Happy Hanukkah Cushion Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Sian Brown
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Intarsia, Moss

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

Decorate your home for the festive period with Siân Brown's colourful colourwork design

Get ready to celebrate with Siân Brown’s colourwork cushion. Featuring letter and star motifs, this statement cushion uses intarsia colourwork, where separate balls of yarn are used for each colour section on the row. Keep the yarn wound close the back of your work to avoid getting in a tangle. Full alphabet charts are included, so you can use this pattern as a template for other festivals throughout the year.

Sizing

52cm wide x 32cm deep

What you need

Yarn: King Cole Big Value DK, shades (A) 4057 Silver, three 50g balls, (B) 4097 Cornflower, (C) 4042 Denim, (D) 4098 Cobolt, (E) 4040 Saxe, (F) 4043 French Navy, (G) 4044 Turquoise, one 50g ball of each
Needles: 4mm
Buttons: seven
Tapestry needle

Stitches and skills used

Cast on
Cast off
Moss stitch
Knit
Purl
Buttonholes
Intarsia
Following a chart

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.

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