Acorn and Oak Leaf Pillow by Colette Smith

Acorn and Oak Leaf Pillow

Knitting
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
4.25 stitches and 6 rows = 1 inch
in Stockinette
US 7 - 4.5 mm
250 - 300 yards (229 - 274 m)
one size
English
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Fall is coming! The squirrels have been burying acorns in the garden for weeks. While listening to the sound of the rustling leaves, I grabbed a sketch pad and drew up this design. Then I spent most of the day working on this pillow. I used Cascade 220 for this project but any worsted weight with a variety of colors is fine. The trim of tiny acorns is done using simple color-work, slip stitching and yarn overs to create the trim shaping. Oak leaves and the acorn on the front are knit separately and appliqued in place. I use foam pillows as they are inexpensive and give me a third dimension (the sides) to design onto.