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STYLISHHOMEKNIT!

Julen means ‘festive’ in

Norwegian and is a fitting name

for Lucinda Ganderton’sScandi-style cushion

This eye-catching cushion is just the thing to get you inthe holiday mood and is a classy way to decorate your

home for the Christmas period. The front is worked usingstranded colourwork, but you could Swiss darn the motifsif you prefer. Julen would also look wonderful in grey and

white, so get creative with colour!

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“This is my tribute toChristmas jumpers

past! The yarn iswonderfully soft and

the red and cream combo produces a traditionally festive look”

LK DESIGNER LUCINDA GANDERTON

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MEASUREMENTS & SIZES Julen: 42cm x 36cm

ABOUT THE YARNRowan Pure Wool Aran is a soft,machine washable wool that knitsto a standard aran tension.Designer Lucinda has gone fortraditional Scandinavian coloursbut feel free to opt for shades thatbest suit your décor – there are 18to choose from!Need an alternative yarn?

West Yorkshire SpinnersAire Valley Aran blends 75%British wool with 25% nylon.

It is also machine washable sois practical too. Pick your favouritecolour combo from 14 solid andself-patterning shades.

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FrontUsing 5mm needles and yarn Acast on 80 sts❑ Work Rows 1-90 of Chart in st st❑ Cast off

BackUsing 5mm needles and yarn A,cast on 80 stsWorking in st st throughout,work in stripes as folls:❑ Work ten rows in yarn A❑ Work four rows in yarn B❑ Work four rows in yarn A❑ Work six rows in yarn B❑ Work two rows in yarn A❑ Work six rows in yarn B❑ Work four rows in yarn A❑ Work four rows in yarn B❑ Work four rows in yarn A❑ Work two rows in yarn B❑ Work four rows in yarn A❑ Work six rows in yarn B❑ Work four rows in yarn A❑ Work two rows in yarn B❑ Work eight rows in yarn A❑ Work four rows in yarn B❑ Work six rows in yarn A❑ Work two rows in yarn B❑ Work two rows in yarn A❑ Work two rows in yarn B❑ Work four rows in yarn A❑ Cast off

To make upBlock both finished pieces tosame size. With right sidestogether, sew top and sideedges together. Insert cushionpad, stitch bottom edge LK

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KNIT KITYarn: Rowan Pure Wool Aran, (A) shade 679 Ember, two 100gballs, (B) shade 670 Ivory, one 100g ball

Needles:5mm

Cushionpad: 45cm

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knitwiseTIPS FOR COLOURWORK: Thedetailed motifs and patterns on thiscushion use the stranded colourworktechnique, also known as Fair Isleknitting. This is where you carry theyarn not in use across the back of thework. Remember to carry the yarnsloosely as your cushion pad will causethe fabric to stretch and you don'twant your work to pucker. You’ll findmore advice on Fair Isle knitting andfollowing charts on pages 9 and 75.

18 sts

10cm

24 r

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10cm stocking stitch

5mm needles

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