Home Stories Cushion brings together little houses, reindeer, gnomes and cups of tea in a Christmas design inspired by home and the things we hold dear.

The removable cushion cover is knitted in two pieces, combining Fair Isle with 1×1 rib trims. A button fastening along the lower edge makes it easy to remove for washing. The buttonholes are worked using partial knitting, and the upper edges are joined on the machine.

Machine: Standard gauge knitting machine with ribber. Punchcard charts and a DesignaKnit (.stp) pattern file are included.

Finished size: Approximately 43 × 43 cm after washing.

Yarn: Z. Hinchliffe Lambswool 2/17, used with 2 strands held together, giving 425 m per 100 g. Approximately 185 g in total: 110 g in the main colour and 75 g in the contrast colour, plus extra for swatching.

Gauge: 33.5 stitches and 39 rows to 10 cm in Fair Isle, measured after washing and finishing.

The pattern includes:

• Step-by-step instructions for knitting and assembling the cover.
• One size and one Christmas colourwork design.
• Punchcard charts and a downloadable DesignaKnit (.stp) file for use with compatible electronic machines.
• Video tutorials covering the knitting process, including buttonholes worked using partial knitting and joining the pieces on the machine.
• Guidance on how a different gauge affects the finished size and how to use the construction with another colourwork design.

Basic machine-knitting skills are required. I hope to add designs for other seasons in the future.

A little gift to mark the release

Until 12 November 2026 inclusive, you are welcome to choose whichever price suits you:

• £6 at full price, with no code.
• £3 with code HS50.
• Free with code HS100.

You will receive the same complete pattern whichever option you choose. No explanation needed.