Colorwork cushion covers by Evelyn Siatra

Colorwork cushion covers

Knitting
October 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
930 - 950 yards (850 - 869 m)
One size 15.25x 15.25inch (40x40cm)
English
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Two quick to knit, stylish cushions to update your home decor. Each of them would make also a perfect housewarming gift.
This cushion covers were inspired by traditional Greek woven pieces which are museum exhibits.
Each cushion is worked in one piece with a ribbed button-band, and then seamed. These cushions are a fantastic way to use up odds and ends or to de-stash.

Cushion 1:
This cushion cover was inspired by a traditional Greek woven piece from the region of Thrace, which was used to decorate a bridal cart.
It is worked in a combination of stranded colour-work and the intarsia method. The diamonds and the red crosses are knitted with the intarsia method.

Cushion 2:
The cushion was inspired by an old traditional woven apron from the area of Pogoni, located in north-east Greece, reach in tradition and history.
The stripes are worked with rows of slipped stitches, to give a woven effect to the fabric and the color-work is worked using the intarsia method.