Small Cable Cushion (based on Emu cushion leaflet 6709)
Tension 10 stitches to approx. 5cms (2ins)
Measurements Approx.35.5cms square (14ins)
Materials
3x 100gm balls Aran wool
Pair 5.5mm (UK 5) needles
Cable needle
35.5cms / 14 ins cushion pad
Abbreviations
K. knit; P. purl; Sts stitches
Slip 1F Slip next st. onto cable needle and leave at front of work
Slip 1B Slip next st. onto cable needle and leave at back of work
Instructions
Back
Cast on 58 sts.
1st row (Right side) K.2, *p.2, k.2, repeat from * to end
2nd row P.2, *k.2, p.2, repeat from * to end
3rd row P.2, *k.2, p.2, repeat from * to end
4th row K.2, *p.2, k.2, repeat from * to end
Repeat these 4 rows 2 times more (12 rows)
Then 1st row (k.2, p.2) x 3, k.34, (k.2, p.2) x 3
2nd row (p.2, k.2) x 3, p.34, (p.2, k.2) x 3
3rd row (p.2, k.2) x 3, k.34, (p.2, k.2) x 3
4th row (k.2, p.2) x 3, p.34, (k.2, p.2) x 3
Repeat these 4 rows until work measures approx. 30.5cms (12 ins.) from the beginning.
Then 1st row (Right side) K.2, *p.2, k.2, repeat from * to end
2nd row P.2, *k.2, p.2, repeat from * to end
3rd row P.2, *k.2, p.2, repeat from * to end
4th row K.2, *p.2, k.2, repeat from * to end
Repeat these 4 rows 2 times more (12 rows). Cast off in pattern.
Front
Cast on 71 stitches.
1st row (right side) K.1, *slip 1F, p.1, k. st. from cable needle, p.4, k.1, repeat from * to end.
2nd row P.1, *k.3, slip 1F, p.1, k. st. from cable needle, k.1, p.1, repeat from * to end.
3rd row K.1, *p.2, slip 1F, p.1, k. st. from cable needle, p.2, k.1, repeat from * to end.
4th row P.1, *k.1, slip 1F, p.1, k. st. from cable needle, k.3, p.1, repeat from * to end.
5th row K.1, *p.4, slip 1F, p.1, k. st. from cable needle, k.1, repeat from * to end.
6th row P.1, *slip 1B, k.1, p. st. from cable needle, k.4, p.1, repeat from * to end.
7th row K.1, *p.3, slip 1B, k.1, p. st. from cable needle, p.1, k.1, repeat from * to end.
8th row P.1, *k.2, slip 1B, k.1, p. st. from cable needle, k.2, p.1, repeat from * to end.
9th row K.1, *p.1, slip 1B, k.1, p. st. from cable needle, p.3, k.1, repeat from * to end.
10th row P.1, *k.4, slip 1B, k.1, p. st. from cable needle, p.1, repeat from * to end.
These 10 rows form the pattern. Continue until work measures approx. 35.5cms (14 ins) from the beginning, ending with the 5th pattern row. Cast off in pattern.
To make up
With right sides together, sew three sides of the cushion. Turn right side out and insert cushion pad. Oversew open edge.
