By Debra Arch, from the October 2019 issue
A fun, unusual technique forms the distinct pine needle edging on this cabin-inspired pillow. Beaded berry sprays and pine branches surround a dimensional Pinecone made with clusters of knit stitches to create the cozy design.
View ProjectBy Karen Fletcher, from the Fall 2019 issue
This pillow is a simple knit and a great introduction to cabling. Featuring two large cables set across a background of reverse stockinette stitch, you’ll find this pattern easy to memorize and a delight to make. This combination of simplicity and trendiness makes this a fantastic addition to any knitter’s gift-giving repertoire.
View ProjectBy Debra Arch, from the The Royal Knitting Collection: 5 Patterns Fit for a Princess issue
This dazzling knit-in-one-piece pillow has a sparkling center motif created with various rhinestone shapes that help this pillow steal the show. Complete with a nubby textured seed stitch border that surrounds the floral center, you can’t go wrong with this bling-tastic design.
View ProjectBy Debra Arch, from the August 2019 issue
Unlike traditional gingham, this pillow has a shuffled appearance on each side. Play with colors and placement and follow the charts for a truly new take on this tried and true gingham design.
View ProjectBy Vikki Bird, from the June 2019 issue
You can almost feel the heat of an island sun as soon as this pillow is placed in the room! Featuring a giant palm motif, this charming island pillow is knitted in a single strip, starting with a ribbed section and then stocking stitch. The front is knitted in stocking stitch with the palm frond motif incorporated using the intarsia technique. The result? A perfectly palm-tastic design!
View ProjectBy Karen Fletcher, from the April 2019 issue
Featuring a single Saguaro cactus, the negative space around it echos the sparse vastness of the desert. The simple, clean construction of one large piece tapers to a point with a button hole. Since there is only one piece of colorwork in the pattern and only two colors, this is a fantastic project for beginners.
View ProjectBy Emily O’Brien, from the February 2019 issue
This pillow is as comfy and cozy as a dollop of honey in hot tea. Celebrate our pollinator friends with some honeycomb texture as well as some cute colorwork bees. The body of the pillow cover is in worsted weight stockinette for easy quick mindless knitting. The detail strips provide a little colorwork and texture fun knit separately from the body of the cover.
View ProjectBy Tian Connaughton, from the February 2019 issue
Add a bit of sophistication to your living space with this easy cabled pillow. This design features a classic cabled center panel along with a little twist in texture that is perfect for styling any room.
View ProjectBy Tian Connaughton, from the February 2019 issue
Up your cable game by knitting this version of the Sophisticated Cables Throw. This version has five cables instead of the original three. Add a bit of sophistication to your living space with this easy cabled pillow. This design features a classic cabled center panel along with a little twist in texture. Finished with an I-cord edging in a darker blue, this pillow is perfect for styling any room.
View ProjectBy Rachel Boulahanis, from the October 2018 issue
This pillow is inspired as a more intricate honeycomb stitch, with cables flowing in and out locking together to form beautiful spheres. Knit in two pieces and seamed together, each piece is surrounded by a single edge stitch on each side for simple seaming.
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