Field & Lea Cushion

The Field & Lea cushion is inspired by nature, such as dandelions, bluebells and fields. Colour and texture are the core part of Field & Lea. It uses two strands of 4ply / fingering marled together throughout, which allows the colours to play a big part in the design, but you could easily use stash yarn to knit your own.

Originally designed for a mystery KAL with A Good Yarn, Cleethorpes, so it is separated into 4 distinct parts. There are a couple of interesting but relatively simple texture techniques in the pattern and there are several video tutorials included in the pattern to make the knitting process simple and stress-free.

YARN 
Sirdar Country Classic 4 Ply
(50g; 200m [219yds]; 50% merino wool, 50% acrylic); 4 ply / fingering weight

COLOURS
CC1 – Khaki Green 959 
2 balls – 392m [429yds]
CC2 -Silver Grey 972 
5 balls – 972m [1064yds] 
CC3 – White 950 
2 balls – 324m [355yds] 
CC4 – Duck Egg Blue 964 
2 balls – 348m [381yds]
If changing to worsted weight yarns, then the meterage will be half that suggested.

SIZE
One size. To fit 51cm [20”] cushion inner.
Finished dimensions = 51cm [20”] square.

GAUGE
21 stitches by 30 rows = 10cm [4”]  in stocking stitch on larger needle. Check your gauge.

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES  
3.75 mm [US Size 5] needles
3.25 mm [US Size 3] needles
Darning needle 
Cable needle
2 lockable stitch markers
Optional: 5 buttons  – 28mm [1”]

TECHNIQUES USED IN THE PATTERN:

• Knit and purl
• Simple cables
• Increases and decreases
• Different texture stitches – video tutorials included

The pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knitted.