Paisley Pillows by Sandy Cushman

Paisley Pillows

Knitting
January 2000
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in color pattern
US 6 - 4.0 mm
3.75 mm (F)
1284 yards (1174 m)
Small: 14" (35.5 cm) square; Large: 16" (40.5 cm) square
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Interweave SKU: EP1025

Pattern Description from Interweave Online Store:
They begin with the garter-stitch buttonhole band (on the pillow front), then more stitches are cast on for the pillow back, the stitches are joined, and the two sides are worked together in the round. The live stitches are bound off together to seam the front and back together. Tassels appropriately finish these intentionally busy home-dec pieces.

Finished Size:

  • Small pillow: 14” (35.5 cm) square, buttoned.
  • Large pillow: 16” (40.5 cm) square, buttoned.

Yarn: Jo Sharp Classic DK Wool (100% pure wool; 107 yd [100 m]/50 g): #332 coral and #325 plum, 3 balls each; #320 yellow, #319 purple, #316 jade, #317 fuchsia, #309 cherry, and #330 green, 1 ball each.

Yarn weight: #3 - Light

Gauge: 24 sts and 24 rows = 4” (10 cm) in color patt.

Needles: Size 6 (4 mm): 24” (60-cm) circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook; 14”- and 16”-square (35.5- and 40.5-cm) pillow inserts; five 7/8” (2.2-cm) buttons for each pillow.

Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 2000/2001