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.

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

skills used in this pattern:

• casting on
• casting off
• horizontal herringbone stitch
• knitting I-cord
• picking up and knitting I-cord piping

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.