Ribbed Pillow Cover by Knit Simple

Ribbed Pillow Cover

Knitting
August 2002
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in k2, p2 rib (slightly stretched) using size 8 (5mm) needles.
US 8 - 5.0 mm
440 yards (402 m)
20" x 24" / 51cm x 61cm
English

Pattern description from Knit Simple, Fall 2006: “Worked in k2, p2 rib, these accessories fill a room with shots of saturated color.”

Knit Tip: “The buttoned flap makes for easy removal of the pillow form when it’s time to wash the knitted case.”

Materials:

  • Creative Focus Chunky by Nashua Handknits/Westminster Fibers, 3½oz/100g balls, each approx 110yd/100m (wool/alpaca)
  • 4 balls in #2025 Syrah or #0100 Natural
  • One pair size 8 (5mm) knitting needles or size to obtain gauge
  • Five ½“/13mm buttons
  • Size 20” x 24” / 51cm x 61cm pillow form

Coordinating Pattern: Ribbed Throw

Pattern may be found on page 46.