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Knitted Tree of Life Cushion

Indulge in the cozy embrace of our exquisite Tree of Life Cushion, meticulously handcrafted with love and care. This captivating masterpiece combines the warmth of knitted fabric with the timeless beauty of nature, bringing a touch of enchantment to any space. The intricate design of the tree, with its gracefully intertwining branches and delicate leaves, adds a sense of tranquility and harmony to your surroundings. Whether placed on your couch, armchair, or bed, this cushion effortlessly elevates the ambiance of any room, inviting you to relax and unwind in style. Let the Tree of Life Cushion be a reminder of the beauty and serenity found in the natural world, bringing a touch of elegance and tranquility to your everyday life.

Materials & Tools

  • 1 pair of 3.25 needles
  • 5x skeins of mineral dyed merino wool – we have used here copper dyed merino wool
  • safety pins
  • stitch holder

Sizes:

To fit a 45cm x 45cm cushion

Tension 22stitch x 23rows per 10cm square.

Abbreviations

K : Knit

P : Purl

The Directions

Tree of Life Cushion

Front

Cast on 103 stitches

Work 36 rows of stocking stitch

*Row 37: RS (k1,p1) 19 times, k12 p1, k1, k1, K12, (p1,k1) 19 times

Row 38: (p1,k1)19 times, k3, p8, k2, p1, k2, p8, (k1, p1) 19 times

Row 39: (k1, p1) 19times, k10, p2, k3, p2, k10, (p1, k1,) 19 times

Row 40: (p1, k1) 19 times k3, p6, k2, p5, k2, p6, k3, (k1, p1) 19 times

Row 41: (k1, p1) 19 times, k8, p2, k2, p1, k1, p1, k2, p2, k8, (p1, k1) 19 times

Row 42: (p1, k1) 19 times, k3, p4, k2, p2, k2, p1, k2, p2, k2, p4, k3, (k1, p1, ) 19 times

*Row 43: (p1, k1) 19 times, k6, (p2, k2, p2, k3) twice, k3, (k1, p1) 19 times

Row 44: (k1, p1) 19 times, k3, (p2, k2) twice, p5, (k2, p2) twice, k3 (p1, k1) 19 times

Row 45: (p1, k1) 19 times, k4, (p2, k2) twice, p1, k1, p1, (k2, p2) twice, k4, (k1, p1) 19 times

Row 46: (k1, p1) 19 times, k3, p1, k1, (p2, k2) twice, p1, (k2, p2) twice, k1, p1, k3, (p1, k1) 19 times

Row 47: (p1, k1) 19 times, k6, ( p2, k2, p2, k3) twice, k3, (k1, p1) 19 times

Row 48: (k1, p1) 19 times, k3, (p2, k2) twice, p5, (k2, p2) twice, k3, (p1, k1) 19 times

*Row 49: (k1, p1) 19 times, k5, (p1, k2, p2, p2, p1, k1) twice, k4, (p1, k1) 19 times

Row 50: (p1, k1) 19 times, k3, p4, k2, p2, k2, p1, k2, p2, k2, p4, k3 (k1, p1) 19 times

Row 51: (k1, p1) 19 times, k6, (p2, k2, p2, k3) twice, K3, (p1, k1) 19 times

Row 52: (p1, k1) 19 times, k3, p3, k1, p2, k2, p5, k2, p2, k1, p3, k3, (k1, p1) 19 times

Row 53: (k1, p1) 19 times, k8, p2, k2, p1, k1, p1, k2, p2, k8, (p1, k1) 19 times

Row 54: (p1, k1) 19 times, k3, p4, k2, p2, k2,p1, k2, p2, k2, p4, k3, (k1, p1) 19 times

*Row 55: (p1, k1) 19 times, k7, p1, k2, p2, k3, p2, k2, p1, k7, (k1, p1) 19 times

Row 56: (k1, p1) 19 times, k3, p6, k2, p5, k2, p6, k3, (p1, k1) 19 times

Row 57: (p1, k1) 19 times, k8, p2, k2, p1, k1, p1,k2, p2, k8, (k1, p1) 19 times

Row 58: (k1, p1) 19 times, k3, p5, k1, p2, k2, p1, k2, p2, k1, p5, k3, (p1, k1) 19 times

Row 59: (p1, k1) 19 times, k10, p2, k3, p2, k10, (k1, p1) 19 times

Row 60: (k1, p1) 19 times, k3, p6, k2, p5, k2, p6, k3, (p1, k1) 19 times

*Row 61: (K1, p1) 19 times k9, p1, k2, p1, k1, p1, k2, p1, k9, (p1, k1) 19 times

Row 62: (p1, k1) 19 times, k3, p8, k2,p1, k2, p8, k3, (k1, p1) 19 times

Row 63: (k1, p1) 19 times, k10, p2, k3, p2, k10, (p1, k1) 19 times

Row 64: (p1, k1) 19 times, k3, p7, k1, p5, k1, p7, k3, (k1, p1) 19 times

Row 65: (k1, p1) 19 times, k10, p2, k3, p2, k10, (p1,k1) 19 times

Row 66: (p1, k1) 19 times, k3, p8, k2, p1, k2, p8, k3, (k1, p1) 19 times

*Row 67: (p1, k1) 19 times, k12, p1, k1, p1, k12, (k1, p1) 19 times

Row 68: (k1, p1) 19 times, k3, p21, k3, (p1,k1) 19 times

Row 69: (p1, k1) 19 times, k27, (k1, p1) 19 times

Row 70: (k1, p1) 19 times, k3, p21, k3, (p1, k1) 19 times

Row 71: (p1, k1) 19 times, k27, (k1, p1) 19 times

Row 72: ( k1, p1) 19times k3, p21, k3, (p1, k1) 19 times

*Row 73: k12, (k1,p1) 7 times, k51, (p1,k1) 7 times, k12

Row 74: p12, (p1,k1) 7 times, p51, (k1, p1) 7 times, p12

Repeat rows 73 and 74 twice

*Row 79: k12, (p1,k1) 7 times, k51, (k1, p1) 7 times, k12

Row 80: P12, (k1, p1) 7 times, p51, (p1, k1) 7 times, p12

Repeat rows 79 and 80 twice

*Row 85: k16, (k1,p1,) 3 times, k59, (p1, k1) 3 times, k16

Row 86: p16, (p1, k1) 3 times, p59, (k1, p1) 3 times, p16

Repeat rows 85 and 86 twice

Rows 91 to 108 work in stocking stitch.

Cast off.

Part one of back

Cast on 103 stitches

Work 54 rows in stocking stitch.

Work 8 rows in K1, p1, rib

Cast off

Part two of back

Work 54 rows of stocking stitch.

Work 3 rows of K1, p1 rib

1st Button hole row

Work 10 stitch in rib, cast off 5, work 34 stitches in rib, cast off 5, work 34 stitches in rib, cast off 5, work 10 stitches in rib.

2nd Button hole row

Work 10 stitches in rib, cast on 5, work 34 stitches in rib, cast on 5, work 34 stitches in rib, cast on 5, work 10 stitches in rib.

Work 3 rows in rib.

Cast off.

TO MAKE UP

Lightly press the pieces.

Sew in threads

Join front and both pieces of the back together.

Sew on buttons

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