Thursday 6 June 2013

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 



6 comments:

  1. You're so talented!! This cushion is awesome! I especially love those chunky buttons too..

    HELen

    pierrelecat

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  2. Thanks, it is a rather soft squashy cushion, I would be tempted to make a whole set if they didn't take quite a long time.

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  3. Hi, cute cushion, particularly the wooden buttons. I'm thinking that your rib pattern instructions are a bit off though. The picture shows a knit 2,purl 2 ribbing but the instructions reading from *to* give a rib that is off kilter. I knitted 6 rows and then noticed. Hope that helps?

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  4. Hi,if I wanted to do a jumbo waffle cushion how many stitches would I need say for 20inch by 20inch. Thank u. Jackie

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    1. Depends on your yarn thickness Jacqueline. What yarn are you planning to use?

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  5. Hi,if I wanted to do a jumbo waffle cushion how many stitches would I need say for 20inch by 20inch. Thank u. Jackie

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