Cushions and Throw in Sirdar Gorgeous - 7962 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Gorgeous Cushions and Throw – Pattern 7962: Knitted Home Accessories in Super Chunky Yarn

Pattern 7962 from Sirdar is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern featuring three distinct home accessory designs: a Square Stocking Stitch Cushion Cover, a Heart Shaped Cushion, and a Wavy Pattern Throw. All three projects are knitted using Sirdar Gorgeous, a luxuriously soft super chunky yarn, worked on large 20mm (USA 36) knitting needles. The oversized needles and super chunky weight of the yarn mean these projects work up quickly, making them satisfying makes for knitters who enjoy seeing fast, dramatic results. The pattern is rated as intermediate in difficulty, making it well suited to knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to explore simple shaping and stitch patterns.

Square Stocking Stitch Cushion Cover

The first design in this pattern is a classic Square Stocking Stitch Cushion Cover, measuring 41 x 41 cm (16 x 16 in). As the name suggests, this cushion cover is constructed using stocking stitch — the most fundamental of knitted fabrics, created by alternating rows of knit and purl stitches. The result is a smooth, flat surface on the right side with a ridged texture on the reverse, giving the cushion a clean, contemporary look that suits a wide range of interior styles.

Techniques and Construction

• Stocking stitch throughout for a smooth, polished fabric
• Knitted panels seamed together to form the cushion cover
• A 36 cm (14 in) zip fastener is required for the closure, giving the cover a neat, practical finish

Materials

• Sirdar Gorgeous (F222) in shade 601
• 3 x 150g hanks required
• 20mm (USA 36) knitting needles
• A 36 cm (14 in) zip fastener

Heart Shaped Cushion

The second design is a charming Heart Shaped Cushion, also measuring 41 x 41 cm (16 x 16 in). This project introduces a degree of shaping, requiring the knitter to increase and decrease stitches to achieve the distinctive heart silhouette. Shaped knitting of this kind is a wonderful skill-building exercise for intermediate knitters, combining the tactile pleasure of working with super chunky yarn with the satisfaction of creating a recognisable, decorative form.

Techniques and Construction

• Shaping techniques including increases and decreases to form the heart outline
• The finished knitted pieces are assembled and stuffed to create a three-dimensional cushion
• Can be finished with either a ready-made 41 cm (16 in) heart shaped cushion pad or a homemade pad using plain fabric and washable toy filler

Materials

• Sirdar Gorgeous (F222) in shade 605
• 2 x 150g hanks required
• 20mm (USA 36) knitting needles
• Plain fabric and washable toy filler, or a 41 cm (16 in) heart shaped cushion pad

Wavy Pattern Throw

The third and most substantial project in this pattern is the Wavy Pattern Throw, measuring approximately 92 x 112 cm (36¼ x 44 in). This generously sized blanket is worked in a wavy stitch pattern, which creates a gently undulating, textured surface across the fabric. Wavy or ripple stitch patterns are typically achieved through a structured sequence of increases and decreases worked across each row, producing the characteristic flowing lines that give this throw its visual interest and tactile depth. The super chunky weight