Dotty Cushion

I love the simplicity of this stitch and the beautiful effect it creates. It can play tricks on your eyes — depending on your colour choices, one shade can appear to pop forward while the others blend softly into the background.

It’s a great pattern for experimenting with colour, and you only need three shades to create something really striking.

Just a note: there isn’t as much natural give in this stitch pattern as in some others, so it’s important to check your tension carefully. Either that, or wait until your cushion cover is finished before choosing your cushion pad to make sure you get the perfect fit.

CONSTRUCTION

Knitted flat from the bottom up in one piece, folded and then the side seams are joined together.

TECHNIQUES USED

Cast on, knit, purl, slip stitch (mosaic) colourwork, buttonholes and cast off. Joining seams. Sewing on buttons. Optional but recommended to create the feeling of joy when joining your seams: mattress stitch.