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Lightwaves

WE LOVE the sophisticated effect Sandra Nesbitt has achieved with her two-colour slip stitch pattern. Her cushion cover is formed from three pieces, and tassels are added to the ribbed band on the upper front. Our sample has been knitted in two undyed shades from West Yorkshire Spinners’ Illustrious Naturals range, which blends wool with British alpaca.

SIZE

35_cm x 35_cm (14in x 14in)

YARN

West Yorkshire Spinners Illustrious (DK weight; 70% wool, 30% alpaca; 225m/245yds per 100g skein)

A Old Lace (010); 2 x 100g skein

B Pebble (034); 1 x 100g skein

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES

1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles

1 pair 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) knitting needles

35½cm (14in) square cushion pad

TENSION

28 sts and

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