This Mrs Claus Cushion is a great way to practice your intarsia colour-work, and also uses some embroidery to add the trim to the cape.

Designed by Amanda Berry @fluffandfuzz, the cushion is knitted in acrylic DK yarns on single pointed needles (not in the round). The cushion is made from 3 pieces, one front, one back, and the hair bun is knitted separately and sewn on to the top. The neck tie is a single crochet chain worked on a crochet hook. You will also need a bag of toy filling to stuff the cushion and buttons for eyes.

NEEDLES
A pair of 3.5mm straight single pointed knitting needles (US 4)

RECOMMENDED YARN
DK; double knitting/light worsted weight; 100% acrylic; up to 50g in each colour

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, toy filling, buttons for eyes, and a crochet hook.

SIZES
One size only - 35cm tall.

TECHNIQUES
For confident beginners and above, other techniques used include casting on and off, knits, purls, increases and decreases, and seaming to finish.

PATTERN INFO
This knitting pattern is a pdf download, 6 pages, and written in English. Patterns for personal use only; not for resale. Copyright © 2014 Amanda Berry; All rights reserved.