Cabin Fever Pillow by Elaine Fuller and Jody Ondich

Cabin Fever Pillow

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Knitting
September 2016
DK (11 wpi) ?
6 stitches = 1 inch
in Garter stitch
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
870 - 900 yards (796 - 823 m)
one size, about 18 inches square
English
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This is the perfect accent piece for any home during the winter months. The Cabin Fever Pillow has spunky foxes colorwork that will chase the winter blues away. It uses simple construction that will suit even the beginning knitter.

Size: Approximately 18 inches (45cm) square.

Needles: 24 inch (60 cm) circular needles, one (two) each in US #2 (2.75mm) and US #4 (3.5mm) or sizes needed to match gauge. See Note on p. 2 about construction to determine whether you will need one needle in each size or two.

Gauge: 6 sts/inch (2.5cm) over unblocked garter st on US #2 (2.75mm) needles and 6 sts/inch (2.5cm) on #4 (3.5mm) needles over Chart 1.

Yarns: Three Irish Girls Springvale DK, 100% Superwash Merino, 4 oz (114g), 270 yds (249m).
Main Color Two skeins Winter Birch
Contrasting Color: One skein Mister Heat Miser

Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle for darning in ends, 18-inch (45cm) pillow form, three 1-inch (2.5cm) buttons, spare double-pointed needle or cable needle (optional, for seamless bottom).