Cushions in Stylecraft Squeeze Me DK - 10085 - Downloadable PDF

Cushions in Stylecraft Squeeze Me DK – Pattern 10085: Three Knitted Cushion Designs

This downloadable PDF from Stylecraft contains three separate knitted cushion designs, all worked in Stylecraft Squeeze Me DK, a luxuriously soft chenille-style yarn. Each finished cushion measures 42 cm (16½ in) square, making them a satisfying and practical knitting project. The pattern is rated as beginner level, so it is an excellent choice for newer knitters looking to build confidence while creating beautiful home accessories.

About Stylecraft Squeeze Me DK

Stylecraft Squeeze Me DK is a chenille yarn, meaning it has a distinctive velvety, plush texture that gives finished knitted fabric a wonderfully tactile, cushioned appearance. Because of its chenille construction, the yarn is not suitable for sewing up seams — the pattern specifically advises using a smooth yarn in a matching colour to join seams instead. Knitters are also advised to cast on and cast off loosely, using a larger needle size if necessary, to prevent the edges from pulling in.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Stylecraft Squeeze Me DK, 100g balls
• Needles: A pair of 4 mm (UK 8 – USA 6) knitting needles
• A smooth yarn in a matching colour for seaming (due to the chenille construction of Squeeze Me DK)

Design 1: Cable Cushion

The Cable Cushion is worked in Candy Pink 5615, requiring 3 x 100g balls of Stylecraft Squeeze Me DK. The chenille texture of the yarn adds extra depth and richness to the cable design, making the raised stitches appear beautifully dimensional against the soft fabric background.

Techniques and Stitches – Cable Cushion

• Cable knitting – a classic technique where stitches are crossed over one another using a cable needle to create twisted rope-like or plaited patterns
• Knit and purl stitches – used to create the background fabric and define the cable panels
• Working flat on straight needles
• Seaming with a smooth contrast yarn

Cable knitting is a highly rewarding technique that, despite its impressive appearance, relies on a simple principle of reordering stitches. This makes the Cable Cushion an ideal introduction to cables for beginner and improver knitters alike.

Design 2: Loop Cushion

The Loop Cushion is worked in Cobalt Blue 5611, also requiring 3 x 100g balls of Stylecraft Squeeze Me DK. The loop stitch technique creates a shaggy, textured surface that, combined with the plush chenille yarn, results in an exceptionally cosy and tactile cushion cover.

Techniques and Stitches – Loop Cushion

• Loop stitch – a technique where yarn is wrapped around a finger or thumb during a knit stitch to form a protruding loop on the fabric surface, creating a fluffy or shaggy texture
• Knit stitch – used for the base fabric rows between loop rows
• Working flat on straight needles
• Seaming with a smooth contrast yarn

Loop stitch is a fun and straightforward decorative technique that creates dramatic texture with minimal complexity, making it very well suited to a beginner knitter wanting to explore beyond basic stitch patterns.

Design 3: Patchwork Cushion

The Patchwork Cushion is a colourful multi-yarn design worked using four shades of Stylecraft Squeeze Me DK, requiring 1 x 100g ball in each of the following colours:

• CC1 – Cobalt Blue 5611
• CC2 – Pale Pink 5616
• CC3 – Apple Green 5614