Camper Van Cushions in King Cole Chunky - 4324 - Downloadable PDF

King Cole Chunky Camper Van Cushions – Pattern 4324 (Downloadable PDF)

Pattern 4324 from King Cole is a charming knitting pattern for Camper Van Cushions, knitted in King Cole Chunky yarn. The pattern includes instructions for three distinct cushion designs: a Square Cushion with Picture, a Rectangular Cushion with Outline, and a Rectangular Cushion with Picture. Each design features an intarsia or picture-knitting motif of a camper van, making these cushions a delightful and decorative addition to any home. The pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to tackle simple colourwork and stitch pattern combinations.

Finished Sizes

The pattern produces cushion covers in two sizes:

• Square cushion: 45 x 45 cm (18 x 18 inches)
• Rectangular cushion: 30 x 50 cm (12 x 20 inches)

Designs Included

Square Cushion with Picture

This cushion cover is worked in Caramel and Blue chunky yarn. The construction begins by casting on 65 stitches in Caramel and working a section of double moss stitch for 8 rows, which creates a neat, textured border. The main body is worked in stocking stitch, and the camper van picture motif is introduced across 49 central stitches, framed by 8 plain stitches on either side. The motif is worked over 64 rows, after which the work continues in Blue only for a further 13 rows. Fold markers are placed to define the cushion front and back, and the cover is finished with another section of double moss stitch before casting off in pattern. The cover is designed to fasten closed using 4 snap fasteners, which are sewn to the double moss stitch section.

Rectangular Cushion with Outline

This design is worked in Pink chunky yarn and is cast on with 69 stitches. Like the square cushion, it begins with a section of double moss stitch for 8 rows, followed by stocking stitch for 26 rows. Fold markers are placed, and the construction mirrors the square cushion in its making-up method. The outline design gives this cushion a simpler, graphic look while still referencing the camper van theme. Finishing and fastening instructions are identical to those given for the Square Cushion with Picture.

Rectangular Cushion with Picture

This version also uses the rectangular dimensions and incorporates a full camper van picture motif worked in colourwork across the central stitches, beginning at the first row of the chart. The motif is positioned with 12 stitches worked in plain stocking stitch on either side, keeping the picture centred on the cushion front. The construction follows the same structure of double moss stitch borders, stocking stitch body sections, and fold markers, consistent with the other designs in the leaflet.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Stocking stitch (ss): The primary fabric stitch, worked by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows. This creates a smooth, flat surface ideal for displaying the picture motif clearly.
• Double moss stitch: A classic textured stitch pattern created by alternating knit and purl stitches in a specific sequence over four rows. In this pattern, it is used for the border and button band sections, adding a decorative and functional edge to the cushion covers.
• Picture knitting / intarsia motif: The camper van design is worked by following a chart, integrating coloured stitches into the stocking stitch background. This technique requires managing separate yarn supplies for different colour sections and is the key skill that places this pattern at an intermediate level.
• Casting on and casting off in pattern: The pattern specifies casting off in pattern for the double moss stitch sections, ensuring a neat and consistent edge finish.
• Fold markers: Stitch markers are placed at specific rows to indicate where the cushion cover folds, defining the front panel, back panel, and overlap flap without the need for seaming at those points.

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