Rhodesian Pillow by Jennifer Mattesky

Rhodesian Pillow

Knitting
May 2015
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 21 rows = 4 inches
in small quilted cross stitch patt
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
312 yards (285 m)
14" square
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $3.25.

Knit these simple throw pillows in a super-soft yarn—perfect for resting your head when lying down to flip through your favorite stitch dictionary! Rhodesian (orange) uses a simple quilting pattern to create a textured effect, while Polar Morn (gray) utilizes biasing scallop stitch.

Size 14” square
Yarn Malabrigo Chunky (100% merino wool; 104 yd 95 m/100 g):
• #123 Rhodesian, 3 skeins
Gauge 17 sts and 21 rnds = 4” in Small Quilted Cross Stitch patt
Tools
• Size 10 1/2 (6.5 mm): 24” circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Tapestry needle
• 14” square pillow form