Sheep Cushion Knitting Pattern: Flock of Sheep Pillow Design, DK yarn (Digital Download)

Flock of Sheep Cushion Knitting Pattern – English

Bring cosy countryside charm into your home with this wonderfully woolly cushion!

This English-language knitting pattern creates a delightful flock of fluffy sheep, with one mischievous black sheep standing out from the crowd.

Perfect for a fireside chair or countryside-inspired cottage, it also makes a thoughtful handmade gift for a friend or sheep lover.

Finished Size
Approximately 40 cm x 40 cm (16 inches x 16 inches).

Yarn & Materials
All yarn is DK weight, except for the fluffy white sheep yarn.
• 2 x 50 g balls of light green DK yarn for the front and back
• 1 x 25 g ball of light blue DK yarn for the back
• 1 x 25 g ball of white DK yarn for the back
• 1 x 25 g ball of Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake Chunky for the fluffy white sheep
• A small amount of black DK yarn for the black sheep

Needles: 1 pair of 4 mm needles (UK 8 / US 6) and 1 pair of 3¼ mm needles (UK 10 / US 3).

Buttons: 4 buttons for the back opening. Sheep-themed buttons are a fun optional detail.

Pattern Information
Tension: 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch using 4 mm needles.

The cushion is knitted in one piece. The back features a button opening and cheerful stripes worked in five-row colour bands, giving the reverse plenty of character too.

Skill level: Intermediate

Yarn substitution: DK/8 ply yarns in similar colours may be used, provided they achieve the stated tension.

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