Striped Cushions

A pile of colorful cushions has always been on our dream list of knitted projects, and with the ideas Kaffe provides, the possibilities are endless.

Start with a square or rectangle. Think of these as extended swatches, the empty canvas that you can fill with as much color as you can fit in there.

Materials
Felted Tweed by Rowan [50g skeins, each approx 191 yds (175m), 50% wool/25% viscose/25% alpaca]
Size US 5 (3.75mm) needles, or size needed to achieve gauge
Cushion form 12×12 (14×14, 16×16, 18×18, 20×20) (18×12, 20×12, 18×14, 20×14)” [30.5×30.5 (35.5×35.5, 40.5×40.5, 45.5×45.5, 51×51) (45.5×30.5, 41×30.5, 45.5×35.5, 51×35.5) cm]

A Note on Yarn Quantities
In general, you will need one ball each color for all stripe patterns and cushion sizes. If working a solid knitted cushion back, add from 0 to 3 balls of the color of choice, depending on the size you are making.

If you wish to replicate the photography samples, the quantities and shades required are listed on page 9 of the Field Guide.

Knitted Measurements
12×12 (14×14, 16×16, 18×18, 20×20) (18×12, 20×12, 18×14, 20×14)” [30.5×30.5 (35.5×35.5, 40.5×40.5, 45.5×45.5, 51×51) (45.5×30.5, 51×30.5, 45.5×35.5, 51×35.5) cm]

Gauge
24 sts and 32 rows = 4″ (10 cm) over st st, after blocking
24 sts and 33 rows = 4″ (10 cm) over stranded st st, after blocking