Diamond Tassel Cushions in Hayfield Bonus Super Chunky - 10676 - Downloadable PDF

Hayfield Bonus Super Chunky Diamond Tassel Cushions – Knitting Pattern 10676

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Hayfield includes instructions for two distinct decorative cushion designs: the Diamond Cushion and the Crisscross Cushion. Both are knitted in Hayfield Bonus Super Chunky yarn and finish at a generous 45 x 45 cm (approximately 17¾ x 17¾ inches), making them a bold and cosy addition to any living space. Rated as intermediate in difficulty, this pattern is ideal for knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to explore colourwork and decorative finishing details.

The Diamond Cushion

The Diamond Cushion is a striking colourwork design worked in four shades of Hayfield Bonus Super Chunky. The geometric diamond motif creates a bold, graphic look that works beautifully at this chunky gauge. The four colours used are:

• Yarn A – shade 560 Peacock (3 balls) – the dominant background colour
• Yarn B – shade 564 Magenta (1 ball)
• Yarn C – shade 961 White (1 ball)
• Yarn D – shade 668 Rainforest (1 ball)

The multi-colour palette gives the Diamond Cushion a vibrant, contemporary feel. The use of four contrasting shades — a rich teal, a vivid pink, a crisp white, and a deep green — means the diamond motifs really pop against the Peacock background. Working with multiple colours across a row is a key colourwork skill, and knitters will need to manage yarn strands carefully to maintain an even tension throughout.

The Crisscross Cushion

The Crisscross Cushion is a two-colour design with a clean, geometric crisscross or lattice-style pattern. It uses just two shades of Hayfield Bonus Super Chunky:

• Yarn A – shade 560 Peacock (4 balls) – the main colour
• Yarn B – shade 569 Gilt (1 ball) – the contrasting accent colour

The pairing of Peacock and Gilt gives this cushion a rich, jewel-toned aesthetic with a warm metallic contrast. The crisscross structure is achieved through the arrangement of stitches and colour changes, creating an interlocking visual effect that is both elegant and bold at this super chunky weight.

Techniques and Stitches Used

Both cushion designs are worked primarily in stocking stitch (st-st), which forms the foundation fabric throughout. Stocking stitch is created by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows, producing a smooth, flat surface that showcases colourwork motifs clearly and crisply. The pattern notes that stocking stitch is used throughout, making the construction straightforward once the colourwork is understood.

Key techniques featured in this pattern include:

• Colourwork knitting – managing multiple yarn colours to create geometric motifs across rows
• Stocking stitch (st-st) – the primary stitch used for both cushion fronts and backs
• Finishing and seaming – joining cushion panels neatly to create a professional result
• Tassel making – decorative tassels are referenced in the pattern name, adding a tactile, on-trend finishing touch to the completed cushions
• Zip insertion – a 36 cm (14 inch) zip fastener is required for each cushion, giving a neat, practical closure

Materials Required

Both designs are knitted using Hayfield Bonus Super Chunky yarn (shade reference F032), which comes in 100g balls. This is a true super chunky weight yarn, knitting to a tension of 9 stitches and 12 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch