A bold mosaic-inspired motif embellishes the center of the Tessera Pillow. Whether you choose a subtle or dynamic palette, this three-color stranded colorwork piece is a perfect fit for any decor.

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 Tessera Pattern may be worked either from chart or written directions.

Finished Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
18 (18, 18, 20, 20, 21¼, 24½, 24½)“ / 46.5 (46.5, 46.5, 51, 51, 54, 62, 62) cm width
12¼ (14¼, 18, 14, 20¼, 13, 12¼, 16)” / 31 (36, 45.5, 35.5, 51.5, 33, 31, 40.5) cm length

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

3 (4, 5, 4, 6, 4, 4, 5) skeins C1
363 (426, 551, 462, 686, 454, 490, 655) yards
330 (390, 505, 420, 625, 415, 450, 600) meters

1 skein C2
42 (42, 42, 46, 46, 49, 56, 56) yards
40 (40, 40, 40, 40, 45, 50, 50) meters

1 skein C3
89 (89, 89, 98, 98, 104, 120, 120) yards
80 (80, 80, 90, 90, 95, 110, 110) meters

Sample photographed is size 6 in colors Silk Grey/03M (C1), Muscat/47M (C2), and Silver Grey/05M (C3)

Gauge
25 stitches & 33 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in Tessera 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