Knitting Pattern: Pioni Cushion (by Minttu Wikberg)

The peony themed cushion is made using the intarsia technique. If desired, the cushion could be converted into a bag.

The pattern for the Pioni cushion was previously published in Beloved Patterns & Birger Kaipiainen knitting magazine, where the inspiration came from Birger Kaipiainen’s iconic ceramic designs.

Knitting pattern details:

Sizes:

32 cm × 43 cm / 12.5 × 17˝

Yarn:

Vuonue Pentti Kampalanka 70 % Finnwool, 30 % tencel, 240 m (262 yds) / 100g

MC: Lohenpunainen (salmon) 100 g
CC1: Okra (ocher) 30 g
CC2: Tummanharmaa (dark grey) 10 g

Needles:

Circular needle 3.5 mm / US 4. Adjust needle size if needed to obtain the correct gauge.

Gauge:

22 s × 28 rnds = 10 cm × 10 cm / 4 × 4˝ over colorwork using 3.5 mm / US 4 needles (after wet blocking).

Notions:

Darning needle, cushion pad or ball fiber stuffing. Lining fabric for a bag, if needed.

General information:

The cushion is worked flat using the intarsia technique with two colors, and the dark grey areas are embroidered onto the fabric in the end.

Difficulty:

Intermediate.

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