Just learned to knit and want to make your first project? This is the pillow for you! Worked back and forth in two pieces, the knitting consists of just stockinette stitch with a single reverse stockinette band in a bold color for a dramatic accent. This pillow is a great way to put your new knitting skills to use. Have fun choosing bright colors to add some cheer to your space!

Difficulty Beginner

Yarn Weight 5

Finished Size 18” x 18”.

Yarn Knit Picks Mighty Stitch Bulky (80% acrylic, 20% superwash wool; 136 yd 124 m/ 3 ½ oz 100 g): #27159 Spruce (A) and #27141 Black (B), 2 skeins each; #27156 Serrano (red; C), 1 skein.

Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions 18” x 18” washable pillow form; tapestry needle.

Gauge 16 sts and 22 rows = 4” in St st.

For techniques you don’t know, please visit our online knitting glossary at https://www.interweave.com/go/knitting-glossary

NOTES

• This pillow cover is worked in two pieces that are sewn together.

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