Pyramid Lake is named after the mountain that rises above it and is a favoured spot in Jasper National Park for canoeing, camping, hiking and hanging out. It’s a place where nature meets nurture. The stranded colourwork design on this pillow amplifies the ripple effect of the mountain’s reflection in the lake below. The buttoned back is just as striking with an asymmetrical effect and a cozy, cardigan feel. The Pyramid Lake Pillow is ready for all your adventures, armchair or otherwise!

Pillow is worked in one piece beginning and ending at button closer on back. Piece is folded and seamed together.

This knitting pattern includes written directions, chart for stranded colourwork, and front and back images.

Finished Measurements
Width: 13 (15 ¾, 17) ins / 33 (40, 43) cm
Length: 14 (15 ¼, 17 ¾) ins / 35.5 (38.5, 45) cm

Yarn
Aran/worsted weight yarn;
C1 355 (450, 565) yd / 165 (210, 265) m;
C2 225 (290, 365) yd / 105 (135, 170) m;
C3 120 (150, 185) yd / 55 (70, 85) m.

Shown in River City Yarns Epic Yarn (100% virgin wool; 200 m / 219 yds per 100 g); Light Grey, Charcoal, and Red.

Substitution Notes
Choose a heavy worsted weight yarn. Original is 100% wool that works up at 4.5 to 5 sts per inch (2.5 cm) on 4 to 5 mm (US 6-8) needles. Non-superwash wools will work the best, but acrylics, superwash and wool blends will also work.

Knit Picks Wool of the Andes (affiliate) would be the perfect substitution for this now discontinued yarn.

Needles + Notions
4, 4.5 & 5 mm (US 6, 7 & 8) Needles;
Yarn Needle;
14 (16, 18)“ / 35.5 (40.5, 46) cm Square Pillow Form;
4 (5, 5) 1” (2.5 cm) Buttons;
Stitch Markers.

Gauge
18 sts and 26 rows = 4” (10 cm) over Stockinette stitch using medium sized needles, blocked.

Techniques
Working simple stranded colourwork from a chart, worked flat, seaming, buttonholes and sewing on buttons.