Cosy Knitted Cushion

The boss at work wanted a cushion knitted,  I can't remember the full description but it was something along the lines of "like a waffle"  :)

I got to work, using Bonus Chunky yarn in Sandstorm.

Would you like the pattern?  Here you go then.

What you need:

• 250g Chunky Yarn (137 meters per 100g)
• Size 6mm Knitting Needles
• Knitting Sewing Needle
• 3 large chunky buttons around 38mm in diameter
• 18" Cushion Pad

What you do:

• Cast on 65 stitches using the thumb method.
• 1st Row * K2, P2  rep from * to end K1
• 2nd Row *P1, K2 rep from * to end P2
• Repeat the last two rows another 5 times making a rib of 12 rows.

• ***13th row *K1, P4 rep from * to end
• 14th row *P1, K4 rep from * to end
• 15th-18th row - rep last two rows 2 more times
• 19th row - Knit
• 20th row - Purl ***
• From *** to *** is the pattern, repeat it until you have 28 pattern repeats in total,

Rib & Buttonholes
This is the buttonhole sizing for a 38mm button, but you can make the holes smaller by casting off less stitches, or larger by casting off more.

• Using the rib pattern, work 5 rows.
• Rib 12 stitches, cast of 5, Rib 13, cast of 5, Rib 13, cast of 5, Rib 12
• Rib 12, cast on 5, Rib 13, cast on 5, Rib 13, cast on 5, Rib 12
• Work 5 rows in rib.  Cast off.

Making Up

• Lay the piece flat on the floor and fold both ends in to make an envelope, the buttonhole rib should sit on top of the plain rib.
• Sew up the sides including the rib (sewing through the rib will be sewing through three layers of knitting, Pull it tight to look neat)
• Position the buttons to match the button holes and sew to the underneath rib.
• Stuff with a cushion pad and button up!   Ta dah.....

And here is the finished product on display in Carlisle Hobbycraft where you can buy all the products needed and grab a free pattern at the same time  :)

© Sue Simmons / SoozintheShed

2013