Nordic Christmas Cushion Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

Aran / Worsted
Designer

Lucinda Ganderton
Needle Size

US 8 / 5.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Fair Isle, 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

Using aran wool and Fair Isle colourwork to knit a festive cushion cover, designed by Lucinda Ganderton

This eye-catching cushion is just the thing to get you in the holiday mood and is a classy way to decorate your home for the Christmas period. The front is worked using stranded colourwork, but you could Swiss darn the motifs if you prefer. Julen would also look wonderful in grey and white, so get creative with colour!

Sizing

42cm x 36cm

What you need

Yarn: Aran, (A) shade Red, two 100g balls, (B) shade Cream, one 100g ball
Needles: 5mm
Cushion pad: 45cm
Tapestry needle

Stitches and skills used

Cast on
Knit
Purl
Cast off
Fair Isle

Meet the designer

Lucinda Ganderton is a designer and writer with extensive experience in needlework and other traditional crafts. If you enjoyed making her pattern, you can see here. Find even more Christmas knitting patterns at letsknit.co.uk

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