Romantic Heart Cushion

Description

A very romantic Heart Cushion knitting pattern

Measurements 40 cm x 40 cm (16in x 16in)

Yarn – All Double Knitting yarn 2-50 gram balls dark pink (A) 3-50 gram ball bright pink (B) 2-50 gram ball light pink (C)

Suggested yarns to use (one from each list):

A King Cole Merino Blend DK (Fuchsia 787) Stylecraft Special DK (Bright Pink 1435) King Cole Smooth DK (Fuchsia 891)

B King Cole Merino Blend DK (Raspberry 907) Sirdar Country Style DK (Dusky Pink 423) King Cole Dollymix DK (Candy 040) King Cole Merino Blend DK (Raspberry 907)

C King Cole Merino Blend DK (Pale Pink 1532) Sirdar Snuggly DK (Precious 187) Stylecraft Special DK (Fondant 1421) Drops Karisma (Medium Pink 33)

Other materials 1 pair of 4 mm (UK8-USA6) and 1 pair of 3¼ mm (UK10-USA3) knitting needles 4 buttons Yarn bobbins 20 beads (optional)

Tension 22 sts and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over stocking stitch on 4 mm needles)

The cushion is knitted in one piece with the colours repeated in stripes on the back where there is a 4 button opening.

If you already have DK yarns in similar colours they could be used as long as they match the gauge 22 sts and 28 rows to 4 (10 cm) over stocking stitch