Summer Cushion.



Here you will find a free knitting pattern for a summer cushion. This is the perfect for the garden on a warm summers day or looks pretty in a sun lounge.
The cushion is approximately 30cm (12 inches) at its widest point, and the yarn used is both striking in colour and texture making it a very tactile cushion to hold or cuddle and an eye catching addition to any garden or sun lounge.

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Requirements:

2 x 100g Self Patterning Aran Yarn
1 x 5.0mm Knitting Needles
2 x Large buttons
Polyester Cushion Filling

Instructions:

Tension.
Using 5.0mm Needles, there are 18 sts or 24 rows to 10cm (4 inches).

To make Cushion (1 piece):
Using 5.0mm needles cast on 72 stitches.
Work in stocking stitch until work measures 20cm (16 inches) ending with a purl row.
Cast off in knit. 


To Make Up:
With right sides facing, pull the edges of the cushion in to the center and pin in place.  Using blanket stitch and a complementary colour  sew up the edges of the cushion using even stitches on the right side of the cushion, leaving a small hole to insert the stuffing.  Stuff the cushion with polyester filling, taking care not to overfill the cushion and stretch the knitting.  Using the remaining yarn, blanket stitch the hole in the seam closed to complete the cushion. 

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