Product Description
These two cushion covers each feature half of the Union Jack, entirely formed from different stitch textures, all in the same colour. Bring the two halves together, and the whole flag appears, hence Reunion!
Ingeniously constructed with no seams at all, the covers feature an envelope opening at the back for quick and easy removal of the cushion pad.
They start with a toe-up-style cast on, and are worked in the round right from the outset, (aside from the button band).
Made for standard square cushions, 40cms by 40cms, these covers will perfectly bookend your sofa, or look equally great, side by side on your bed.
2012 was a wonderful year for the United Kingdom: with the Diamond Jubilee, and the Olympics and the Paralympics all being hosted in London, it really was a sensational year for being proud to be British.
What better way, then, to show your patriotic pride, than with a pair of cushion covers adorned with the Union Jack, the flag of our wonderful nation?
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Reunion Cushion Covers by Sockmatician
Project Overview
The Reunion Cushion Covers are a pair of knitted cushion covers featuring a Union Jack design, created by designer Sockmatician. This patriotic knitting project celebrates British pride through geometric flag patterns. Each cushion cover displays one half of the Union Jack design, and when displayed together as a pair, the two halves unite to form a complete flag—hence the project name "Reunion." The pattern was inspired by the clear geometric lines and diagonals inherent in the British flag, making it an ideal candidate for knitting translation.
Construction Technique
These cushion covers are constructed seamlessly in the round, using a toe-up-style cast-on method. This technique allows the knitter to begin working in the round immediately from the cast-on edge, eliminating the need for seaming and creating a polished, finished appearance. The seamless construction method is particularly effective for cushion covers, as it ensures durability and a professional look suitable for home décor display.
Design and Pattern Details
The pattern features bold geometric elements inspired by the Union Jack flag design. The use of clear lines and diagonal elements creates visual interest and makes the pattern suitable for intermediate-level knitters. The two-cushion design allows for creative display options, with the flag design completing itself when both covers are positioned together.
Yarn and Materials
- Yarn Weight: Aran weight yarn is used for this project, providing a medium thickness ideal for cushion covers
- Craft: Knitting with needles appropriate for aran weight yarn
Skill Level
Rated as an intermediate difficulty project, the Reunion Cushion Covers require foundational knitting knowledge, including comfort with working in the round and managing color changes or stitch patterns to create the geometric flag design.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Pages: | 14 |
| Designer: | Sockmatician |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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