Sheep in Countryside Cushion Knitting Pattern, Countryside scene, DK yarn (Digital Download)

Countryside Sheep Cushion Knitting Pattern

English-language intarsia knitting pattern for a charming 40 × 40 cm countryside cushion with fluffy sheep and clouds.

Bring the warmth of a sunny country walk into your home. This characterful cushion combines fresh green fields, a soft blue sky and playful dimensional details to create a cosy knitted accent for a sofa, chair or nursery.

Please note: This listing is for the knitting pattern only, not the finished cushion.

Design and Construction
The cover is knitted in one piece: begin halfway across the striped button-back, work the countryside scene from the intarsia chart, then finish the second striped back section with buttonholes. Sheep and clouds knitted in Sirdar Snuggly Chunky create a delightful fluffy 3D effect.
Finished size: Designed to fit a 40 × 40 cm cushion pad
Skill level: Intermediate

Materials
• 1 × 50 g ball of light green DK yarn
• 1 × 50 g ball of light blue DK yarn
• Small amounts of light brown, dark brown, dark green, emerald green, white and black DK yarn
• A small amount of white Sirdar Snuggly Chunky yarn for the sheep and clouds
• 5 buttons

Needles
Straight needles: 3.25 mm (US 3 / UK 10) and 4 mm (US 6 / UK 8)
Gauge

22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over stocking stitch

Suggested Yarns and Colours
The sample uses Sirdar Country Style DK and Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK in the following shades:
• Light green: Apples
• Light blue: Periwinkle
• Light brown: Honey
• Dark brown: Chocolate (947)
• Dark green: Village Green
• Emerald green: Emerald (916)
• White and black DK yarn for details

You can use similar-coloured DK yarns from your stash, provided they match the stated gauge. Rowan Pure Wool DK and Rico Essentials Merino DK are also suitable alternatives.

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