
Patterns
Free patterns. Unless otherwise specified, please note that the patterns below have not been specifically test knitted for Woolsack.
KNITTING
Free patterns for knitted cushions can be found at the links below. Unless otherwise specified the size of the pattern is 16inches/40cm square and the pattern is a free pattern from a website.
Free patterns from Blacker Yarns website

Free patterns from Sheepfold Website

Free patterns from Woolly Thoughts website


Free patterns designed for Woolsack (Adobe reader required to download - link to obtain this can be found on the Sheepfold Website above)

A Good Yarn Pattern Booklet with instructions to make several different cushions - beginner to experienced knitters.
Rowan Cushion Patterns - free Rowan patterns can be found here - please note some are larger than 16inches/40cm square so you would have to adjust to get the right size if knitting for Woolsack.
Aran -
Basketweave - 2 separate cushion patterns here
Nautical - smaller of the 2 cushions is 40cm/16 inches sq
For Ravelry members this search will bring up 56 free square knitted cushions, but please note that the search doesn't have a size option so not all will be the correct size for Woolsack
CROCHET
Free patterns for crocheted cushions can be found at the links below. Unless otherwise specified the size of the pattern is 16inches/40cm square and the pattern is a free pattern from a website.
For Ravelry members this search will bring up 64 free square crocheted cushions, but please note that the search doesn't have a size option so not all will be the correct size for Woolsack. Also, any patterns that are lacy will need a backing that must be made of wool to prevent the stuffing from escaping.
Ravelry Projects that can be viewed by anyone
It's now possible to share Ravelry projects, so here are the links to Woolsack cushions on Ravelry. Some have photographs and some have links to patterns or pattern notes.
http://ravel.me/JaneKAL/wc7ck
http://ravel.me/JaneKAL/wc6ms
http://ravel.me/JaneKAL/wc5blss
http://ravel.me/JaneKAL/wc4ss
http://ravel.me/JaneKAL/wc3mls
http://ravel.me/JaneKAL/wc2rg
http://ravel.me/JaneKAL/wc1me