BRIGHT DELIGHT
Simply Knitting|Issue 219
If you’ve got a stash collection that’s overflowing, our stunning rainbow cushion is the perfect solution! By Sophie Jordan
Sophie Jordan
BRIGHT DELIGHT

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS

YOU WILL NEED

DK yarn from your stash Approximately 180g in total, 90g for the front and 90g for the back. You will need around 5g each of Yarns A to R and 90g of

Yarn S

Yarn A Cream

Yarn B Pale pink

Yarn C Bright pink

Yarn D Dark pink

Yarn E Burgundy

Yarn F Lilac

Yarn G Purple

Yarn H Light blue

Yarn I Petrol blue

Yarn J Dark blue

Yarn K Emerald green

Yarn L Leaf green

Yarn M Olive green

Yarn N Mustard yellow

Yarn O Ginger

Yarn P Orange

Yarn Q Russet

Yarn R Red

Yarn S Teal blue (for cushion back)

  • A pair of 3.5mm needles

  • Zip, 30cm

  • Cushion pad, 40x40cm

  • Blue sewing thread

  • Cream sewing thread

  • Sewing needle

TOP TIP

Not quite enough colors in your stash for our cushion? Stylecraft have all the colors of the rainbow in their Special DK range. Contact them on 01484 848435 or visit www. stylecraft-yarns.co.uk

STASHBUSTER CUSHION

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