As it’s name suggests this generously sized floor cushion was inspired by the patterning and faded qualities that are characteristic of traditional kilims. It’s knitted using the intarsia technique and Sirdar’s ‘Click Chunky with Wool’ which I felt was the perfect yarn choice as it has gentle tonal changes throughout which gives the finished cushion a slightly aged look. The cushion is fabric backed and fastened with 3 large wooden buttons with loops made from yarn rather than fabric in order to tie the whole thing together. 

Skill Level

Advanced beginner / intermediate upwards

Materials Needed

Main Colour                    

4 x  Sirdar Click Chunky 75m per 50g ( 82 yards per 1¾ oz )                   sh 111 Blazer 

1^st Contrast Colour                

3 x Sirdar Escape Chunky 65m per 50g ( 71 yards per 1¾ oz )               sh 198             

2^nd Contrast Colour              

1  x Sirdar Escape Chunky 65m per 50g ( 71 yards per 1¾ oz )               sh 178

Also Needed

One 60 x 60 cm (23 ½ in x 23 ½ in ) square cushion pad

Piece of co-ordinating fabric 75 cm x 145 cm (29 in x 57 in)

3 x 40 mm (1 ½ inches) diameter buttons

Matching sewing thread

Finished Measurements

Finished cushion measures 60 cm (23 ½ in) square

Needles

One pair 5.00 mm (US 8) needles