Pattern Description from Cast On, February-April 2010: “The pattern in this lesson is for a 14” pillow which incorporates two multi-colored slip stitch patterns. The pattern directions follow in brown. The pattern specifications and a suggested materials list is first. Knitting a pillow is different from knitting a sweater. For one thing, the pillow will last longer if the finished fabric is denser. Think: upholstery fabric. The needle size used for the pillow pattern is smaller than that suggested on the ball band of the yarn used in order to obtain the pillow’s dense, sturdy fabric.”

Yarn Symbol: Medium (4)

Level of Experience: Intermediate

Finished Measurements:

• Front Width: 14”
• Front Length: 14”

Materials:

• Cascade 200 (3.5oz/100g, 220yds/200m, 100% Peruvian Highland Wool): 2 skeins Color (A) #8010 Cream, 1 skein Color (B) # 7823, 1 skein Color (C) #9338 Green
• Sizes 5 (3.75mm) 24” (60cm) circular needle or size needed to obtain correct gauge
• 2 extra needles for thre-needle bind off
• Size H (5 mm) crochet hook
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Waste yarn
• 14” x 14” pillow form

Gauge: In Slip Stitch pat, 24 sts & 43 rows = 4”/10 cm over Chart A. To save time, take time to check gauge.