Build Your Own Bark Log Pillow by Cara Peter

Build Your Own Bark Log Pillow

Knitting
December 2025
Aran (8 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in bark rib pattern
US 3 - 3.25 mm
450 - 600 yards (411 - 549 m)
English
This pattern is available from etsy.com for $4.75.

This knitted log pillow will add rustic charm and coziness to your home. This pattern includes a PDF for the knitting pattern and instructions as well as a spreadsheet file that contains the charts for the bark texture. The spreadsheet contains six panels of charts that can be placed in a variety of arrangements so that you can achieve a completely custom back pattern, unique to your log! You may even choose to design your own panels to add to the customizability of this pattern!

This pattern is suitable for intermediate knitters or advanced beginners. The skills required include knowledge of how to read charts, knit, purl, and a single increase type (knit forward and backward).

Yarn Requirements: 150 yards in color A, 300 yards in color B.
Yarn Weight: Worsted
Gauge: 24 stitches and 30 rows in bark pattern = 4 in x 4 in (10 cm x 10 cm)
Finished Size: Approximately 12 in long x 8 in diameter (30.5 cm x 20.5 cm)

You have my permission to use this pattern to create gifts, or to sell items made based on this pattern. You do not have my permission to sell copies of this pattern.