Iris Cushion

The inspiration for this cushion came during a visit to Monet's Gardens in France. Claude Monet spent his last (and most creative) years cultivating his garden and his art at Giverny, 50 miles outside of Paris. I visited this garden in June and the garden was full of the most amazing flowers including roses and irises. The irises were the most memorable as they came in so many colours and stood really tall amongst all the other flowers in the borders.

The cushion is knitted as one piece in Stockinette Stitch in Double Knitting yarn and the pattern provides a coloured chart to follow for the iris. There is a 4 button opening at the back.

This would make a lovely gift for someone who loves their plants and gardens.

Materials – All DK

1 – 50g ball White

1 – 50g ball Light Lilac

Small amounts of –

Purple, Dark Lilac, Lilac,Yellow, Light Green, Dark Green

Any DK yarn can be used that knits to the following tension:

Tension 22 sts and 28 rows to10cm (4in) over stocking stit