Explore two different modular construction concepts while making the two faces of this pillow. One side features a variation on the classic mitered square, a truly modular knitting concept. On the other side, shift your focus from decreases to increases with a counterpane square that grows from the inside out. Notice how the same yarn looks slightly different, depending on the way you knit it. You decide which one you like working the best!

moderately engaging / ITR & flat

Sizes

One Size
16” square

Gauge

Unblocked
5.25 sts/in and 6.75 rows/in = 21 sts/4” and 27 rows/4” in Lily Counterpane
5.25 sts/in and 8 rows/in = 21 sts/4” and 32 rows/4” in Horizontal Rib

Blocked
5 sts/in and 7.5 rows/in = 20 sts/4” and 30 rows/4” in Lily Counterpane
5 sts/in and 9 rows/in = 20 sts/4” and 36 rows/4” in Horizontal Rib

Needles

size 5 (3.375mm) ndls OR size to obtain gauge

Supplies

Stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holders or WY, extra needles for flexible long-tail CO and 3-ndl BO, 12” zipper, sewing ndl and thread, 16” square pillow form

Yarn

Powder River from Mountain Meadow Wool, 63% Mountain Merino, 25% American alpaca, 12% black Rambouillet, 100g/270 yds (247m)
2 skeins

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