Add a bit of graphic fun to any space—indoors or out. The minimal use of offset squares to create a striped pattern brings this stranded colorwork pillow cover to life.

For a limited time, this design is available as a Project Kit featuring Lamana Como.

Construction
Pillow is worked circularly in one piece, from end to end. Top and sides are sewn, and a zipper is attached at bottom. The Portis Pattern may be worked either from chart or written directions.

Finished Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
18¼ (18¼, 18¼, 20¼, 20¼, 24¼, 24¼)“ / 46.5 (46.5, 46.5, 51.5, 51.5, 61.5, 61.5) cm width
12 (14½, 18¼, 14¼, 20, 12, 16)” / 30.5 (36, 46.5, 36, 51, 30.5, 40.5) cm length

Yarn
Lamana Como
100% superfine merino
131 yards / 120 meters per 25 g skein

3 (4, 5, 4, 6, 4, 6) skeins C1
421 (499, 630, 555, 777, 556, 737) yards
385 (455, 575, 505, 710, 510, 675) meters

1 skein C2
52 (52, 78, 58, 87, 69, 69) yards
50 (50, 70, 55, 80, 65, 65) meters

Sample photographed is size 5 in colors Silver Grey/05M (C1) and Silk Grey/03M (C2)

Gauge
25 stitches & 33 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in Portis Pattern, after blocking

Needle
One 24” / 60 cm circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge listed
US 4 / 3.5 mm

Other Materials
Two stitch markers (one in a contrasting color), blunt tapestry needle, T-pins, blocking wires (optional but recommended), one 18 or 20” / 45 or 51 cm invisible zipper and sewing thread in a matching color, sewing pins, sharp sewing needle, one pillow form in chosen size dimensions

Skill Level
3 of 5