I've decided to call it the Heirloom Cushion. Partly because it's rather grand, what with all the twirls and twists of the design, partly because at 20" square and using 4 x 100g balls of aran wool this is a dense and meaty knit that you'll want to give to someone who'll really appreciate it! And whilst it is perfectly possible to knit it up in front of the TV (or even in a darkened cinema, once you've got the pattern repeat fixed in your head), there have been a number of times when I've had to undo a row or two... It's a kind of semi-concentrating knit if you're confident on cables; a pretty full on knit if this is your first time. Needless to say Michelle has also finished her version, which looks stunning in the cobalt blue, with little gold flecks running through it.My version is in the rich autumnal shade of "Damson", which I think works really well. Other colours that I think would work well are Ochre, Autumn and Russet (the colours used in the "Rich Brown" Blaze cushion), and Sandstone and Pebble in the natural undyed wool.
I've a few tweaks to make to the written pattern, and then I'll be ready to go into production as a kit. This monster will be available for £45, including 4 balls of wool, 3 (yes, 3) sets of needles, 20" cushion pad, sewing up needle, 5 wooden buttons and the pattern, and including free postage and packaging. I
will be taking orders from November 30th, which gives me time to get the kits to you well before Christmas. Now who do you know who would like a project like this for Christmas?....
