Christmas Tree Cushion by Denny Gould

Christmas Tree Cushion

Knitting
October 2017
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette (stocking) stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
500 - 600 yards (457 - 549 m)
16 x 16 inches (40 x 40 cm)
English
This pattern is available for £5.00 GBP
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The evergreen fir tree has traditionally been used to celebrate winter festivals for thousands of years. This Cushion features a decorated Christmas Tree and would look very festive in your home or knitted as a gift for someone special for Christmas.

A striking and fun cushion to knit in Double Knitting (8 ply) yarn for your favourite chair or sofa at Christmas time. The knitting pattern gives full instructions for the Cushion and the Christmas Tree which is knitted separately and sewn to the front of the cushion.

The pillow measurements 40 cm x 40 cm (16in x 16in)

Materials – All Double Knitting (8 ply)
1 - 100 gram ball of White
1 - 100 gram ball of Green
1 - 100 gram ball of Red
Small ball of Brown

Suggested yarns to use:
Stylecraft Special DK 100% Acrylic
1 - Red (1246) 295m (323 yds)
1 - Green (1826) 295m (323 yds)
1 - White (1001) 295m (323 yds)

11 Multicoloured Pom-poms - Available from Craft Stores
Gold Self Adhesive Gems - Available from Craft Stores

4 buttons

The cushion is knitted in one piece and the back has a four button opening for easy removal of the cover for washing. Add some lovely buttons to add interest to the back of the cushion.