Home Accessories in King Cole Wildwood Chunky - 5896DF - Downloadable PDF

King Cole Wildwood Chunky Home Accessories – Throw and Cushion Covers Knitting Pattern (5896)

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from King Cole includes instructions for a cosy throw and a set of cushion covers, all knitted in the beautifully textured King Cole Wildwood Chunky yarn. Designed at an intermediate difficulty level, these home accessories make a rewarding project for knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to explore more decorative stitch work, including cable knitting. The finished pieces are ideal for adding warmth and handcrafted style to any living space.

About King Cole Wildwood Chunky

All designs in this pattern are worked in King Cole Wildwood Chunky weight yarn. Chunky yarn knits up quickly and produces a thick, substantial fabric that is perfectly suited to home accessories such as throws and cushion covers. The Wildwood range from King Cole is known for its rich, nature-inspired tones and its soft, appealing texture, making it an excellent choice for interior knitting projects.

The Throw

The throw is a substantial knitted blanket designed to be draped over a sofa, armchair, or bed. It is worked using 6mm knitting needles and is knitted to a tension of 22 stitches and 24 rows to 10cm (4 inches) over pattern. This tension is specific to the stitch pattern used in the throw, so knitters are advised to work a tension square before casting on to ensure accurate sizing and yarn consumption.

Techniques and Stitches – Throw

• Garter stitch (gst): Every row is knitted, producing a ridged, reversible fabric with good stretch and body. Garter stitch is a classic choice for throws as it lies flat without curling at the edges.
• Pattern stitch (patt): The throw incorporates a defined stitch pattern worked across the fabric, giving it visual interest beyond a plain knit.
• Knit (K) and Purl (P) stitches form the foundation of the fabric throughout.
• Increases (inc) and decreases (dec) may be used to shape or structure the pattern repeat.
• Cable stitches are referenced within the pattern abbreviations, suggesting cable detailing may feature in the overall design scheme across the accessories.

The Cushion Covers

The pattern includes instructions for knitted cushion covers, which are worked on 5.5mm knitting needles to a tension of 18 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm (4 inches) over double moss stitch. The tighter tension and finer needle size compared to the throw result in a denser, more structured fabric that holds its shape well as a cushion cover.

Techniques and Stitches – Cushion Covers

• Double moss stitch: This is a classic textured stitch pattern created by alternating knit and purl stitches in a specific sequence across rows, producing a deeply textured, seed-like surface. It is more intricate than single moss stitch and gives the cushion covers a rich, tactile quality.
• Cable 6 Back (C6B): Three stitches are slipped onto a cable needle and held at the back of the work, the next three stitches are knitted from the left-hand needle, and then the three stitches from the cable needle are knitted. This creates a cable that twists to the right.
• Cable 6 Front (C6F): Three stitches are slipped onto a cable needle and held at the front of the work before knitting, producing a cable that twists to the left. Together, C6B and C6F allow for classic rope cables and more complex cable panel designs.
• Yarn forward (yfwd): This technique brings the yarn to the front of the work between needles and is used to create decorative effects or eyelets within the pattern.
• Knit (K) and Purl (P) stitches are used throughout as the building blocks of all stitch patterns.
• Increases (inc) and decreases (dec) are employed as needed within the construction of the covers.

Cable Knitting – A Note for Intermediate