Simple Cushion Cover

Simple Cushion Cover by Buzybee

What is Being Made

The Simple Cushion Cover is a stylish and modern decorative cushion designed for quick and easy completion. This knitted cushion cover features a practical button-closure flap that allows for easy insertion and removal of a standard 14-inch cushion pad. The finished piece combines contemporary aesthetics with functional design, making it suitable for home décor applications.

Craft and Technique Overview

This project is created using the knitting craft, making it an ideal choice for beginners seeking to develop foundational skills. The entire cushion is worked in a single, straightforward stitch pattern that requires minimal shaping or complex techniques. The construction method involves casting on stitches, working in rows, creating buttonholes through a simple cast-off and cast-on method, and then seaming the pieces together to form the finished cushion cover.

Stitches Used

• Knit (k): The fundamental stitch used throughout the entire project
• Garter Stitch (g st): Created by knitting every row, this textured stitch forms the complete fabric of the cushion cover and provides a classic, reversible finish

Materials Required

• Yarn: 300g of chunky weight yarn in cream
• Needles: 6mm knitting needles
• Notions: 3 buttons for the closure flap
• Cushion Pad: 14-inch cushion pad for insertion

Tension and Sizing

The pattern specifies a tension of 14 stitches and 28 rows in garter stitch over 10 centimeters using 6mm needles. This tension measurement is essential for achieving the correct finished dimensions. The cushion cover is constructed by casting on 50 stitches and working in garter stitch for 32 inches in length, which creates the base rectangle that will be folded and seamed to accommodate the 14-inch cushion pad.

Construction Details

The cushion cover begins with a simple cast-on of 50 stitches worked entirely in garter stitch. At the appropriate point in the pattern, three evenly-spaced buttonholes are created using a basic cast-off and cast-on technique. Specifically, stitches are cast off at designated intervals across a row, and then cast back on in the following row to create functional button openings. After completing the buttonhole rows, additional rows are worked before casting off all stitches to finish the piece.

Assembly involves folding the knitted rectangle so that the short sides overlap for 14 rows to create a functional flap closure. The sides are then pinned and sewn together, with careful attention to matching rows for even seaming. Three buttons are sewn onto the cushion body to correspond with the buttonholes on the flap, allowing the cushion cover to be fastened securely around the inserted pad.

Difficulty Level

This project is classified as beginner level, making it accessible to knitters new to the craft. The straightforward garter stitch pattern, simple buttonhole technique, and basic seaming required make this an excellent introductory project for developing essential knitting skills.