The front panel of this pillow cover is knit holding two strands of yarn together, creating a bulkier gauge and denser fabric. The pillow cover’s woven fabric back panels are machine-sewn (or hand-sewn) and have a simple envelope-style opening. Optional embellishments, such as small jingle bells, can be sewn to a chosen “tree” for a festive touch.

Materials
• Yarn: Loops & Threads Classic Cotton (100% Cotton; 120 yd / 2.5 oz – 109 m / 70.9 g per skein),
4 skeins in the colour Pine
• US 9 (5.5 mm) knitting needles
• Optional: Larger US 10.5 (6.5 mm) knitting needle for a looser bind-off
• Iron
• Pillow insert, 20 in. x 20 in. (51 cm x 51 cm)
• Removable stitch marker
• Sewing clips
• Sewing machine or hand-sewing needle
• Sewing scissors
• Tapestry needle with blunt tip
• Thread for sewing machine or needle
• Woven fabric (e.g., cotton twill or upholstery-weight linen), measuring 19.25 in. x 25 in. (49 cm x 63.5 cm)
• Optional: 2 or 3 sew-on snap fasteners for envelope closure of pillow
• Optional: small jingle bells, buttons, or wool felt balls for embellishing front

Gauge
Approximately 13 sts and 19 rows = 4 in. x 4 in. (10 cm x 10 cm) in tree pattern, holding two strands of yarn together as one, blocked, using US 9 (5.5 mm) knitting needles, or needles required to achieve gauge.

Finished Measurements of Assembled Pillow Cover
Approximately 18 in. x 18 in. (45.5 cm x 45.5 cm) for a fuller, plump look