Overeasy Pillow Cover by Liza Alrick

Overeasy Pillow Cover

Knitting
May 2020
both are used in this pattern
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
260 - 900 yards (238 - 823 m)
20x20" pillow cover: front only or front and back
English
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Our Overeasy Pillow Cover was inspired by Noro’s cheerfully colored yarns and the need for an easy project to brighten our homes. Overeasy is a fun, advanced beginner pattern named after a fun, advanced beginner ski trail on Vail Mountain, our home ski area!
This pillow includes two mosaic knitting techniques, a Tuck 4 and a Slip Stitch, both offering a little bit of challenge above simply knitting and purling. This pattern also allows you to bring in some bright, happy colors thanks to the self-striping yarn and the mosaic stitches.
If you would like to attach a fabric back instead of knitting your back, that is your choice. We’ve knit a simple garter stitch back, holding two strands of Silk Garden Sock Solo together and using a bigger needle to help the back knit up more quickly.

SKILL LEVEL
Advanced beginner

MATERIALS
• 2 skeins of Noro Silk Garden Light.
• 2 skeins Noro Silk Garden Sock Solo (only 1 skein is necessary if you are not knitting the pillow back)
• US 6 24-32” circular needle
• US 10 24-32” circular needle (if knitting the pillow back)
• 3 large buttons
• Finishing needle

The colorful Silk Garden Light is your Main Color (MC)
The Silk Garden Sock Solo is your Contrast Color (CC)

GAUGE
20 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on smaller needle.

SIZES
One size. Covers a 20”x20” pillow.