Cabled cushion front

By Spotlight

Knitting a cushion is a satisfying, practical project & it brings an instant update to any room.

Final Result

Materials

• 2 x 50g balls “Basics” Entwine
• 1 pair 8mm knitting needles
• scissors
• yarn needle
• tape measure
• fabric for back
• cushion insert - size 16

Step 1

Cast on 66 sts.
Row 1: K10, *P2, K8, P2, K5, rep from * twice, K5.
Row 2: P10, *K2, P8, K2, P5, rep from * twice, P5.
Row 3: Rep row 1.
Row 4: Rep row 2.
Row 5: K10, *P2, Cable, P2, K5, rep from * twice, K5
Row 6: Rep row 2.
Row 7: Rep row 1.
Row 8: Rep row 2.
Last 8 rows form pattern. Rep pattern a further 8 times.

Make up using fabric to create the back of cover.

Abbreviation

K = knit
P = purl
rep = repeat
st/s = stitch/es

Cable: Slip next 4 sts onto a cable needle and place at back of work, K next 4 sts from needle then K4 from cable needle, without twisting them.