Maritime Cushions by Debbie Bliss

Maritime Cushions

Knitting
June 2010
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
Approximately 41 x 41cm/16 x 16in
English
This pattern is available from lovecrafts.com for £3.50.

The Maritime Cushions, knitted in Debbie Bliss Rialto Aran, draw inspiration from various international maritime signal flags, crucial for ship-to-ship communication. These bold and graphic designs add a striking touch to your decor. Each cushion is worked in stocking stitch, with the diamond pattern provided in a chart format for ease of use.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 41 x 41cm/16 x 16in

MATERIALS.
• 50g/1¾oz balls of Debbie Bliss Rialto Aran:
E Echo (blue and red stripe)
· 3 balls in Midnight 13 (A)
· 3 balls in Ruby 15 (B)

J Juliet (blue and ecru stripe)
· 4 balls in Midnight 13 (A)
· 1 ball in Ecru 02 (B)

C Charlie (red, ecru & blue stripe)
· 4 balls in Midnight 13 (A)
· 1 ball in Ecru 02 (B)
· 1 ball in Ruby 15 (C)

F Foxtrot (ecru with red diamond)
· 4 balls in Ecru 02 (A)
· 1 ball in Ruby 15 (B)

All cushions
• Pair of 5mm (US 8) knitting needles
• Three buttons for each cushion
• 41 x 41cm/16 x 16in cushion pads

TENSION
18 sts and 24 rows to 10cm/4in square over St st using
5mm (US 8) knitting needles.