Knitting Pattern - Sheep and Poppies Cushion, Pillow Knitting Pattern with Sheep, Aran Sheep Fields Poppies Trees Sky Clouds Pattern

Pattern Language - English

A Knitting Pattern for a unique hand-knit cushion featuring a countryside scene with sheep in the field and poppies growing in the hay meadow.

This Aran/Worsted pillow will add texture and interest to your home and would make a perfect and gift for someone special.

The cushion is knitted in one piece so there is minimal sewing up. The scene on the front is worked using stocking stitch using the fair isle / stranded method of knitting. There are large, coloured charts to follow and the pattern has detailed instructions. On the back there is a four button opening for easy removal of the cover for washing.

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

Yarn used:
Cloudborn Fibers Highland Worsted 100% fine Highland Wool
Available from https://shop.mybluprint.com/knitting/supplies/cloudborn-highland-worsted-yarn/54547
Yardage: 221 yards/202 meters
Weight 3.5 oz/100 grams

1 skein – Sky Blue
1 skein – Taupe Heather
1 skein – Scarlet
1 skein – Antique White
1 skein – Fern Heather
1 skein – Black

Any Aran/Worsted yarn can be used so long as it gives the same tension as 18 stitches and 24 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch

Alternative Suggestion:
Cascade Pacific 60% Acrylic 40% Merino Wool
Available from https://www.loveknitting.com/cascade-pacific?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=949dcd46
Yardage: 213 yards/195 meters
Weight: 3.5 oz/100 grams

1 ball – Baby Blue (07)
1 ball – Taupe (15)
1 ball – Ruby (43)
1 ball – White (02)
1 ball – Cactus (33)
1 ball – Black (48)

Knitting Needles – 1 pair of 5 mm (UK6 – US8) and 1 pair of 4 mm (UK8 – US6)

Other Materials - 4 buttons, yarn bobbins, darning needle, 40 cm x 40 cm (16 in x 16 in) cushion pad