Cushions in Sirdar Smudge - 7867- Downloadable PDF

Cushion Covers in Sirdar Smudge

What is Being Made

This downloadable knitting pattern provides instructions for creating three distinct cushion cover designs, all measuring 41 x 41 cm (16 x 16 inches). The pattern includes a Stocking Stitch Cushion Cover, a Cabled Cushion Cover, and a Buttoned Cushion Cover, allowing crafters to choose their preferred style and complexity level.

Techniques Used

The pattern employs fundamental and intermediate knitting techniques suitable for crafters with some experience. The primary techniques include working in stocking stitch, which forms the foundation of the Stocking Stitch Cushion Cover design. Cable work is featured in the Cabled Cushion Cover, adding textural interest and visual depth to the finished piece. The Buttoned Cushion Cover incorporates button closure construction, requiring knowledge of buttonhole placement and finishing. All three designs require understanding of casting on, binding off, and seaming techniques to complete the cushion covers.

Stitches Used

• Stocking Stitch: The primary stitch used throughout the pattern, created by alternating knit rows and purl rows to produce a smooth, flat fabric with a characteristic V-pattern appearance on the right side
• Cable Stitches: Featured in the Cabled Cushion Cover to create raised, twisted rope-like textures across the fabric surface
• Buttonholes: Incorporated into the Buttoned Cushion Cover design for functional closures

Materials and Tools

The pattern specifies Sirdar Smudge yarn (F211 weight classification) in three colorway options. The Stocking Stitch Cushion Cover requires 2 x 100g balls in shade 007. The Cabled Cushion Cover calls for 3 x 100g balls in shade 004. The Buttoned Cushion Cover uses 3 x 100g balls in shade 001. Knitting needles measuring 6mm are required to achieve the correct tension. The pattern emphasizes that working to the stated tension of 10 stitches and 17 rows over 10cm (4 inches) in stocking stitch is essential for success and proper finished dimensions.

Pattern Notes

The pattern uses the thumb method for casting on stitches. Tension adjustment guidance is provided: if your gauge produces fewer stitches, use thinner needles; if more stitches, use thicker needles. Achieving correct tension is emphasized as critical to ensuring the cushion covers reach the intended finished size of 41 x 41 cm.