Knitted pattern for Piped Stripe Bolster

An addition to the Piped Stripe collection, this large bolster features piped edges for a high-end look.

The finished pillow measures 8” diameter x 28” long.

Construction:
The piece is knit in the round. Stitches are cast on at the end of the pillow and increases are worked until the full circumference of the pillow is reached. A channel is worked and closed by knitting into the first row of the channel stitches. Then the piece is knit in the round for the length of the pillow. An opening to insert the pillow is made by binding off stitches. Another channel is worked and then decreases are worked for the other end of the pillow.

Materials:
Yarn used: Knit Picks Pallete 200 g Main Color (sample uses Oyster)
150 g Contract Color (sample uses Bark)
4 mm cotton cord, 55“
Measuring tape
US 5 (3.75 mm) knitting needles with 24” cable
US 5 (3.75 mm) knitting needles with 8” cable OR DPNs
Tapestry needle
8 stitch markers
9” invisible zipper (optional)
Bolster pillow insert 8” diameter x 28” in length

For Optional Buttons:
US 1.5 (2.5 mm) knitting needles
Craft cover button kit with at least 2 1” or 1 1/8” buttons

Gauge:
24 stitches and 32 rows with yarn held double in stockinette stitch creates a 4”x4” square after blocking

Techniques:
Pickup stitches and knit
Knit 2 together
Slip, slip knit
Make 1 left
Make 1 right