What makes a home more welcoming and cosy than handmade decorations?
This matching pair of cushion covers uses stranded knitting. Both are worked using the same colours, but feature different patterns that combine the clean look of geometric shapes with traditional Scandinavian stitch patterns.

They are started with a Figure 8 cast-on, then worked in the round from the top to the bottom. They are closed using mattress stitch. Alternatively, a zipper can be added as closure.

Size and measurements
One size: 42.5 x 42.5 cm (16.75 x 16.75”)

Material
6 balls of DK weight yarn with a yardage of approximately 225 m (246 yds) per 100 g in two contrasting colours
Used in the sample: King Cole Merino Blend DK in Denim and Aran (pictures above); West Yorkshire Spinners Colour Lab DK in Harbour Blue and Natural Cream (pictures below)

Two 3.75 mm / US size 5 circular needles, 60 cm (24”) long

1 stitch marker, darning needle, two square cushion pads 40x40 cm (16x16”)
Optional: two 40 cm (16”) zip fasteners

Gauge
24 sts /24 rnds = 10 cm/4” in stranded Stockinette stitch, blocked

Please note that the colourwork motifs are charted only and there are no written instructions for the motifs provided.