Colourwork Cushion Cover Knitting Patterns

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

Aran / Worsted
Designer

Sian Brown
Needle Size

US 7 / 4.5mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Fair Isle, Intarsia, Stocking Stitch

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Practise Fair Isle and intarsia in Sian Brown's striking homewares patterns

A simple square design is a great place to practice your colourwork skills, especially if you’re new to following a chart. Choose from Phoebe, our waves and crosses design, or Pixie, a repeating square and diamond pattern. When you’re done, use this pair to adorn your sofa or as luxurious floor cushions.

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Sizing

Both cushions: 50cm x 50cm

What do I need?

Yarn: Debbie Bliss Eco Aran; Phoebe, (A) shade 608 Cream, six 50g balls, (B) shade 616 Aqua, two 50g balls, (C) shade 619
Yellow, one 50g ball; (D) shade 622 Turquoise, one 50g ball; Pixie, (A) shade 608 Cream, seven 50g balls, (B) shade 611
Pink, two 50g balls, (C) shade 610 Lilac, one 50g ball,
(D) shade 609 Purple, one 50g ball
Needles: 4.5mm
Buttons: 12, six for each cushion
Tapestry needle
Cushion pads x 2

Stitches and skills used

Cast on
Knit
Purl
Cast off
Buttonholes
Colourwork
Fair Isle
Intarsia

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.
To see more of Siân's patterns, visit here. If you enjoyed making this pattern, try even more techniques in her Nicely Nautical Knitalong.

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