Cushions in Sirdar Funky Fur - 8240 - Downloadable PDF

Cushions in Sirdar Funky Fur 8240 – Knitting Pattern Summary

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar (pattern number 8240) provides instructions for creating three distinct decorative cushions using Sirdar Funky Fur yarn. The collection includes a Square Cushion, a Large Heart Cushion, and a Small Heart Cushion, making it a versatile project set suitable for home décor, gifts, or novelty soft furnishings. All three designs are worked in the same fundamental knitting technique, making the pattern accessible while still offering enough variety to keep knitters engaged across multiple makes.

About the Designs

Square Cushion

The Square Cushion measures 41 x 41 cm (16 x 16 in) and is worked in two identical pieces that are seamed together on three sides, with a 36 cm (14 in) zip fastener inserted along the fourth edge for easy removal of the cushion pad. The finished piece is designed to fit a standard 41 x 41 cm cushion pad. The construction is straightforward, with stitches cast on using the thumb method and the fabric worked entirely in stocking stitch throughout.

Large Heart Cushion

The Large Heart Cushion measures 41 x 41 cm (16 x 16 in) at its widest point and longest length. Like the Square Cushion, it is worked in two pieces. The heart shape is achieved through careful increasing and decreasing of stitches at specified intervals, beginning with just 2 cast-on stitches and expanding outward to form the rounded lobes of the heart. The two pieces are seamed together and filled with washable toy stuffing, giving the finished cushion a plump, three-dimensional appearance. A stitch holder is used during construction to manage live stitches as the two lobes of the heart are shaped separately before being joined.

Small Heart Cushion

The Small Heart Cushion measures 26 x 23 cm (10¼ x 9 in) at its widest and longest points, making it a charming companion piece to the larger heart design. It follows the same shaping principles as the Large Heart Cushion, using increases and decreases to form the heart silhouette, and is also stuffed with washable toy stuffing.

Techniques Used

• Thumb method cast-on – used throughout for a loose, flexible edge suitable for the fluffy yarn
• Stocking stitch (st-st) – the sole stitch pattern used across all three designs, worked by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side
• Increasing – stitches are added at each end of rows at specified intervals to shape the heart cushions from a narrow cast-on upward
• Decreasing – used to taper and shape the upper lobes and lower point of the heart designs
• Seaming and making up – all pieces are sewn together after knitting; the Square Cushion uses a zip fastener, while the Heart Cushions are stuffed and fully seamed
• Stitch holder usage – live stitches are held while working the separate lobes of the heart shapes

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (k)
• Purl stitch (p)
• Stocking stitch – the combination of knit on right-side rows and purl on wrong-side rows, creating a smooth fabric face that showcases the texture of Funky Fur yarn

Materials Required

Yarn

All three cushions are knitted in Sirdar Funky Fur, a novelty fur-effect yarn that creates a soft, fluffy, tactile surface. Each cushion uses a different shade:

• Square Cushion – Shade 204, requiring 5 x 50g balls
• Large Heart