Ullared Cushion by Elizabeth Elliott

Ullared Cushion

Knitting
DK (11 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in colourwork pattern, on larger needles
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
US 1 - 2.25 mm
680 - 700 yards (622 - 640 m)
14" x 14" / 35cm x 35cm
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

The ULLARED CUSHION draws on traditional Swedish colorwork patterns to make an attractive pillow cover.

Finished Size: 14” wide and 14” tall.
Yarn: Schoeller + Stahl Limbo (100% superwash wool; 137 yd 125 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #4595 ice blue (MC) and #4510 natural (CC), 3 balls each. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Yarn Weight: #2 - Fine
Needles: Sizes 1 (2.25 mm) and 1½ (2.5 mm): 32” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); tapestry needle; eight “ buttons; sewing needle; thread to match buttons; 14” square pillow form.
Gauge: 32 sts and 32 rows = 4” in colorwork pattern on larger needles, blocked.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts 2012