Blanket & Cushion Set in Hayfield Bonus DK - 10261 - Downloadable PDF

Hayfield Bonus DK Blanket & Cushion Set – Knitting Pattern 10261

This intermediate-level knitting pattern from Hayfield provides instructions for creating a coordinating blanket and cushion set using Hayfield Bonus DK yarn. The two pieces are designed to complement each other beautifully, making this a versatile project for home décor. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, making it instantly accessible for knitters ready to cast on.

What You Will Make

• Blanket: A generously sized throw measuring approximately 90 x 120 cm (35½ x 47¼ inches), ideal for draping over a sofa or bed.
• Cushion: A rectangular cushion cover measuring approximately 50 x 30 cm (19¾ x 11¾ inches), fastened with 5 buttons for a neat, practical finish.

Yarn and Materials

Both pieces are worked in Hayfield Bonus DK, a popular double knitting weight yarn available in 100g balls. The pattern specifies two distinct colourways to give the set a coordinated yet subtly contrasting look:

• Blanket: shade 614 Oyster Pink – requiring 6 balls
• Cushion: shade 615 Pearl Grey – requiring 2 balls
• Buttons: 5 x Sirdar Elegant Button, Code B5611-0785, used to fasten the cushion cover

The soft, neutral tones of Oyster Pink and Pearl Grey create a classic, understated palette well suited to a range of interior styles. Hayfield Bonus DK is a widely trusted yarn known for its affordability, durability, and smooth knitting quality, making it an excellent choice for larger home projects like blankets and cushion covers.

Needles Required

• 4mm (UK 8 / USA 6) 80cm circular needle – used for the blanket, allowing the large number of stitches to sit comfortably on the cable
• 1 pair of 4mm (UK 8 / USA 6) straight knitting needles – used for the cushion cover pieces

Tension

Achieving the correct tension is essential to ensure your finished pieces match the stated measurements. The pattern specifies two tension gauges over 10 cm / 4 inches:

• Garter Stitch tension: 21 stitches and 41 rows
• Pattern Stitch tension: 22 stitches and 36 rows

Always knit a tension swatch before beginning and adjust your needle size if necessary to match these figures precisely.

Stitches and Techniques Used

This pattern combines classic and textured stitch patterns to create visual interest across both the blanket and cushion. Key stitches and techniques include:

• Garter Stitch – one of the most fundamental knitting stitches, created by knitting every row. It produces a ridged, reversible fabric with good elasticity, making it ideal for a cosy blanket.
• Pattern Stitch – a structured repeat stitch used across both pieces, incorporating combinations of knit and purl stitches to create a defined textured pattern. The repeat includes sequences such as k4, p3 and p1, k4, p3, worked over an 8-row repeat.
• Slipped stitches – the pattern uses slipped stitches (abbreviated as S1p and S1) at the beginning of rows to create a neat, tidy selvedge edge.
• Circular needle knitting – the blanket is worked on a long circular needle to accommodate the wide stitch count, though it is knitted flat (back and forth in rows) rather than in the round.
• Button band construction – the cushion cover features a button fastening, requiring the knitter to work a button band and corresponding buttonholes,