Barrilliant Sheep Cushion

If you have a soft spot for novelty knits, there is no need to be sheepish! In fact, this cheerful cushion offers wool lovers everywhere the opportunity to celebrate their favourite fibre and the animal they owe it to. The perfect knit for a country cottage or a super-cute nursery scheme, this project offers an exciting opportunity to practice working from a chart and sewing together knitted pieces.

KNIT KIT

Yarn:

King Cole, Merino Blend DK, shade (A) 853 Sage two 50g balls;

King Cole, Truffle, shade (B) 4365 Coconut one 100g ball;

King Cole, Big Value (50g) DK, shade (C) 4052 Grey one 50g ball; (D) shade 4053 Black one 50g ball.

King Cole, Merino Blend DK is 100% wool. 50g / 104m

King Cole, Truffle is acrylic/polyamide 100g/255m

Finished Size:

40cm x 40cm

Needles:

Straight 3.25mm & 4mm

TENSION SQUARE

22 sts x 30 rows

10cm x 10cm

Stocking stitch

4mm needles

Also needed:

Cushion pad 42cm x 42cm

Zip 35 cm (optional)