Sheep and Pig Cushions by Amanda Berry

Sheep and Pig Cushions

Knitting
March 2019
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 4 - 3.5 mm
One size: 27cm tall approx.
English
This pattern is available from lovecrafts.com for £1.99.

These Sheep and Pig Cushions are perfect for snuggles on the sofa. Designed by Amanda Berry @fluffandfuzz each of these cushions is knitted in acrylic yarn using single pointed needles.

The knitting patterns are suitable for advanced beginner or intermediate knitters, and available from LoveCrafts.

RECOMMENDED YARN
Deramores Studio Anti-Pilling DK; one 100g skein in each colour; Pearl, Smoke and Light Pink
Double knitting/light worsted weight
100% acrylic

NEEDLES
A pair of 3.5mm (US 4) straight single pointed knitting needles

NOTIONS
Toy filling
A darning or tapestry needle for seaming
12mm Toy safety eyes, two per cushion
A stitch holder

SIZES
One Size: Each is approximately 27cm tall.

TECHNIQUES
Work flat on single pointed needles (not in the round).
Other techniques include casting on and off, knits and purls, increases and decreases, and seaming to finish.