Knitted Cushion Covers with Twist Detail

Elevate your home decor with these stylish and cozy knitted cushion covers featuring a twist detail. This pattern is perfect for both beginners and experienced knitters looking to add a touch of sophistication to their space. Get creative by choosing your favorite colors and textures of yarn to make each cushion cover unique and personalized.

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (Category 4) - approximately 400-500 yards (366-457 meters)
• Knitting Needles: US 8 (5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch

Finished Measurements

The finished cushion cover will fit a standard square cushion measuring approximately 16 inches (40 cm) in width and 16 inches (40 cm) in height.

Abbreviations

• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• K2tog: Knit two stitches together
• P2tog: Purl two stitches together
• C4B: Slip next two stitches onto cable needle and hold at back of work, knit next two stitches, then knit stitches from cable needle
• C4F: Slip next two stitches onto cable needle and hold at front of work, knit next two stitches, then knit stitches from cable needle

Pattern

Front Panel:

1. Cast on 64 stitches.
2. Row 1: K2, P2, repeat to end of row.
3. Row 2: P2, K2, repeat to end of row.
4. Repeat rows 1 and 2 until the panel measures approximately 8 inches (20 cm) from the cast-on edge.
5. Begin Twist Detail: Work the twist detail pattern (see chart below) for the next 4 inches (10 cm).
6. Continue with the K2, P2 rib pattern until the panel measures approximately 16 inches (40 cm) in total length.
7. Bind off in pattern.

Twist Detail Pattern:

  
     1. Row: K2tog, K2, P2, K2; repeat to end of row.
     2. Row: P2, C4B, P2, C4F; repeat to end of row.
     3. Row: K2tog, K2, P2, K2; repeat to end of row.
     4. Row: P2, K4, P2, K4; repeat to end of row.
  

Back Panel:

Follow the same instructions for the front panel.

Finishing

1. Place the front and back panels together with the right sides facing each other.
2. Using the mattress stitch or your preferred seaming method, join the side seams of the cushion cover. Leave an opening for inserting the cushion.
3. Weave in any loose ends and block your cushion cover to size.
4. Insert a cushion pad through the opening.
5. Close the opening with your preferred method (such as whip stitch or mattress stitch).

Now you have a beautiful knitted cushion cover with a twist detail to add a cozy and stylish touch to your home decor. Experiment with different colors and yarns to create a unique collection of cushion covers.

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