Fairytale Castle Cushion Cover Project

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Cygnet Yarns
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Intarsia, Rib, 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

Cygnet’s glittery fairytale cushion cover will teach you how to colourwork.

Turn your child’s bedroom into a magical fairytale land with this fun and sparkly cushion cover. The castle motif is worked using a combination of stranding and block colourwork – download the pattern to learn the difference between the techniques. Only one ball of each colour is needed, so why not make another in a variety of different colourways?

What do I need?

Yarn: Cygnet Glittery DK, shades Bluebell, Pink, Turquoise, Ice White, Royal; Cygnet DK, shades Lilac, Kiwi, one 100g ball of each
Needles: 4mm
Cushion pad: 45cm square
Buttons: heart-shaped, three

Sizing

45cm x 45cm

Top knit tip

Most sections of the chart use the intarsia method, where you use a smaller bobbin of yarn for each colour section on the row. Give the two strands a twist when changing colour to avoid a hole. Where the colour changes after just a few stitches, you can carry the yarn across the back of the work, but keep the tension even. If it’s too loose it’ll look untidy, but pull it too tight and you’ll get puckers in the fabric.

Meet the designer

Formed in 2004, Cygnet Yarns is a family-run business based in the UK. If you enjoyed making this cushion pattern, we think you'll enjoy making Gilbert the Monster. You can find more of Cygnet Yarns' designs here.

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