UKHKA 155 Cushion Cover, Hat, Hot Water Bottle Cover and Tablet Cover in Chunky - UKHKA155pdf - Downloadable PDF

UKHKA 155 Chunky Knitting Pattern: Cushion Cover, Hat, Hot Water Bottle Cover and Tablet Cover

UKHKA 155 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern from UKHKA designed for intermediate knitters working in chunky weight yarn. The pattern includes four separate accessories in one download: a cushion cover, a hat, a hot water bottle cover, and a tablet cover. All four projects are worked in garter stitch throughout, making this an excellent choice for knitters who are comfortable with the basics and ready to produce a coordinated set of stylish home and lifestyle accessories.

About the Stitch and Technique

Every project in this pattern uses garter stitch, which is achieved simply by knitting every row on both the right side and the wrong side. This creates a reversible, ridged fabric with a pleasing texture and good elasticity. Garter stitch is one of the most satisfying techniques in hand knitting because it lies flat without curling, making it ideal for items like cushion covers and tablet sleeves where a neat, structured finish is important. Despite its simplicity, garter stitch in a chunky yarn produces a beautifully substantial, cosy fabric that works up quickly and looks impressive.

The pattern also incorporates two-colour knitting, with a main colour (M) and a contrast colour (C) used across the projects. Colour changes are made at specific row measurements, adding visual interest and a contemporary striped effect without requiring complex colourwork techniques such as Fair Isle or intarsia.

Materials Required

All four projects are knitted using 6½mm (UK3 / USA 10.5) knitting needles. The yarn used is a chunky weight in two colours. The approximate yarn quantities are as follows:

• Cushion Cover: approximately 130g in main colour and 125g in contrast colour
• Hat: approximately 110g in main colour and 40g in contrast colour
• Hot Water Bottle Cover and Tablet Cover: quantities are included within the overall pattern requirements

In addition to yarn and needles, the following haberdashery items are needed:

• 1 button for the Tablet Cover
• A 36cm (14in) zip fastener for the Cushion Cover
• 1 metre of ribbon for the Hot Water Bottle Cover

Tension

The stated tension for all projects is 13 stitches and 24 rows to 10cm (4in) over garter stitch on 6½mm needles. As with all knitting patterns, achieving the correct tension is essential to ensure your finished items match the stated measurements. If your tension produces fewer stitches than stated, switch to a thinner needle; if it produces more stitches, switch to a thicker needle.

Cushion Cover

The cushion cover is knitted flat as a single long rectangle using the thumb cast-on method with the main colour. Stitches are cast on and the work progresses in garter stitch, with colour changes introduced at specific measurements to create a striped design. The finished piece is folded in half lengthways, and the cast-on and cast-off edges are joined. One side seam is sewn, and the remaining opening is finished with a 36cm zip fastener. The finished cushion cover measures 41 x 41cm (16 x 16in). After making up, the cover should be pinned out to the correct measurements, covered with damp cloths, and left to dry — a process known as blocking — which helps the fabric settle into its final shape.

Cushion Cover Construction Notes

• Cast on 54 stitches using the thumb method in main colour
• Work in garter stitch, changing colours at measured intervals
• Colour changes occur at 51cm, 72cm, and 82cm of total work length
• Cast off knitways at completion
• Fold and seam to form the finished