“I designed this hand knitted fairisle cushion cover a few years ago for a trip I tutored on a cruise ship around the coast of Norway. I looked at traditional Norwegian patterns and added beads to areas to create more interest.
The cushion is made in 3 pieces and is not worked in the round.”
Yarn used:
Rowan Felted Tweed DK 50% Merino wool 25% Alpaca 25% viscose. Approximate length 175m (191yds).
1 x Grey
1 x Green
Rowan Pure Wool DK 100% wool. Approximate length 130m (142yds).
1 x Cream
1 x Pink
1 x Black
1 x Green
Rowan Tweed DK 100% wool. Approximate length 118m (129yds).
1 x Red
As some of these colours are discontinued please see below my suggested colour palette:
Alpaca Soft DK 70% virgin wool 30% Alpaca Approximate length 125m (137yds).
1 x Simply White (201) Cream
1 x Deep Rose (206) Red
Alpaca Classic DK 57% Alpaca 43% cotton. Approximate length 120m (131yds).
1 x Berry Sorbet (125) Pink
1 x Noir (103) Black
Felted Tweed DK 50% wool 25% Alpaca 25% viscose. Approximate length 175m (191yds).
1 x Carbon (159) Grey
1 x Avocado (161) Green
Beads used – 1 bag Debbie Abrahams beads size 6/0 in Gun Metal x 183.
Equipment used:
3.25mm (US-3) & 4.00mm (US-6) Knitting needles.
30cm Cushion pad.
Fine sewing needle for threading beads.
Yarn needle.
Finished cover size – Approximately 31cm (12 1/4in) x 31cm (21 1/4in).
1 in stock
