Poppy (Triangle) Cushion in Rowan Cotton Wool - RB003-00011-ENP - Downloadable PDF

Poppy (Triangle) Cushion Knitting Pattern by Georgia Farrell in Rowan Cotton Wool

The Poppy (Triangle) Cushion is a charming decorative cushion design by Georgia Farrell, published by Rowan as a downloadable PDF pattern (reference RB003-00011-ENP). Rather than a traditional square or rectangular cushion, this design takes the form of a triangle-shaped cushion — a playful, modern accent piece that works beautifully as a decorative throw cushion or a novelty home accessory. The finished cushion is constructed from two identical triangular knitted pieces that are seamed together and stuffed to create a plump, three-dimensional shape.

Design Overview

The triangle cushion is a deceptively simple yet visually striking project. The geometric triangle silhouette gives it a contemporary feel, making it an ideal accent for modern interiors. The pattern is rated as intermediate in difficulty, meaning it is well suited to knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping techniques and yarn-over increases, but it does not require advanced or complex skills. The repetitive nature of the stitch pattern makes it a satisfying and relatively relaxing knit once the rhythm is established.

The cushion shown in the pattern photography is worked in Giggle 212, a colourway from Rowan Cotton Wool, giving the finished piece a soft, cheerful appearance that would complement a range of home décor styles.

Construction Method

Each cushion requires two identical triangular pieces to be knitted. The triangle shape is built from the bottom point upward using a simple but effective yarn-over increase technique on right-side rows, which creates neat, decorative eyelets along both edges of the triangle as it grows wider with each repeat. The construction is as follows:

• Cast on just 3 stitches to begin at the triangle's point.
• Work in garter stitch (g st) throughout — knitting every row on both right side and wrong side.
• On right-side rows, increases are made using yarn forward (yfwd) after the first stitch and before the last stitch, adding two stitches per increase row.
• On the following wrong-side rows, the yarn-over loops created by the yfwd are worked through the back loop (K1 tbl) to close them neatly and prevent holes from forming, while the remainder of the row is knitted as normal.
• This four-row sequence is repeated 29 times, building the triangle up to 63 stitches at the widest edge.
• After completing the increases, two final rows are worked before casting off.

Techniques Used

• Garter stitch (g st): The entire fabric is worked in garter stitch — knitting every row. This produces a dense, reversible, slightly ridged fabric with good body and structure, ideal for a cushion that needs to hold its shape when stuffed.
• Yarn forward (yfwd) increases: Used on right-side rows to add stitches and widen the triangle. The yfwd creates a small loop that, when worked through the back loop on the following row, produces a tidy, almost invisible increase along the slanted edges.
• Knit through back loop (K1 tbl): Applied on wrong-side rows to close the yarn-over loops neatly, maintaining a clean edge without unwanted eyelets.
• Casting on and casting off: A simple cast-on of 3 stitches begins the work, and a standard cast-off closes the widest edge of the triangle.
• Making up and seaming: The two finished triangular pieces are pressed according to the Rowan information page guidelines, then sewn together around the entire outer edge, leaving a gap for stuffing. Once filled firmly with machine washable toy filling, the opening is sewn closed to complete the cushion.

Stitches Used

• Garter stitch — knit every row
• Yarn forward (yfwd) — decorative increase stitch
• Knit through back loop (K1 tbl) — to close yarn-over increases neatly
• Standard cast