It is always exciting to add new cushions to your home. They make an immediate impact, allowing you to quickly update your decor to welcome the coming season. The cushions featured here have a sophisticated texture and character and will look good in many different yarns and colour choices.

The pattern includes details for three different sizes – for scatter cushions, comfy pillows and a larger size for the ultimate in style.
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PATTERN INFORMATION:

DIFFICULTY: Intermediate

TECHNIQUES REQUIRED: Knitting, purling, working in the round and 3-needle bind off.

SIZES: Small (Medium, Large)
Side measurements: 39 (44, 49)cm/15.5 (17.5, 19.5) ins.
To fit cushions: 40 (45, 50)cm/16 (18, 20) ins square.

MATERIALS:
Yarn:
Knit Picks “Wool of the Andes”, 100% wool, 101m/110 yds:50gm ball in:
. Either Col 1: #23766 Avocado / Green
. or Col 2: #24653 Calypso Heather / Deep Turquoise
x4 (5, 7) balls for each cushion.

Actual amount used in large green cushion: 312gm/11 oz, 630m/689 yds.

Yarn substitution: To use an alternative yarn, please select a Worsted / Light Aran weight wool yarn with a recommended gauge of 18-20 sts:10 cm/4 ins using 4-5.5mm/US #6-9 needles.

Needles:
. Size 4.5mm/US #7 circular needles, length 80 (80, 100) cm/32 (32, 40) ins.
. Spare 4.5mm/US #7 needle for 3-needle Bind Off.

Gauge:
​22 sts & 26 rows:10cm/4 ins in Woven Reed Stitch pattern, using 4.5mm/US #7 needles.

Notions:
. Row counter, removable markers and tapestry needle for finishing.
. Cushion insert or pillow form: 40 (45, 50) cm/16 (18, 20) ins square.
. Zip: 35 (40, 45) cm/14 (16, 18) ins long, plus sewing needle & matching thread.

Stitch Pattern
This design uses a reversible stitch pattern from the book: Reversible Knitting Stitches - A Sourcebook of 250 Double-Sided Stitch Patterns by Moira Ravenscroft & Anna Ravenscroft. For more details, please click here.

© Moira Ravenscroft, 2023

Website: www.wyndlestrawdesigns.com