Cushions in Sirdar Plushtweed - 7893 - Downloadable PDF

Knitted Cushions in Sirdar Plushtweed – Pattern 7893

Pattern 7893 from Sirdar is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern for three distinct cushion designs, all worked in the luxuriously textured Sirdar Plushtweed chunky yarn. The three designs — a Heart Cushion, a Square Cushion, and a Round Cushion — each measure approximately 41 cm (16 inches) in their key dimension, making them a generously sized and impactful addition to any home interior. Rated as intermediate in difficulty, this pattern is well suited to knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping techniques and are ready to tackle more distinctive silhouettes.

About Sirdar Plushtweed Yarn

All three cushions are knitted using Sirdar Plushtweed (F216), a chunky weight yarn celebrated for its rich, tweedy texture and soft, plush handle. This yarn combines a rustic tweed aesthetic with a tactile softness that makes it ideal for homewares and accessories. The chunky weight means projects knit up quickly on 6½mm (UK3 – USA10.5) knitting needles, producing a fabric with a satisfying density and warmth. The recommended tension for this pattern is 8 stitches and 14 rows to 10 cm (4 inches), which is typical for chunky-weight knitting and results in a firm, cushion-worthy fabric.

The Three Cushion Designs

Heart Cushion

The Heart Cushion measures 41 x 41 cm (16 x 16 inches) and is one of the most distinctive designs in the pattern. Its heart shape requires careful knitting and shaping, making it a rewarding project for intermediate knitters. The shaped silhouette is achieved through increases and decreases worked across the knitted panels, giving the finished cushion its recognisable heart outline.

• Yarn: Sirdar Plushtweed F216 in shade 254
• Yarn quantity: 2 x 100g balls
• Needles: 1 pair of 6½mm (UK3 – USA10.5) knitting needles
• Additional materials: A stitch holder, a 41 cm (16 in) heart-shaped cushion inner, or alternatively approximately 50 cm x 100 cm (19¾ x 39½ in) of fabric and washable toy stuffing to create your own inner

The option to use either a ready-made heart-shaped cushion inner or to construct your own from fabric and stuffing gives knitters flexibility depending on what is available to them. A stitch holder is required during construction, suggesting the pattern involves holding stitches live at some point during the shaping process — a technique common in shaped knitting where sections are worked separately before being rejoined.

Square Cushion

The Square Cushion is the most straightforward of the three designs, measuring 41 x 41 cm (16 x 16 inches). Its classic square format makes it a versatile piece that suits a wide range of interior styles. The chunky Plushtweed yarn gives the finished cushion a beautifully textured surface that is both visually appealing and tactilely inviting.

• Yarn: Sirdar Plushtweed F216 in shade 251
• Yarn quantity: 3 x 100g balls
• Needles: 1 pair of 6½mm (UK3 – USA10.5) knitting needles
• Additional materials: A 36 cm (14 in) zip fastener and a 41 x 41 cm (16 x 16 in) cushion inner

The inclusion of a zip fastener in the Square Cushion construction is a practical and professional finishing detail. A zip closure allows the knitted cover to be removed for washing or replacement of the inner, making this a durable and functional homewares project. Inserting a zip into a knitted fabric is a useful skill for intermediate knitters to develop, and this pattern provides an excellent opportunity to practise it.

Round Cushion