Cushions in Sirdar Sylvan - 7510 - Downloadable PDF

Cushions in Sirdar Sylvan Chunky – Pattern 7510: Complete Guide to Four Stunning Designs

This downloadable PDF pattern from Sirdar offers four beautifully distinct cushion designs, each measuring approximately 41 x 41 cm (16 x 16 inches), worked in the brand's luxurious Sylvan Chunky yarn. The collection spans both knitting and crochet techniques, making it an ideal choice for crafters who enjoy working across both disciplines or who want to explore a new skill. Whether you are drawn to the clean simplicity of classic knitted fabric or the textural richness of crochet stitch patterns, this pattern has a design to suit your style and skill level.

Because all four cushions share the same finished dimensions, the covers can be mixed and matched across a coordinated set, creating a cohesive yet varied display of texture and colour in your home. Each design is worked as a flat panel and finished with a 36 cm (14 inch) zip fastener, giving a neat, professional result that allows the cushion pad to be easily removed for washing.

Yarn and Materials Overview

Sirdar Sylvan Chunky is a chunky weight yarn sold in 50g balls, and each of the four designs uses a different shade from the range, allowing the stitch patterns to be showcased in complementary colourways. The chunky weight means projects work up quickly and the resulting fabric has a satisfying weight and warmth, ideal for soft furnishings. The knitted cushions each require 4 x 50g balls, while the two crochet designs each require 5 x 50g balls, reflecting the typically greater yarn consumption of crochet fabric.

• Stocking Stitch Cushion: Sirdar Sylvan Chunky in shade 205, 4 x 50g balls
• Diagonal Garter Stitch Cushion: Sirdar Sylvan Chunky in shade 206, 4 x 50g balls
• Crochet Chevron Cushion: Sirdar Sylvan Chunky in shade 202, 5 x 50g balls
• Crochet Treble Shell Cushion: Sirdar Sylvan Chunky in shade 200, 5 x 50g balls

Needles and Hooks Required

• 6.5 mm (UK 3 – USA 10.5) knitting needles for the Stocking Stitch Cushion
• 5.5 mm (UK 5 – USA 9) knitting needles for the Diagonal Garter Stitch Cushion
• 6.50 mm (UK 3 – USA K/10.5) crochet hook for both the Crochet Chevron Cushion and the Crochet Treble Shell Cushion
• 36 cm (14 inch) zip fastener for each cushion cover

Design One: Stocking Stitch Cushion

The Stocking Stitch Cushion is a knitted design worked in the most classic of all knitting fabrics. Stocking stitch is created by alternating a knit row with a purl row when working flat, producing a smooth, v-stitch face on the right side and a ridged, bumpy texture on the reverse. It is one of the foundational techniques in hand knitting and results in a fabric with a clean, contemporary appearance that suits both modern and traditional interiors.

Worked on 6.5 mm needles using Sylvan Chunky in shade 205, this cushion is an excellent project for knitters of all abilities, including confident beginners who have mastered the knit and purl stitches. The chunky yarn on a larger needle creates a generously sized panel that grows quickly, making it a satisfying and relatively fast make.

Techniques and Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (alternating knit and purl rows)
• Flat knitting on straight needles
• Seaming and zip insertion for finishing

Design Two: Diagonal