This cushion pattern is a basic starter to create a simple cushion cover. You can add some decoration, try using different colours, or leave your cushion plain for a cosy finish.
What you’ll need:
12mm Knitting Needles
Scissors
45cm (18”) Square Cushion Insert
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Tension & Sizing
When laid flat and not stretched your work should have six stitches and nine rows in a 4” (10cm) square.
This pattern gives instructions for a 18” (45cm) square cushion cover made with two identical panels. If you would like to change the size or shape of your cushion cover you will need to change the number of stitches cast on and/or the number of rows worked and the amount of wool accordingly.
Pattern
Cast on 24 stitches using the long tail cast on method.
Work in stocking stitch as follows:
Row 1: Knit all stitches
Row 2: Purl all stitches
Repeat these two rows 23 times more until you have 48 rows in total.
Bind off all stitches, cut your yarn leaving a 4” (10cm) tail and secure through the final stitch to end.
It’s worth noting that my piece when laid flat was 21” (54 cm) long and quite skinny however that width shrinks to 18” (45cm) when the piece is stretched widthways to 18” (45cm). I held my cushion next to me and kept testing the size as I went to make sure that I didn’t make the panel too long or too short.Make your second panel in exactly the same way.
When both panels are finished you can begin joining them. This cushion cover is seamed all the way around meaning that you won’t be able to remove the cushion insert to wash it so consider that when choosing the type of insert to use.
Joining Your Panels
Lay your panels together right sides out, making sure that the grain of the work matches.
Thread a long length of yarn onto your blunt needle and begin to sew the panels together using your mattress stitch.
Work all the way around your cushion and secure the final stitch with a knot. Weave in and trim any loose ends and your cushion is complete and ready for decoration!
Decoration & Finishing Touches
Tassels and Pom-poms love chunky wool. Tie lengths of yarn to the outside edges to form a tassel border.
Make four pom-poms and attach one to each corner. Try different colours for a bit of flare.
Attach lengths of yarn on a diagonal to add a fringe and some extra texture.
Add a macrame panel by attaching lengths of yarn at the top of your cushion.
