"Tivoli Cushion Cover" - Cushion Knitting Pattern For Home in MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino

Tivoli Cushion Cover Knitting Pattern by MillaMia – Colourful Striped Home Accessory

The Tivoli Cushion Cover is a vibrant, colour-rich knitting pattern from MillaMia, designed to create a striking decorative cushion cover for the home. Worked to a finished measurement of 34cm by 34cm (13½in by 13½in), it is sized to fit a standard 35cm by 35cm (13¾in by 13¾in) cushion pad. The design is rated as Improving (intermediate) level, making it an excellent next step for knitters who are comfortable with the basics and ready to explore colourwork and construction techniques.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a single cushion cover — a home accessory designed to add a bold splash of colour to sofas, armchairs, or bedroom décor. The finished piece is square in format and sized to slip neatly over a standard cushion pad. As the pattern notes, the design is described as "a riot of colour" that would also look fantastic in more muted colourways, giving knitters creative flexibility beyond the photographed version.

Techniques Used

• Worked flat: The cushion cover panels are knitted flat on a pair of straight needles, meaning the knitter works back and forth in rows rather than in the round.
• Seamed construction: Once the knitted pieces are complete, they are joined together using seaming — a traditional finishing technique that creates neat, sturdy edges on cushion covers and other home accessories.
• Stripes: The design features a striped colour pattern, achieved by changing yarn colours at regular intervals across rows. Working stripes flat is an approachable introduction to multi-colour knitting, as only one colour is used per row and unused yarns can be carried up the side edge.
• Make 1 increase (m1): The pattern includes the m1 technique — picking up the bar between stitches and knitting through the back loop — which creates a nearly invisible increase used to shape or adjust stitch counts within the fabric.

Stitches Used

• Knit (k/K): The foundational knit stitch, used throughout the pattern.
• Purl (p/P): The purl stitch, worked on reverse-side rows to build the fabric.
• Stocking stitch (st st): The primary fabric construction stitch, created by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side. Stocking stitch produces a smooth, flat fabric that is ideal for showcasing bold stripe colourwork.

Materials – Yarn and Needles

The pattern calls for MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino, a sport weight yarn, in four colours. Each colour requires one 50g (1¾oz) ball:

• Rain (165) – colour A
• Ice (125) – colour B
• Lilac Blossom (123) – colour C
• Haze Grey (107) – colour D

A pair of 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needles is required. The recommended tension is 30 stitches and 32 rows to a 10cm (4in) square over pattern using 3.25mm needles — achieving correct tension is particularly important for a cushion cover so that the finished piece fits the intended pad accurately.

Suggested Alternative Colourways

MillaMia provides several suggested alternative colourways for knitters who wish to personalise the design. These include combinations featuring:

• Storm (102), Putty Grey (121), Fuchsia (143), Snow (124)
• Midnight (101), Fuchsia (143), Daisy (144), Peacock (142)

These alternatives demonstrate the versatility of the Tivoli design — from cool, understated neutrals to vivid, high-contrast palettes — making it easy to coordinate with a wide range of interior styles.

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