Rare Earth Cushions
You can never have too many cushions. Scattered over a comfy sofa they add a homely touch to any room, softening the look of a bare area and making it feel warm and welcoming.
The Rare Earth Cushions pattern includes five different looks, all from the same sequence of stitches to give a co-ordinated set of cushions. Knit just one or two to add to your existing collection, or all five for a brand-new look.
The covers feature a buttoned flap for extra detailing. This also makes them easy to remove for laundering or to ring the changes as you move from season to season.
Pattern Note: A pattern for a co-ordinating rug, the Rare Earth Rug, is available separately. Please click here for more information.
. Available for immediate download from the site.
. For more details, please see below.
Pattern Information
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DIFFICULTY: Intermediate
TECHNIQUES REQUIRED: Knitting, purling, increases, decreases, slipped stitches and working one-row buttonholes. SIZE: One size Finished Side Measurement: 41cm/16.25 ins To fit cushion/pillow pad size: 40x40cm/16x16 ins MATERIALS: Yarn: Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 worsted-weight yarn, 100% wool, 215m/220 yds:100gm skein, in Colours: . Col 1 / Black: 8555 Black . Col 2 / Dark Grey: 8400 Charcoal Grey . Col 3 / Mid Grey: 8509 Grey . Col 4 / Light Grey: 8401 Silver Grey . Col 5 / White: 8010 Natural Amount Required: . 1 skein of each colour for 1 cushion . 3 skeins of each colour for a set of 5 cushions Actual amount used in set of five cushions as shown: 230gm/8.2 oz, 463m/506 yds of each colour Yarn substitution: To use an alternative yarn, please select a light Aran or worsted-weight wool yarn with a recommended gauge of 18-20 stitches:10 cm/4 ins using 4.5-5.0mm/US #7-8 needles. Needles: Sizes 4.5mm/US #7 and 5.0mm/US #8 circular needles, length 80cm/32 ins. Gauge: 17 sts & 28 rows:10cm/4 ins in Four-&-Two Basketweave Pattern using 5.0mm/US #8 needles. Notions: . Row Counter, safety pins and tapestry needle for finishing ends . 40cm/16 ins square cushion pads . 3 x2cm, ¾ inch buttons per cushion (15 for all 5 cushions) |
Pattern information:
The pattern includes stitch charts and full line-by-line instructions and is available for immediate download from the website. The pdf file can be printed out or viewed on a computer, tablet or mobile device. Download information You will be provided with a link to download your file immediate after purchase. Please let me know if you have any difficulties in downloading or opening the file from the link. Stitch Pattern: This design uses a reversible stitch pattern from our book: Reversible Knitting Stitches – A Sourcebook of 250 Double-Sided Stitch Patterns. • For more details about the book, please click here. • To read more about using reversible stitches in your work, please click here. Blogposts / Knitting Notes: 1: A cushion for every season 2: Why stop at one? Current Version: v17APR2025 Please contact me if you have a previous version of the pattern and would like an updated copy. © Moira Ravenscroft, 2025 E-mail: [email protected] |
