Cushion Cover in Hayfield Bonus Super Chunky - 10615 - Downloadable PDF

Hayfield Bonus Super Chunky Cushion Cover – Pattern 10615

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Hayfield provides instructions for creating a 45 cm x 45 cm (17¾" x 17¾") cushion cover in Bonus Super Chunky yarn. The pattern includes two distinct design options: a striking 2 Colour Cushion Cover featuring a geometric triangle motif, and a simpler Plain Cushion Cover. Both versions are rated as intermediate in difficulty and are worked on large 10mm (UK 000 / USA 15) knitting needles, making them a satisfying project that works up quickly thanks to the super chunky weight yarn.

Design 1: 2 Colour Cushion Cover

The 2 Colour Cushion Cover is the more visually complex of the two designs, featuring a bold geometric pattern built from six base triangles and diamond shapes. This construction technique involves working short rows and directional shaping to create interlocking geometric forms across the fabric — a method sometimes referred to as modular or entrelac-inspired knitting. The result is a modern, textural cushion front with strong visual impact.

Techniques Used

• Short-row shaping – stitches are worked in partial rows, turning before the end to build up triangular and diamond shapes incrementally
• Increases – worked as inc in 1st st to expand the stitch count within each section
• Decreases – using sl1, k1, psso (slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over) to shape the geometric forms
• Picking up and working into existing stitches to join adjacent triangles and diamonds seamlessly
• Two-colour construction – each colour is used in separate geometric sections rather than stranded across rows

Stitches Used

• Knit (k) and Purl (p) – the fundamental stitches forming the fabric of each triangle and diamond
• Slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over (sl1, k1, psso) – a left-leaning decrease used to shape the geometric sections
• Inc – an increase stitch worked into the first stitch of a section to build width

Materials – 2 Colour Cushion Cover

• Yarn A: Hayfield Bonus Super Chunky, shade 614 Oyster Pink – approximately 3 balls (100g each)
• Yarn B: Hayfield Bonus Super Chunky, shade 563 Mahogany – approximately 3 balls (100g each)
• Needles: 1 pair of 10mm (UK 000 / USA 15) knitting needles
• Zip fastener: 36 cm (14 in)

Design 2: Plain Cushion Cover

The Plain Cushion Cover offers a clean, understated aesthetic, making it an ideal complement to the geometric 2 Colour version or a standalone statement piece in a bold super chunky yarn. Worked in a single colour, this design focuses on the natural texture and weight of the Hayfield Bonus Super Chunky yarn to create a plush, cosy cushion cover. Its straightforward construction makes it an accessible project for knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques but may not yet have tackled complex shaping.

Techniques Used

• Flat knitting – worked back and forth in rows on straight needles
• Basic stitch pattern – the plain design relies on knit and purl stitches to build the fabric
• Seaming – the cover is assembled and finished with a zip fastener for a neat, practical closure

Stitches Used

• Knit (k) and Purl (p