Cordelia Cables Pillow by Rachel Boulahanis

Cordelia Cables Pillow

Knitting
October 2018
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch after wet blocking
US 6 - 4.0 mm
660 yards (604 m)
Finished Width 12 (16, 18)” / [30.5 (40.5, 45.5) cm] to fit a square pillow form; -2 to 0” ease recommended.
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This pillow is inspired as a more intricate honeycomb stitch, with cables flowing in and out locking together to form beautiful spheres. Knit in two pieces and seamed together, each piece is surrounded by a single edge stitch on each side for simple seaming.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials

Medium weight yarnYarn: Cascade Yarn Cascade 220 Superwash (100% Wool; 220 yards 200 meters/100 grams): 0892 Space Needle (3 balls)

Needles: US size 6 (4.0 mm) 24” straight

Notions: Cable needle (cn), tapestry needle

Pattern Notes ~ This pattern is worked flat in separate pieces, beginning at the bottom.

Three finishing options: Sewn-on Finish, Zipper Finish, OR Button Finish