Pattern 610 - Special XL

Special XL Cushions

We wrote this collection of How To cushion patterns for complete novice knitters. There are no abbreviations, all the instructions are written out word for word making it easy for beginners to follow. This pattern book has six different hat patterns for girls and ladies. If you enjoy these patterns you could also try one of the other five books in the collection: bags, hats, accessories, scarves and homewares.

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Special XL

Stylecraft's Special yarns are class leaders, arguably the best 100% premium acrylic yarn on the market with a huge number of colours to choose from. This yarn has a super soft handle, is naturally anti pilling and tough enough to handle being thrown in the washing machine. The Special range includes 4-ply, DK, Aran, Chunky, XL and Baby qualities in a fabulous range of colours to meet every knitter (and crocheters) needs. Special XL is an ideal yarn for beginner knitters or those who want results fast!

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Weight: Super Chunky

Composition: 100% Premium Acrylic

Ball Size: 200g

Meterage: 136m/148yds

Wash & Care: Machine washable 30C, cool tumble dry, may dry clean, cool iron


You will need: 1 pair of 7 mm (UK 2 – USA 10½) knitting needles, 1 pair 8 mm (UK 0 - USA 11) knitting needles, Large sewing needle. Small amount of contrasting colour yarn (for embroidery). 4 buttons (to fasten back of cover)

Button Trim Cushion
Sizesone size
Special XL, Claret 11233
Flower Cushion
Sizesone size
Special XL, Colour A Lime 17123
Special XL, Colour B Emperor 14251
Love Heart Cushion
Sizesone size
Special XL, Lime 17123
Plain Pom pom Cushion
Sizesone size
Special XL, Emperor 14254
Striped Flower Cushion
Sizesone size
Special XL, Colour A Emperor 14252
Special XL, Colour B Claret 11231
Striped Pom Pom Cushion
Sizesone size
Special XL, Colour A Lime 17122
Special XL, Colour B Emperor 14251

There are currently no amendments for this pattern.

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