A snuggly pirate-y cushion cover (21” square). The picture design on the cushion could be knitted in intarsia by an INTERMEDIATE knitter or in relief by a BEGINNER knitter.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
Stockinette stitch (knit and purl stitches)
Intarsia color work
Some sewing

MATERIALS REQUIRED:
400 yards red and 100 of cream Super Bulky weight yarn (eg Debbie Bliss Como)
10mm needles (or size required to achieve gauge)
Spare 10mm needle (for 3 needle bind off)
18 inch closed end zipper
Red cotton thread

HINTS AND TIPS to help you with this pattern are available on my blog http://nattyknitter.wordpress.com this is mentioned in the pattern.