Home is Where the Heart Is, Colourwork Cushion - Knitting Pattern

This gorgeous cushion is perfect to keep for yourself, give to a loved one or even make as a housewarming gift for a couple moving in together.

You might think this looks like a project for experienced knitters only, but I have used a cunning technique to add lots of colours without lots of work. This complex-looking pattern is achieved simply by knitting with one self-patterning yarn and one solid colour yarn using the fair isle method.

To make this cushion you will need to:

• Knit
• Purl
• M1
• K2tog
• Cast off

As always there are full written instructions and video links to help you these techniques.

Yarn:
Stylecraft, Life DK (75% acrylic, 25% wool, 100g/298m) 2 balls Charcoal (2323)
Stylecraft, Merry Go Round DK, (100% acrylic, 100g/294m) 1 ball Rose/Purple (3121)

Needles:
3.25mm straights
3.75mm straights

Also needed:

• Five 2.5cm heart shaped buttons
• 40cm cushion pad
• Stitch markers

Size: 40cm x 40cm