Lined Floor CushionINTERMEDIATE PROJECT

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#P057INTERMEDIATE PROJECTLoopz Floor Cushion with Lining

MEASUREMENTS

Width and Length (approx) cm 95Height (approx) cm 20Yarn Required:Lincraft Loopz 100g balls 9

Lincraft Double Knitting 100g balls 1

DIFFICULTY

EQUIPMENT:Safety pins OR stitch holders that can be opened and closed. Wool needle (optional).3m of lining material, we’ve used a cotton poplin here.3m of heavy fusible interfacing.Wadding.Polyfill.

TIPS:• No needles required.• Work on a flat surface.• Stitches are formed by pulling loops (of working yarn) through loops

(of project)• To join a new ball to project, overlap three loops from the 1st ball with

three loops from the 2nd ball. Work overlapping loops as one.• Right side of work will be facing throughout. Check back of work

occasionally for missed loops

TENSION:Due to the nature of Loopz yarn, the tension is already predetermined.

SQUARE FLOOR CUSHIONTop (Make 2 Alike)Find the end of a ball and unwind a length.Snip open the first two loops to create a tail for weaving in later Count 4 loops and lay them flat with loops facing upward with the first loop from the ball at your left.

Round 1 (RS): Working counter-clockwise pull three loops of working yarn through the first loop in the foundation row, this will pull the yarn into a loop, refer to Item A over the page. Place a safety pin or stitch holder on the middle loop. *Pull three loops through the next, working counter-clockwise in the round. Place a safety pin or stitch holder on the middle loop, refer to Item B over the page. Repeat from * twice more, completing the first round ... 12 sts

Round 2: Continuing to work counter-clockwise, pull a loop through the next st in the round. *Pull three loops through the next st (with a safety pin in it), replace the safety pin on the middle loop of the three just pulled through, refer to Item C over the page. Pull a single loop through each of the next two stitches. Repeat from * until there are two loops left in the round. Pull three loops through the next st (with a safety pin) and replace the safety pin onto the middle loop of the three just pulled. Pull a single loop through the final st in the round, completing the second row ... 20 sts

Round 3: Pull a single loop through each of the next two sts in the round. *Pull three loops through the next st (with a safety pin in it), replacing the safety pin on the middle loop of the three just pulled through. Pull a single loop through each of the next four stitches. Repeat from * until there are three loops left in the round. Pull three loops through the next st (with a

Please use only the yarn specified. Another yarn is likely to yield different results. Quantities are approximate as knitting styles may vary between knitters. Check the ball bands to ensure all yarn is from the same dye lot.

A fun, weekend project to make with the kids or for your dog, this floor cushion is perfect for those who are brand new to knitting or have difficulty holding needles but still want to join the craft. Made from 6 loopz panels and a custom-sized cushion insert, it’s soft, super cosy and great for lounging around on.

NOTE: All loops are pulled from behind the work through to the front to create a ‘knit’ stitch. Take care not to twist the yarn in between each stitch.

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safety pin) and replace the safety pin onto the middle loop of the three just pulled. Pull a single loop through each of the final two sts in the round, completing the second row ... 28 sts

Round 4: Continue to work in the round, pulling a single st through each loop and pulling three loops through sts with safety pins. Making sure to replace the safety onto the middle loop of the new sts formed.

Continue in pattern established until sides of piece measure 90cm.

Bind Off: Pull the first two loops of working yarn through the first two sts. Now, pull the 2nd st just created, through the 1st st, referring to Item D on previous page. Pull a 3rd loop of working yarn through the next loop of the previous row then pull this loop through the existing row so there is one active loop only. Continue in this manner working the round until complete.

To secure the last remaining loop, cut the working yarn and cut two loops open, draw the yarn through the last loop, refer to Item E on previous page.

Sides (Make 4 Alike)Snip open the first two loops to create a tail for weaving in later Count 48 loops and lay them flat with loops facing upward with the first loop from the ball at your left.1st row: Working from right to left, pull a loop of working yarn through each of the 48 stitches in the panel2nd row: Working from left to right, pull a loop of working yarn through each of the 48 stitches in the panel.Repeat these two rows four more times.

Bind off as you did for the cushion top. Make 3 more panels.

LININGBlock fuse the fabric before cutting. Cut two squares that measure, 94cm on each edge. Cut four panels that measure, 94cm x 22cm.

Sew panels together using a 1cm seam allowance to form a cushion insert, leaving one of the long sides open, refer to Item F.

Cut layers of wadding that measure, 92cm on each edge to form a flat layer of support for the cushion, hand tack each corner into place. Turn right side out. Machine stitch the edge of the cushion closed, leaving a 10cm gap to stuff filling into.

Stuff the cushion firmly with filling and hand stitch closed.

FINISHINGUsing fingers (or a large crochet hook), weave ends into work, hiding amongst stitches. Trim ends.

Using a like-coloured yarn (DK weight), stitch pieces together on the inside of the cast off edge, attach the long side of all four side panels to one of the top panels. Taking care that all right sides are facing the correct way.

Stitch short sides of the panels together to form a box. Place the finished cushion insert into the open box and mattress stitch the remaining panel into place.

ITEM A: Closing the foundation chain to begin working in the round.

ITEM B: Pulling three loops to create rectangular corners.

ITEM C: Replacing the safety pin to mark corners of the cushion cover.

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ITEM D: Binding off the stitches ITEM E: Pulling yarn through the final stitch to close off.