Check Cushion Cover Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Julie Ferguson
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm
Techniques

Fair Isle

What you need to know

Julie Ferguson’s colourful checked cushion pattern will teach you how to knit Fair Isle.

Treat yourself and your sofa to a burst of colour with this gorgeous cushion cover design. If you’re looking to get stuck into some intricate pattern work, this Fair Isle cushion project is the one for you. With a tactile moss stitch border and practical button fastening, this cushion leaves little to be desired. Featuring a myriad 16 different shades, this colour extravaganza will be sure to keep you busy for a while!

What do I need?

Yarn: Rico Ricorumi, shades 028 Red, 063 Saffron, 049 Green, 034 Denim, 020 Purple, 016 Orchid, 064 Mustard, 035 Midnight Blue, 050 Fir Green, 010 Smokey Rose, 026 Tangerine, 056 Nougat, 047 Pistachio, 013 Raspberry, 032 Blue, 065 Blush, one 25g ball of each, Rico Creative Cotton DK, shade 02 Natural, three 50g balls
Needles: 4mm
Tapestry needle
Cushion pad: 40cm x 40cm

Sizing

40cm x 43cm

Top knit tip

The Fair Isle method allows you to use two colours across one row by stranding the yarn not in use along the back until it’s needed. When working this pattern, make sure that the unused yarn is stranded loosely across the back of your work so you don’t end up with stitches that are too tight. Also, try to keep all the strands in the same relative positions when you’re changing colours – this will help to stop you getting all twisted up!

Meet the designer

Julie Ferguson is a knitting designer and pattern creator. Her pattern designs have also been published by British yarn brand Artesano to showcase their colourful design ranges. If you enjoyed making Julie's cushion, download this log cabin blanket next. You can find more designs from Julie Ferguson here.

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