Bohemian Shaggy Cushion Free Pattern

Bohemian Shaggy Cushion Free Pattern

Introduction

Add a touch of bohemian flair to your living space with this cozy, shaggy cushion. Featuring intricate textures and vibrant colors, this cushion is perfect for adding warmth and style to any room. Whether you're a seasoned knitter or a beginner, this pattern is designed to guide you through every step of the process, ensuring you can recreate this beautiful piece at home.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Bulky weight yarn in multiple colors (recommended colors: deep teal, mustard yellow, and burnt orange)
• Needles: US 10 (6.0 mm) knitting needles
• Gauge: 12 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
• Cushion form: 18 inches by 18 inches
• Scissors for cutting yarn
• Tapestry needle for sewing the panels together

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cast On: Begin by casting on 60 stitches using your bulky weight yarn and US 10 (6.0 mm) knitting needles. Ensure your stitches are not too tight to allow for flexibility.
2. Create the Border: Work in garter stitch (knit every row) for 4 rows. This will create a neat border for your cushion.
3. Switch to Stockinette Stitch: After completing the border, switch to stockinette stitch. To do this, knit one row and then purl the next row. Continue this pattern for a total of 10 rows.
4. Begin Shaggy Texture: To create the shaggy texture, you will knit into the stitch below every 5th stitch on the right side rows. Here’s how:
   • On the right side row, knit the first 4 stitches normally.
   • For the 5th stitch, insert your needle into the stitch below the next stitch on the left needle and knit it. This will create a loop that adds texture.
   • Repeat this process across the row, ensuring you always knit 4 normal stitches before knitting into the stitch below for the 5th stitch.
5. Continue Shaggy Pattern: Continue this shaggy texture pattern for a total of 30 rows. You should see the texture building up beautifully.
6. Finish with Garter Stitch: After completing the shaggy texture, switch back to garter stitch and work for 4 more rows to create the top border.
7. Bind Off: Once you have completed the top border, bind off all stitches loosely to ensure the edge remains flexible.
8. Make a Second Panel: Repeat all the above steps to create a second panel for the cushion. You should now have two identical panels.
9. Sew the Panels Together: Place the two panels together with the right sides facing each other. Using a tapestry needle and yarn, sew the two panels together on three sides, leaving one side open for the cushion form.
10. Insert Cushion Form: Carefully insert your 18-inch by 18-inch cushion form into the sewn panels. Make sure it fits snugly.
11. Close the Final Side: Once the cushion form is in place, sew the final side closed securely.

Your Bohemian Shaggy Cushion is now complete! Enjoy the cozy warmth and vibrant colors it brings to your living space.