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.