The Knitters Bible0

PATCHWORK CUSHION

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			3c	3d
4a	4b	S	6
4c	4d
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Tliis samplcr cushion covcr uscs squares knittcd in a rangc of stitch patterns takcn front the Stitch library including cablcs, bobblcs and twistcd stitchcs (scc pagcs 40, 42 and 46). Thcy give it a riclt tcxture, and dividing up somc of thc stjuarcs into sntaller patches furthcr cnhanccs thc visual intcrcst.

Cushion measures approximatcły 16in (40.5cm) square

you will need

MATERIALS

Worsted (DK) weight cotton yam (93yd/85m per bali):

I x I }4oz/50g bali in colour A pale grey

Worsted (DK) weight wool/cotton mix yam (I23yd/I I3m per bali):

1    x 124oz/50g bali each in colours: B light blue violet

C pale lilac D light pink

Worsted (DK) weight cotton yam (92yd/84m per bali)

2    x I ^4oz/50g balls in colour:

E bright green

Backing fabric

16in (40.5cm) square cushion pad

NEEDLES

Size 6 (4mm/UK8) needles Gaugc (Tcnsion)

20 sts and 28 rows to 4in (lOcm) measured over stockinette (stockmg) stitch on size 6 (4mm/UK8) needles using A

SQUARE t_

Using size 6 (4mm/UK8) needles and I). cast on 27 sts and work 30 rows in Bobhle eircle paltem (see page 104).

Bind (east) olT in palt.

SQUARE 2_

Using size 6 (4mm/UK8) needles and li. cast on 30 sts and work 30 rows in Hnunhle stitch (see page n?).

Bind (cast) ofT in palt.

SOUARE 3_

Tltis is madę up of four smaller squares. SQUARE 3A

Using size 0 (4mm/UK8) needles and A. cast on 15 sts and work 20 rows of Mcdallion bobble cablc (scc page 109). Bind (cast) ofT in palt.

SQUARE3B

Using size 0 (4mm/UK8) needles and B. cast on 15 sts and work 20 rows in Moss stitch (see page 89).

Bind (cast) ofT in patt.

SQUARE3C

Using size 0 (4mm/UK8) needles and I). cast on 19 sts and work 20 rows in Boxcd bobble patiem (see page 103). Bind (cast) ofT in patt.

SQUARE3D

Using size 0 (4mm/UK8) needles and li. cast on 18 sts and work 20 rows in Fivc rib braid (see page 110).

Bind (cast) off in patt.

SOUARE 4_

Ihis is madę up of four smaller squarcs. SQUARE 4A

Using size 6 (4mm/UK8) needles and li. cast on 16 sts and work 20 rows in Nosegay pattern (see page 115).

Bind (cast) off in patt.

SQUARE 4B

Using size 6 ( tmm/DKH) needles and B. cast on 18 sts and work 20 rows in Two stitch chcck (sit page 90).

Bind (cast) off in patt.

SQUARE 4C

Using size 6 (4mm/UK8) needles and C. cast on 15 sts and work 20 rows in Mistakc rib (sec page 106).

Bind (cast) off in patt.

SQUARE 4D

Using size 6 (4mm/UK8) needles and A. cast on 21 sts and work 20 rows in Hcart cablc (see page 115).

Bind (cast) ofT in patt.

SOUARE 5_

Using size 6 (4mm/UK8) needles and C, cast on 26 sts and work 36 rows in Stcppcd diamonds paltem (see page 93). Bind (cast) off in patt.

SOUARE 6_

Using size 6 (4mm/UK8) needles and A. cast on 31 sts and work 36 rows in Double moss stitch and Rib chcck (see page 89).

Bind (cast) o(T in patt.

SOUARE 7_

Using size 6 (4mm/UK8) needles and A. cast on 29 sts and work 36 rows in Basketweave stitch (see page 90).

Bind (cast) ofT in patt.

SOUARE 8_

Using size 6 (Imm/UKB) needles and I). cast on 30 sts and work 36 rows in Mock cablc (see page 93).

Bind (cast) off in patt.