Lovely patchwork cushion cover with spring motifs using intarsia, fairisle and lace techniques.
Finished size: approx. 40 x 40 cm
YOU WILL NEED
Drops Alpaca 4ply (167m per 50g ball, 100% Alpaca)
3 x 50g balls 9036 Wheat 9036 (A)
Back panels
1 x 50g ball of each of the following: Dark Pink 3770 (B), Green Grass 7238 (C),
Golden Rod 2923 (D), Jeans Blue 6309 (E), Light Blue 6205 (F), Light Beige 0618
(G). Small amount of black 4 ply yarn (H)
Pair each of 2.75 mm, and 2.25 mm knitting needles
9 x 8 mm mother of pearl buttons
40 cm x 40 cm cushion pad
Tapestry needle for sewing up
Note: yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate.
TENSION
28 sts and 36 rows = 10 cm measured over St st/Intarsia using 2.75 mm needles