Throw and Cushions in Sirdar Ophelia and Freya - 7267 - Downloadable PDF

Throw and Cushions in Sirdar Ophelia and Freya – Pattern 7267

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar (pattern number 7267) provides instructions for creating a coordinating set of home accessories: a large throw and two styles of cushion cover. All three projects are worked in chunky-weight yarn and make an excellent choice for knitters looking to add a cosy, textured touch to their living space. The pattern uses two distinct Sirdar yarns — Sirdar Ophelia and Sirdar Freya — each playing a specific structural and decorative role across the designs.

About the Yarns

Sirdar Ophelia is used as the main shade throughout all three projects, supplied in 50g balls. Sirdar Freya serves as the contrast shade, also available in 50g balls. Both are chunky-weight yarns, giving the finished pieces a satisfying weight and warmth. The pattern specifies two pairs of knitting needles: 6½mm (UK3 / USA10½) needles for working with Ophelia, and 5mm (UK6 / USA8) needles for working with Freya.

The Throw

Design and Construction

The throw measures a generous 120 x 120 cm (47¼ x 47¼ inches) when finished, making it a substantial and practical piece suitable for draping over a sofa or bed. Rather than being knitted in one large piece, the throw is constructed from 36 individual squares that are later sewn together into a 6 x 6 arrangement. This modular approach makes the project very manageable — each square can be worked in shorter sessions, and the construction is ideal for knitters who prefer to work in portable, bite-sized pieces.

Techniques and Stitches

Each centre square is worked using the thumb cast-on method and the contrast yarn Sirdar Freya on 5mm needles. The main body of each square is knitted in stocking stitch (alternating knit and purl rows) using Sirdar Ophelia on 6½mm needles. Once all 36 squares are complete, they are joined by sewing the side edge seams together. A decorative chain stitch is then worked in the contrast yarn Sirdar Freya around each square, adding a bold outline detail that ties the patchwork composition together visually. The finished throw is pinned out to the stated measurements.

Materials Required

• Sirdar Ophelia Main Shade 109 – 14 x 50g balls
• Sirdar Freya Contrast Shade 855 – 3 x 50g balls
• 6½mm (UK3 / USA10½) knitting needles
• 5mm (UK6 / USA8) knitting needles

Tension

The pattern specifies a tension of 14 stitches and 19 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch on 6½mm needles using Sirdar Ophelia. For the contrast yarn sections worked on 5mm needles using Sirdar Freya, the tension is 14 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm over garter stitch. Achieving the correct tension is described as essential to the success of the project.

Buttoned Cushion Cover

Design and Construction

The Buttoned Cushion Cover is designed to fit a 41 x 41 cm (16 x 16 inch) cushion pad. It is worked in two yarns — Sirdar Ophelia as the main shade and Sirdar Freya as the contrast — echoing the colour relationship seen in the throw. The cover is constructed in sections: Section 1 and Section 2 are knitted separately and then assembled. Section 2