Byllan Kissen in Schachenmayr Soft & Easy - S10875DE - Downloadable PDF

Byllan Kissen by Quail Studio – Knitted Cushion Cover Pattern in Schachenmayr Soft & Easy

The Byllan Kissen (Byllan Cushion) is a beginner-level knitting pattern designed by Quail Studio and published by MEZ GmbH. This free downloadable PDF guides knitters through creating a decorative cushion cover measuring approximately 40 cm x 40 cm, making it a perfect square pillow project. The design is worked in two separate pieces — a front panel and a back panel — which are then joined together. The front panel features a striking geometric triangle motif, giving the finished cushion a modern, colour-blocked aesthetic that works beautifully in contemporary home décor.

Design Details and Construction

The cushion is constructed using a straightforward two-part approach. The back panel is a simple rectangular piece worked entirely in one colour, while the front panel incorporates a shaped triangular design element (referred to as Dreieck A, or Triangle A) achieved through systematic decreases. This combination of a plain back and a decorative front makes the pattern accessible to beginners while still producing a visually interesting finished object.

Front Panel – Triangle Construction

The front panel begins with 81 stitches cast on in the colour Silber (shade 00090, silver). The triangular shaping is created by working decreases on every right-side row. Specifically, the shaping method involves:

• Slip, slip, knit (SSK-style) decrease worked after the edge stitch at the beginning of the row
• Knit two together (k2tog) worked four stitches before the end of the row
• These paired decreases are repeated on every right-side row, gradually reducing the stitch count and forming the triangular shape

This shaping technique is a classic method in knitting for creating angled or diagonal lines within a flat piece, and it gives the cushion front its distinctive geometric character.

Back Panel

The back panel is worked simply: 81 stitches are cast on in Silber (shade 00090) and worked in garter stitch throughout, with all stitches cast off after 40 cm from the cast-on edge. No shaping is required, making this section ideal for knitters building their confidence.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The primary stitch used throughout both panels is garter stitch (kraus rechts in German), which is created by knitting every row on straight or circular needles. Garter stitch is one of the most beginner-friendly stitch patterns in knitting — it lies flat without curling, has a pleasant ridged texture, and is fully reversible. It also creates a slightly denser, squarer fabric than stockinette, which is well suited to cushion covers that benefit from structure and body.

• Garter stitch – knit every row, used for both front and back panels
• Paired decreases – used on the front panel to shape the triangle motif
• Cast on and cast off – standard techniques required for both panels

Colour Palette

The pattern calls for a multi-colour approach using Schachenmayr Soft & Easy in the following shades:

• Fb 00090 Silber (Silver) – used for the back panel and as the base of the front panel triangle
• Fb 00031 Fuchsia – an accent colour for the front design
• Fb 00029 Mandarine (Mandarin/Orange) – a warm accent colour
• Fb 00035 Pink – a further accent colour for the front panel

The combination of silver, fuchsia, mandarin, and pink creates a bold, vibrant colour palette that makes this cushion a standout decorative accessory.

Materials Required

This pattern uses Schachenmayr Soft & Easy, a worsted weight yarn sold in