Home Accessories in Sirdar Temptation - 8194 - Downloadable PDF

Home Accessories in Sirdar Temptation – Pattern 8194

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar presents a collection of three coordinating home accessories worked in Sirdar Temptation DK yarn. The set includes a generously sized Block Pattern Throw and two Cushion Covers — one in a block pattern and one in a cable pattern — making it an ideal intermediate-level project for knitters who want to add handcrafted texture and warmth to their living space.

What Is Being Made

• Block Pattern Throw – measuring 90 x 100 cm (35½ x 39½ in), a substantial lap or sofa throw worked in a textured block stitch pattern
• Block Pattern Cushion Cover – a square cushion cover measuring 40 x 40 cm (15¾ x 15¾ in), coordinating with the throw through the same block stitch design
• Cable Pattern Cushion Cover – a second square cushion cover also measuring 40 x 40 cm (15¾ x 15¾ in), featuring a classic cable panel design for added visual interest

Techniques and Stitches Used

Block Pattern (Throw and Cushion Cover)

The block pattern is a classic textured knitting technique that alternates sections of knit and purl stitches to create a raised, geometric grid effect on the fabric surface. A distinctive feature of this pattern is the use of k1below — knitting into the stitch in the row below rather than the live stitch on the needle. This technique creates a subtle elongated stitch that adds depth and a woven-like quality to the fabric, making it particularly effective in a soft DK-weight yarn. The resulting texture is tactile and visually appealing, lending itself beautifully to home accessories where surface interest is key.

Cable Pattern (Cushion Cover)

The cable pattern cushion cover introduces classic rope cabling, a beloved knitting technique that involves crossing groups of stitches over one another to create twisted, three-dimensional rope-like columns. The specific cable used in this pattern is C12B: slip the next 6 stitches to the back on a cable needle, knit 6 stitches, then knit the 6 held stitches from the cable needle. This 12-stitch back cross cable produces a bold, prominent twist that sits beautifully against a reverse stocking stitch or plain background. Cable knitting is a hallmark of traditional hand-knitting craft and gives the finished cushion cover a rich, heritage-inspired texture.

Core Stitches Referenced

• Knit (k) and Purl (p) – the fundamental building blocks of all three designs
• k1below – knitting into the stitch one row below the current needle position, creating elongated, textured stitches in the block pattern
• C12B – a 12-stitch back cross cable worked over a cable needle, used in the cable pattern cushion cover

Materials

Yarn

All three accessories are worked in Sirdar Temptation DK (F225), a soft, luxurious DK-weight yarn available in a range of shades. Each accessory in this pattern uses a different colourway, allowing knitters to create a complementary but varied set:

• Block Pattern Throw – Shade 804, requiring 7 x 50g balls
• Block Pattern Cushion Cover – Shade 805, requiring 3 x 50g balls
• Cable Pattern Cushion Cover – Shade 809, requiring 3 x 50g balls

Yarn amounts are based on average requirements when the specified tension and yarn are used. Actual usage may vary slightly depending on individual knitting tension.

Needles and Additional Materials

• 5½mm (UK5 – USA9) knitting needles – one pair, used for all three projects
• Cable needle – required for the Cable Pattern Cushion Cover to work the C12B cable