Sheep in a Row Cushion

Sheep in a Row Cushion by iKnitDesigns

Project Overview

The Sheep in a Row Cushion is a charming knitted home décor project designed by Denny Gould of iKnitDesigns. This intermediate-level cushion features a delightful row of sheep motifs and measures 40 cm x 40 cm (16 inches x 16 inches), making it an ideal decorative accent for sofas, chairs, or beds. The design combines colorful background elements with textured sheep details, creating a whimsical and inviting finished piece.

Craft and Techniques

This project is created using the knitting craft, suitable for knitters with intermediate-level skills. The cushion employs colorwork knitting techniques to create the sheep motif design, allowing crafters to work with multiple yarn colors throughout the piece. The use of varied yarn weights and textures adds visual interest and dimension to the finished cushion.

Yarn Materials and Weight

The Sheep in a Row Cushion is worked in Double Knitting (DK) weight yarn, with optional chunky weight yarn alternatives available. The pattern calls for multiple colors to complete the design:

• Light Grey: 1 ball of 100 grams (295 meters / 323 yards)
• Mustard: 1 ball of 50 grams (110 meters / 120 yards)
• White: 1 ball of 50 grams (110 meters / 120 yards)
• Black: 1 ball of 50 grams (110 meters / 120 yards)
• Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake DK in Milky: 1 ball of 25 grams for the sheep details

Recommended Yarn Brands and Options

The pattern provides multiple yarn substitution options to suit different preferences and budgets:

Stylecraft Special DK (100 gram balls, 295 meters / 323 yards per ball):

• Silver (1203) for the background
• Gold (1709) for accent color
• White (1001)
• Black (1002)
• Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake DK – Milky (630) for sheep

Hayfield Bonus DK (100 gram balls, 280 meters / 306 yards per ball):

• Light Grey Mix (814) – 2 balls recommended
• Mustard – Pumpkin (766)
• White (961)
• Black (965)
• Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake DK – Milky (630) for sheep

Willow and Lark Ramble (50 gram balls, 125 meters / 137 yards per ball):

• Grey – Dove (137) – 3 balls recommended
• Mustard – Straw (114)
• White – Snow Drop (101)
• Black (109)
• Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake DK – Milky (630) for sheep

Drops Cotton Merino (50 gram balls, 110 meters / 120 yards per ball):

• Medium Grey – 3 balls recommended
• Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake DK – Milky (630) for sheep

Stitches and Construction

While specific stitch details are outlined in the full pattern instructions, the Sheep in a Row Cushion employs colorwork knitting techniques to create the sheep motifs against a contrasting background. The intermediate difficulty level indicates that crafters should be comfortable with reading charts, managing multiple colors, and executing consistent tension throughout the project. The combination of different yarn colors and the Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake DK creates textural contrast that brings the sheep design to life.

Finished Dimensions

The completed cushion measures 40 cm x 40 cm (16 inches x 16 inches), providing a substantial decorative accent suitable for standard cush