MATERIALS
Fiber MC: 80% Rambouillet/20% tussah silk (Kim
Dyes Yarn), two 4-oz braids in Blackberry, 8 oz
(227 g). CC: 100% white Jacob top (Northwest Yarns),
4 oz (113 g); 100% gray Masham top (Northwest
Yarns), 2 oz (57 g); 100% black Jacob top (Northwest
Yarns), 4 oz (113 g).

Yarn Blackberry handspun (MC), 2-ply Z-twist
(1,000 ypp; 9 wpi; worsted weight), 500 yd. Jacob/
Masham handspun gradient (CC), 2-ply Z-twist
(700 ypp; 9 wpi; worsted weight), 450 yd.

Hooks G-6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust hook size
as needed to obtain correct gauge for desired fabric.
Notions Tapestry needle; stitch markers; 18” × 18”
(46 × 46 cm) pillow form.

Gauge 19 sts and 17 rows = about 4” (10 cm) in pattern,
unblocked. 16½ sts and 16 rows = about 4” (10 cm) in
pattern, after blocking.

Finished Size About 48¾“ (124 cm) long and 18”
(46 cm) wide before seaming; the folded and finished
pillow cover measured about 19” × 18” (48 × 46 cm).