Cabled Afghan and Cushion


You'll need:
1200g of 100% acryl yarn of turquoise color (240m/100g);
Circle knitting needles 4,5.
Size: 1,4 х 2,0 m.
Used Patterns
Rib: 2 knit sts and 2 purls in turn;
Cables: knit due to the scheme, on which only right side rows are stated, wrong-side rows - due to the ornament.
Instructions
Afghan
Cast on 208 sts + 2 selvedge sts. Knit 5 cm with rib. Then, allocate the sts in the following way: 1 selvedge st, repeat the pattern 8 times, 1 selvedge st. Continue working to the total length of work is 195 cm. Turn to rib 5 cm heigh, bind off the sts.
Cushion
Cast on 80 sts + 2 selvedge sts. Knit 5 cm with rib. Then, allocate the sts in the following way: 1 selvedge st, repeat the pattern 3 times, 1 selvedge st. Continue working to the total length of work is 80 cm. Fold the obtained stripe and make side seams.
What is a selvedge stitch?