We love finding ways to bring our knitting into every room of the house and when you’ve got a fantastic cushion pattern like this one, it’s really easy to do! Siân Brown's eyelet design makes it an ideal choice for the lounge, summer house or conservatory and this yarn comes in bold or neutral shades to suit your colour scheme. Don’t worry if you’ve not tried lace before, we’ll talk you through the basics.

What do I need?

Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners Colour Lab DK, shade 705 Aqua Green, two 100g balls
Needles: 4mm
Buttons: five, 20mm
Cushion pad: 40cm square
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle

Sizing

40cm x 40cm

Top knit tips

To make deliberate holes in your knitting, you need to work a yarn forward increase, paired with a decrease. In some designs, like this one, these pairs aren’t always on the same row, but they do balance out over the 12-row pattern repeat.

Lace eyelets can also be used to make buttonholes. A yon is worked in a similar way to a yarn forward but between a purl and a knit stitch. Your yarn will be at the front after purling, so take the yarn over the right needle to make an extra stitch. Leave the yarn at the back ready to knit.

Twisted stitch
If you’re knitting a lacy knitting pattern or have had to unpick your work in some way, it’s not difficult to end up with a stitch that is on the needle the wrong way round. Watch our video tutorial on how to fix a twisted stitch – it’s easy to undo!

Meet the designer

Siân Brown is a designer for magazines, yarn companies and publishers. She completed a fashion and textiles degree before starting a successful career in knitwear, which included her becoming a visiting lecturer at London College of Fashion. If you enjoyed making this pattern, then why not make this heart lace top? Visit this page to see more designs from Siân.

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