Pillow to Pine (knit) by Debra Arch

Pillow to Pine (knit)

Knitting
September 2019
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
Fits 16” x 16” pillow insert
English

A fun, unusual technique forms the distinct pine needle edging on this cabin-inspired pillow. Beaded berry sprays and pine branches surround a dimensional Pinecone made with clusters of knit stitches to create the cozy design.
(Do you crochet as well? Be sure to check out the crocheted version of this pillow in the October issue of I Like Crochet magazine!)

Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran: #204 Stormy Grey (MC, 3 balls), #210 Coffee Bean (C1, 1 ball)
Paintbox Yarns Simply DK: #127 Racing Green (C2, 1 ball)
DMC Petra Cotton Thread Size 5: #5321 Red (C3, 5 yards)

Notions: Fairfield Poly-fil® Home Elegance™ 16” x 16” pillow insert, 14 transparent red 8mm acrylic multifaceted beads, tapestry needle, blocking supplies, safety pin