Sunflower Pillow Knitting Pattern: Cushion Cover with sunflowers and bee (Digital Download)

Bring a burst of summer sunshine into your home with this charming sunflower and buzzy bee cushion!

Nothing says summer quite like bright, cheerful sunflowers! Perfect for sprucing up your favorite garden chair or adding a pop of handmade warmth to your living room, this knitting pattern lets you create a stunning textured centrepiece. The cushion base is knitted in one piece with a neat 4-button back closure, while the vibrant sunflowers and cute buzzy bee are crafted separately and sewn on for a lovely 3D finish.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS PATTERN
🌻 3D Floral Details: Features standalone sunflowers and a adorable buzzy bee sewn onto the cushion cover.

🌻 Practical & Neat: Knitted in one continuous piece with a simple 4-button closure on the back for easy removal and washing.

🌻 Versatile Yarn Choice: Uses standard Double Knitting (DK) yarn, making it easy to swap in your favourite brand or stash colours.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
🌻 Cushion Size: 40 cm x 40 cm (16 in x 16 in)

MATERIALS & SUPPLIES NEEDED
🌻 Yarn: Double Knitting (DK) / 8-ply yarn
– 1 Ball (100g): White
– 1 Ball (100g): Bright Yellow (e.g., Stylecraft Special DK in Sunshine - 1114)
– 1 Ball (100g): Black (e.g., Stylecraft Special DK in Black - 1002)
🌻 Needles: 1 pair of 4 mm (UK 8 / US 6) and 1 pair of 3¼ mm (UK 10 / US 3) knitting needles
🌻 Extras: 4 buttons for the back opening

GAUGE & DETAILS
🌻 Tension / Gauge: 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over stocking (stockinette) stitch on 4 mm needles
🌻 Format: Instant PDF download
🌻 Language: English

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