A522 Honeycomb Stitch Buttoned Cushion

A522 Honeycomb Stitch Buttoned Cushion

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Honeycomb Stitch Buttoned Cushion

Project: Honeycomb Stitch Buttoned Cushion

Pattern: A522

Craft type: Knitting

Difficulty: ●●○

MEASUREMENTS

Width (approx) cm 40
Height (approx, when sewn up) cm 40

Yarn Required:

Lincraft Spiral 100g balls 3

NEEDLES:

A pair of 4.00mm knitting needles.
Wool needle for sewing up.

REQUIREMENTS:

A cable needle.
5 buttons.
A 40 x 40 cm cushion insert.

TENSION:

31 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over patt, using 4.00mm needles.

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS:

C4B = slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and leave at back of work, K2, then K2 from cable needle.
C4F = slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and leave at front of work, K2, then K2 from cable needle.

CUSHION

Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 130 sts.
1st row: K1, * C4F, C4B, rep from * to last st, K1.
2nd row: Purl.
3rd row: Knit.
4th row: Purl.
5th row: K1, * C4B, C4F, rep from * to last st, K1.
6th row: Purl.
7th row: Knit.
8th row: Purl.
Last 8 rows form patt.

Cont in patt until work measures 32cm from beg, working last row on wrong side.

Tie a coloured thread at each end of last row to mark bottom foldline.

Cont in patt until work measures 40cm from coloured threads, working last row on wrong side.

Tie a coloured thread at each end of last row to mark top foldline.

Cont in patt until work measures approx 8cm from last coloured threads, ending with a 1st or 5th patt row.

Next row: P3, * P2tog, P1, P2tog, P2, rep from * to last st, P1 ... 94 sts.

Beg Buttonhole Band:

1st row: K2, * P2, K2, rep from * to end.
2nd row: P2, * K2, P2, rep from * to end.
Last 2 rows form rib.

Work a further 2 rows rib.

5th row: Rib 14, [yrn, rib 2tog, rib 14] 5 times ... 5 buttonholes.

Work 5 rows rib.

Cast off in rib.

FINISHING

Fold Cushion at coloured threads and join side seams, noting to place buttonhole edge over cast on edge. Sew on buttons. Sew in all ends. Insert cushion and fasten buttons.

Alternative Yarns

When substituting Lincraft Spiral, choose a yarn that can achieve the pattern tension of 31 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over patt, using 4.00mm needles.

Suitable alternatives may include smooth or softly colour-changing yarns with good stitch definition so the honeycomb cable pattern remains clearly visible. A yarn with enough structure will help the finished cushion cover retain its shape around the insert.

Important: Match the specified tension and finished fabric rather than relying only on the yarn weight description. Work a generous tension swatch in the pattern stitch before beginning, as a substitute yarn may alter the finished dimensions, cable definition and total yarn quantity required.

Customisation Ideas

  • Use a self-striping or colour-changing yarn to create gradual colour changes across the honeycomb pattern.
  • Work the cushion in a solid colour to place greater emphasis on the cable texture.
  • Choose contrasting or decorative buttons to personalise the buttonhole closure.
  • Use matching buttons for a subtle finish that blends into the knitted fabric.
  • Make coordinating cushions in different colourways for a matching home décor set.

Care Instructions

Follow the care instructions provided on the yarn label used for the project. Remove the cushion insert before washing the knitted cover where practical.

Wash gently using a method suitable for the selected fibre and reshape while damp. Dry flat where recommended to help maintain the honeycomb stitch texture and finished dimensions. Reinsert the cushion only when the cover is completely dry, and check the buttons regularly to ensure they remain securely attached.

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