Cushiino

~Decorative Cushion Cover~

This decorative cushion cover pattern features the horizontal herringbone stitch and takes full advantage of its lean to create a crisp leaf pattern in two contrast colors partitioned by two borders in the same colors. For petite and elfin sizes, there are two layers of the leaf pattern separated by a block of herringbone stitch in the main color; for larger sizes, two layers of the leaf pattern stacked on top of each other form a tier, and there are two symmetric tiers similarly positioned apart from each other. The cushion cover has an envelope structure that is standard in pillowcases; the body is knit in the round, and one of its sides is extended to form an encasing flap, which is sewn on at the end. The pattern can easily be adjusted in size for any rectangular (square or lumbar) cushions, so it can be knit to fit your existing cushions and is great for revamping your home decor.

Worsted-weight wool/wool-blend yarn

Main color: 299m [12”x12”] ~ 1126m [25”x25”]
Two contrast colors: 26m [12”x12”] ~ 106m [25”x25”] each
(Lengths automatically calculated for each size entered)

Samples in Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino (stockist for Canadian knitters)

Colorways:
Pearl Gray, Petroleum Blue, Sea Green [9.4”x9.4”]
Off-white, Rose Clay, Soft Aqua [12”x20”], Dusty Moose,
Dusty Petroleum Blue, Rose Clay [17”x17”]

Composition: 100% Merino wool

25 stitches × 20 rows = 4” square in horizontal herringbone knit in the round, blocked

One circular needle in size needed for gauge (needle length varies depending on the size of the cushion)
Recommended size: US 9 (5.5 mm)

The pattern comes in a fillable PDF and allows you to enter any standard rectangular sizes and gives you corresponding numbers of stitches and rounds/rows. The PDF pattern also comes with built-in round/row counters.

Single-layer leaf pattern look for cushions shorter than 16”; double-layer leaf pattern look for cushions longer than or equal to 16” in height*

*The height of each layer of the leaf pattern remains the same across sizes, and the leaf pattern is discontinuous at one edge.

  • Two removable stitch markers
  • Tapestry needle
  • Judy’s magic cast-on
  • Magic loop knitting
  • Horizontal herringbone stitch (flat and circular)
  • Stranded colorwork/fair isle knitting

Advanced beginner to intermediate**

**This pattern is a great way to learn to knit in the magic-loop method as the cast-on naturally transitions into circular knitting with two loops of cord at either edge of your knitting. All the techniques are explained both in the written pattern and in the instructional videos.

  • Horizontal Herringbone Back-loop Knit
  • Horizontal Herringbone Knit
  • Judy’s Magic Cast-on
  • Turning around Edges
  • Leaf Pattern (two-color knitting)
  • Horizontal Herringbone Purl
  • Half-round Bind-off
  • Binding off and Sewing on Encasing Flap

CA$7.90

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