the herringbone cushion (PDF knitting pattern)
Knit up a beautifully textural cushion cover with this free knitting pattern.
This cushion cover is knit up using chunky weight yarn, features a herringbone stitch front and back, and is seamed together with I-cord piping.
About this pattern:
available sizes: makes a 50cm x 50cm cushion, with instructions on how to adapt this to any size cushion
skill level: intermediate to advanced
language: english
type: instant PDF download
recommended yarn: Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky or Stylecraft Special Chunky
needles used: 7mm straight knitting needles, 6mm circular or double pointed needles
• casting on
• casting off
• horizontal herringbone stitch
• knitting I-cord
• picking up and knitting I-cord piping
| size | metres of yarn required |
|---|---|
| 50cm x 50cm | 650 |
This pattern is designed so that you can substitute the yarn for a different brand if you so wish.
However, please bear in mind that you may require a different amount of wool than that specified, and it is essential to work to the stated tension in order to achieve the correct size of garment.