Anchor Cushion in Deramores Studio DK Acrylic - Downloadable PDF

Anchor Cushion Knitting Pattern in Deramores Studio DK Acrylic by Sarah Murray

About This Pattern

The Anchor Cushion is an intermediate-level knitting pattern designed by Sarah Murray, a freelance knitting and crochet designer based in Cornwall whose work draws heavily on the textures, colours, and imagery of the Cornish coastal landscape. This downloadable PDF pattern produces a decorative knitted cushion cover featuring a classic nautical anchor motif, perfectly suited to anyone who loves seaside-inspired home accessories. The finished cushion cover is sized to fit a 30cm x 40cm cushion pad, making it a practical and stylish addition to any home.

Design Inspiration

Sarah Murray is well known for incorporating the beauty of the Cornish landscape into her designs, working with sea-inspired colours, textures, and project names. The Anchor Cushion is a wonderful example of this approach, combining a timeless nautical graphic with a carefully chosen palette of cool, coastal shades. Whether displayed on a sofa, armchair, or bed, this cushion brings a touch of seaside charm to any interior setting.

What You Will Make

This pattern produces a single knitted cushion cover designed to fit a standard 30cm x 40cm cushion pad (not included in the pattern but listed as a required extra). The anchor design is worked using a colourwork technique across the body of the cushion, creating a striking graphic centrepiece against a contrasting background. The finished piece is ideal for intermediate knitters looking to develop their colourwork skills while creating a beautiful, functional home accessory.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Deramores Studio DK Acrylic yarn, used across three colourways to achieve the coastal colour palette:

• 1 x 100g ball in Mist (Yarn A)
• 1 x 100g ball in Frost (Yarn B)
• 1 x 100g ball in Storm Cloud (Yarn C)

These three shades — Mist, Frost, and Storm Cloud — evoke the cool, muted tones of the sea and sky, perfectly complementing the nautical anchor theme. Deramores Studio DK Acrylic is a machine-washable, durable yarn that is well suited to home accessory projects, offering excellent stitch definition and easy care properties.

Needles and Tension

The pattern requires a pair of 4mm knitting needles. Achieving the correct tension is important for this project, as it determines the final size of the cushion cover. The stated tension is:

• 20 stitches and 29 rows to measure 10cm x 10cm (4in x 4in) using 4mm needles over stocking stitch

Knitters are encouraged to work a tension swatch before beginning the main project, adjusting needle size up or down as needed to match the stated gauge. Getting the tension right ensures the finished cover will fit the 30cm x 40cm cushion pad correctly.

Techniques and Stitches Used

This pattern is rated as intermediate in difficulty, making it suitable for knitters who are comfortable with the basics and ready to explore more advanced techniques. The key stitches and methods used include:

• Knit (K) — the fundamental knitting stitch, forming the basis of stocking stitch fabric
• Purl (P) — worked on wrong-side rows to create smooth stocking stitch on the right side
• Stocking Stitch — the primary fabric of the cushion, created by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side
• Colourwork / Intarsia or Stranded Knitting — used to create the anchor motif across the cushion face, working with multiple yarn colours (Mist, Frost, and Storm Cloud)
• Increase (Inc) — shaping technique used where required within the pattern
• Repeat (Rep) — pattern sections are