Tassel Pillows by Amy Gunderson

Tassel Pillows

Knitting
September 2023
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
436 yards (399 m)
16" x 16"
English
This pattern is available for free.

PATTERN NOTES
Each pillow is made up of two pieces that are seamed together. Tassels are made and added around all four sides of each pillow. As shown in the photos, MC1 & CC1 are paired together, as are MC2 and CC2.

MATERIALS
Premier® Yarns Canyon Colors™ (100% Acrylic; 3.5 oz/100g, 109yds/100m)
• MC1: 2098-08 Vintage Blues – 3 balls
• MC2: 2098-06 Rock Garden – 3 balls
Premier® Yarns Serenity® Chunky (100% Acrylic; 3.5 oz/100g, 109yds/100m)
• CC1: 700-57 Admiral – 2 balls
• CC2: 700-73 Clover – 2 balls
Needle: US Size 10½ (6.5 mm) straight or 24” circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, 3” piece of cardboard, two 16” pillow forms

Skills/techniques used in this pattern:
• Knit and purl stitches.
• Seaming with mattress stitch.
• Making tassels.