Christmas Mittens Cushion Project

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

Aran / Worsted
Designer

Nicola Valiji
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm, US 8 / 5.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Stocking Stitch, knit, Purl

What you need to know

This Christmas mittens cushion knitting pattern is perfect for decorating your home during the holidays.

Who’d have thought mittens could look just as good on a cushion cover as they do on our hands? This clever knitted cushion pattern unites home comforts and warming accessories to create a fun 3D homeware that will add a magical touch to any lounge in the lead up to Christmas. Featuring four mini mittens, some cheerful sprigs of holly and a decorative picot-edged bow, this delightful arrangement couldn’t be more festive if it tried!

What do I need?

Yarn: Stylecraft Special Aran, shade 1005 Cream, two 100g balls, Stylecraft Special DK, shades 1246 Lipstick, 1826 Kelly Green, 1822 Pistachio, 1114 Sunshine 1001 White, one 100g ball of each
Needles: 4mm, 5mm
Tapestry needle
Cushion pad: 42cm x 33cm
Waste yarn for holding stitches
Toy stuffing or waste yarn: small amount

Sizing

42cm wide x 33cm tall

Top knit tip

For mittens two and three in this project, you’ll be alternating colours every two rows. When switching between two yarns for narrow stripes, you can save a lot of time by carrying your yarn up the side of your work, meaning there will be fewer ends to weave in later. This is achieved by twisting your two colours together at the ends of the row to keep them secure rather than cutting them every time.

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 these little Christmas mice? You can view more of Nicola's designs here.

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