Cryptid by Echo Mae

Cryptid

Knitting
May 2022
Aran (8 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
US 7 - 4.5 mm
500 - 600 yards (457 - 549 m)
16 inch pillow
English
Discontinued. This digital pattern is no longer available online.

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Maybe you believe, maybe you don’t. But this pillowcase featuring the mountains of the North Cascades and the big-footprints of our local cryptid, the fluffy and oh-so-stealthy Sasquatch, are sure to make you a believer of beautifully knitted home décor! Display this pillow on your couch or bed with the feet showing on the front or reversed so that those chonky feet stay hidden – just like your friendly, neighborhood Sasquatch.

A note about switching out yarns. Yes, you can switch out yarns if you so desire! If you do, make sure to use an Aran/heavy worsted weight wool yarn. Targhee is great for this pillow because of how poofy and springy it is (yes, those are technical terms). This pattern will work best with a similar type of wool.

Difficulty Level:

Size: 16 inch pillow

Yarn: 154 yards/141m (1 skein) Leviathan Fibres Targhee Aran, Snake Plissken (Color A)
110 yards/100m Leviathan Fibres Targhee Aran, Midnight Highway (Color B)
77 yards/70m Leviathan Fibres Targhee Aran, Cavern (Color C)
55 yards/50m Leviathan Fibres Targhee Aran, Morning Dewdrops (Color D)

Needle: .US 7 - 32”circular knitting needles (2 pairs)

Gauge: 4” = 15sts x 27 rounds

Notions: Crochet hook for provisional cast-on, Tapestry needle , Stitch markers (2), Removeable stitch marker , 16” pillow form , 16” black zipper, Sewing needle and black thread