The Gathering Point Cushion is worked from four mitred squares, joined as you go to form a cross at the centre of the cushion front. Each square is shaped using centred decreases in stockinette stitch, creating clean diagonal lines towards the middle. A consistent two-row stripe is done across the entire cushion front.

Finished Measurements

Cushion front: approximately 46 × 46 cm after blocking
Fits a 45 × 45 cm or 50 x 50 cm cushion insert.

Supplies

Needles: 4 mm circular needle, 60 cm or longer
45cm cushion inner (for a looser fit) OR 50cm cushion for a plumper cushion.
Scissors
Darning Needle
Sewing pins or clips

Yarn

Cushion Front Yarn Requirements:

100g (200m) of Colour A in Cascade 220 or equivalent DK weight yarn
100g (200m) of Colour B in Cascade 220 or equivalent DK weight yarn

Cushion Back Requirements:

Back Option 1 (repeat of the front): same as front amounts of yarn
Back Option 2 (large mitred square): 150g (300m) of DK weight yarn
Back Option 3 (sewn fabric back): 0.5m of fabric (width at least 110cm)

Gauge

22 sts × 30 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch, measured after light blocking.