Cushion Covers in Sirdar Cotton DK - 7216 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Cotton DK Cushion Covers – Pattern 7216: Complete Knitting Guide

Sirdar pattern 7216 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern featuring four distinct cushion cover designs, each measuring 41 x 41 cm (16 x 16 inches). All four covers are knitted in Sirdar Cotton DK yarn and share a classic square format, making them ideal for adding a handcrafted, decorative touch to any home interior. Each design showcases a different knitting technique and stitch pattern, offering something for a range of skill levels and aesthetic preferences.

The Four Cushion Cover Designs

Triangle Lace Pattern Cushion Cover

The Triangle Lace Pattern Cushion Cover is one of the most striking designs in this collection. It features an all-over geometric lace motif built from repeating triangular shapes, created through a combination of yarn-forward increases and paired decreases. This produces a delicate, open-work texture with strong visual structure.

• Stitches and techniques used: Yarn forward (yfwd), slip 1 knitways, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over (s1, k1, psso), knit 2 together (k2tog), knit, and purl stitches worked in a structured lace repeat
• Tension: 20 stitches and 32 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over triangle lace pattern on 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles
• Materials: 3 x 100g balls of Sirdar Cotton DK in shade 513
• Fastening: A 36 cm (14 inch) zip fastener

Lace knitting at DK weight is an excellent entry point for knitters who want to explore open-work techniques without the challenge of fine-weight yarns. The cotton fibre helps the lace stitches hold their shape and definition beautifully after blocking.

Eyelet Cable Panel Cushion Cover

The Eyelet Cable Panel Cushion Cover combines two of knitting's most beloved textural techniques: cable work and eyelet lace. Cables are created by crossing groups of stitches over one another using a cable needle, producing a rope-like or twisted effect. The addition of eyelet details softens the structured cable panels with decorative holes, creating an elegant contrast between solid and open fabric.

• Stitches and techniques used: C3B (slip next stitch to back on cable needle, knit 2, then knit 1 from cable needle), C3F (slip next 2 stitches to front on cable needle, knit 1, then knit 2 from cable needle), yarn forward eyelets, knit and purl stitches
• Needles: 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles and a cable needle
• Materials: 2 x 100g balls of Sirdar Cotton DK in shade 516
• Fastening: A 36 cm (14 inch) zip fastener

Cable knitting involves temporarily placing stitches on a cable needle and holding them either to the front or back of the work before knitting them, which creates the characteristic twisted rope appearance. The C3B and C3F cables used here are three-stitch cables, making them accessible for knitters who are new to cabling.

Tulip Lace Pattern Cushion Cover

The Tulip Lace Pattern Cushion Cover is the most technically involved design in the collection and the only one to use two colours. It also features a button fastening rather than a zip, adding a charming, tactile detail to the finished piece. The tulip motif is achieved through a combination of lace shaping techniques, including double decreases that form the characteristic petal and stem shapes associated with floral lace.

• Stitches and techniques used: Yarn forward (yfwd