Cushion Covers in Sirdar Bouffle - 7506 - Downloadable PDF

Knitted Cushion Covers in Sirdar Boufflé – Pattern 7506

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar provides instructions for four distinct cushion cover designs, each measuring approximately 41 x 41 cm (16 x 16 inches). All four covers are knitted using Sirdar Boufflé (F053), a chunky-weight yarn celebrated for its soft, fluffy texture that adds tactile warmth and visual interest to home accessories. The pattern is well-suited to knitters looking to create stylish, cosy cushion covers that make excellent gifts or home décor additions.

About Sirdar Boufflé Yarn

Sirdar Boufflé is a chunky yarn with a distinctive looped, bouclé-style construction that creates a plush, cloud-like surface on finished knitted fabric. Its generous weight means projects knit up quickly, making these cushion covers an achievable and satisfying project even for those relatively new to working with textured yarns. The yarn is sold in 50g balls and is available in a range of shades, several of which are specified across the four designs in this pattern.

Design 1: Stocking Stitch Cushion Cover

The first design is a classic Stocking Stitch Cushion Cover, knitted in a single colour. This straightforward design lets the luxurious texture of Sirdar Boufflé take centre stage, with the smooth knit-side fabric of stocking stitch creating a uniform, velvety surface across the cushion front and back.

Techniques and Stitches

• Stocking stitch – alternating knit and purl rows to produce a smooth, flat fabric
• Single-colour construction throughout

Materials

• Sirdar Boufflé F053 in shade 726 – 3 x 50g balls
• 6½mm (UK3 / USA10.5) knitting needles

Design 2: Cable and Reversed Stocking Stitch Cushion Cover

The second design introduces a more textured and visually striking aesthetic through the combination of cable knitting and reversed stocking stitch. Cables are a classic knitting technique in which stitches are crossed over one another using a cable needle, creating twisted rope-like columns that stand out in relief against the background fabric. Reversed stocking stitch — the purl side of standard stocking stitch — provides a slightly raised, nubbled background that contrasts beautifully with the smooth, defined cable twists. Together, these techniques produce a richly textured cushion cover with a traditional yet contemporary feel.

Techniques and Stitches

• Cable knitting – crossing stitches to form twisted, rope-like cable panels
• Reversed stocking stitch – using the purl side as the right side of the fabric for a textured background
• Combination of knit and purl stitches to define pattern panels

Materials

• Sirdar Boufflé F053 in shade 724 – 5 x 50g balls
• 6½mm (UK3 / USA10.5) knitting needles

Design 3: Stocking Stitch and Garter Stitch Cushion Cover

The third cushion cover design pairs two of knitting's most fundamental stitch patterns — stocking stitch and garter stitch — to create a design with subtle textural contrast. Garter stitch, produced by knitting every row, creates a ridged, elastic fabric that sits differently from the smoother stocking stitch sections, adding dimension and visual interest without complex techniques. This makes the design approachable for a wide range of knitters while still producing a finished cushion cover with genuine character.

Techniques and Stitches

• Stocking stitch – knit and purl rows alternated for a smooth fabric
• Garter stitch – every row knitted, producing a ridged, revers