Pop Art Donut Cushion by Butterflylove1

Pop Art Donut Cushion

Knitting
May 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking Stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
450 yards (411 m)
Approximately 16.5 inches (42cm) in diameter
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This pattern is available from etsy.com for £3.00.

This pattern is currently available on Etsy:

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/807173365/knit-your-own-p...
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Inspired by the oversized food art of the fabulous Pop Artist Claes Oldenberg, this lovely big donut cushion will add a fun touch to any room. You can also create one as a cute floor cushion for your little one.

The EbonyAndTeal Pop Art Donut Cushion pdf knitting pattern gives you clear step by step instructions and is suitable for a beginner knitter. If working to the recommended tension, the finished cushion should be approximately 16.5 inches (42cm) in diameter.

What you will need:

2 knitting needles (US3/3.25mm or as per tension advice) – you may wish to use longer knitting needles than usual or a circular needle
100g beige DK yarn (e.g. Paintbox Simply DK 107 ‘Vanilla Cream’) 1
00g pink DK yarn (e.g. Paintbox Simply DK 156 ‘Neon Pink’ or 151 ‘Lipstick Pink’)
Oddments of blue and white yarn or embroidery floss (optional)
Polyfil toy stuffing
Tapestry needle for finishing

Skills used: Casting on and off, Increasing and Decreasing, some embroidery

Stitches used: Stocking stitch, Reverse stocking stitch

The pattern will be made available for download once payment has been received. You can also contact me at any point if you have any queries.

This pattern can be used to make gifts for family and friends and also items for sale.

About the Designer - I have written knitting patterns for over nine years, nearly all of which are featured on my geek knit Etsy shop ButterflyLove1 (www.butterflylove1.etsy.com). I currently also write for Let’s Get Crafting: Knitting and Crochet. I aim to write simple, clear patterns that everyone can enjoy.

© 2020 Dawn Finney