Patchwork Throw and Cushion in Deramores Studio DK Acrylic - Downloadable PDF

Patchwork Throw and Cushion in Deramores Studio DK Acrylic — Knitting Pattern by Wendy Kippax

This intermediate-level knitting pattern by designer Wendy Kippax includes instructions for two coordinating home accessories: a patchwork throw and a patchwork cushion. Both projects are worked in Deramores Studio DK acrylic yarn across a warm, earthy palette of four colours, making them an ideal pairing for adding handcrafted texture and colour to any living space. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF from Deramores.

Wendy Kippax is known for her love of home accessories and garments, drawing inspiration from history, travel, textures, and vibrant colour — all qualities that are clearly reflected in the rich tonal combination chosen for this design.

About the Patchwork Throw

The throw is constructed using a patchwork approach, combining multiple knitted squares or sections worked in different stitch patterns and colours to create a visually dynamic, tactile fabric. This method of building a larger piece from individual knitted patches is a classic technique that allows knitters to practise a variety of stitches while producing a cohesive finished object. The completed patches are then joined together, making the construction process manageable and satisfying at every stage.

Yarn Requirements for the Throw

• Yarn A — Green Tea: 2 x 100g balls of Deramores Studio DK
• Yarn B — Butterscotch: 2 x 100g balls of Deramores Studio DK
• Yarn C — Gingerbread: 2 x 100g balls of Deramores Studio DK
• Yarn D — Paprika: 2 x 100g balls of Deramores Studio DK

Techniques and Stitches Used in the Throw

• Stocking stitch — the classic knit-on-right-side, purl-on-wrong-side fabric, producing a smooth face and a ridged reverse
• Reverse stocking stitch — the bumpy, textured side of stocking stitch used deliberately as the right side for contrast patches
• Moss stitch — an alternating knit-and-purl pattern that creates a firm, non-curling, seed-like texture
• Double rice stitch — a variation of textured knit-purl patterning that produces a raised, grain-like surface
• Kfb (knit through the front and back) — a simple increase stitch used within the construction
• Seaming and sewing up individual patches using a tapestry needle

About the Patchwork Cushion

The cushion mirrors the throw in its use of the same four Deramores Studio DK colours and patchwork construction, creating a perfectly matched set. The finished cushion measures 30cm long x 12cm wide x 15cm high and is designed to fit a 40cm x 40cm cushion pad. A button band fastening using four 2 x 2cm buttons per cushion gives it a neat, professional finish. The cushion is a great standalone project for knitters who want a quicker make, or it can be worked alongside the throw for a coordinated home décor set.

Yarn Requirements for the Cushion

• Yarn A — Green Tea: 1 x 100g ball of Deramores Studio DK
• Yarn B — Gingerbread: 1 x 100g ball of Deramores Studio DK
• Yarn C — Butterscotch: 1 x 100g ball of Deramores Studio DK
• Yarn D — Paprika: 1 x 100g ball of Deramores Studio DK

Techniques and Stitches Used in the Cushion

• Stocking stitch and reverse stocking st