Textured Knit Throw Pillow

Textured Knit Throw Pillow Pattern

This lovely throw pillow features a textured diamond pattern that adds both interest and elegance to your space. Ideal for advanced beginners, this project combines basic stitches into a striking geometric design.

Materials

• Yarn: Bulky weight yarn in cream; approximately 300 yards
• Needles: US size 10 (6mm) knitting needles
• Pillow insert: 18x18 inches
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Gauge

10 stitches x 14 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast On
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• Rep: Repeat
• RS: Right Side

Instructions

Front Panel

1. CO 50 stitches.
2. Row 1 (RS): K1, *P3, K3; rep from * to last stitch, K1.
3. Row 2: P1, *K3, P3; rep from * to last stitch, P1.
4. Row 3: As row 1.
5. Row 4: As row 2.
6. Row 5: K all stitches.
7. Row 6: P all stitches.
8. Rows 7-10: Repeat rows 1-4.
9. Repeat rows 5-10 until you have worked 15 sets of diamond patterns.

Back Panel

1. CO 50 stitches.
2. Knit in stockinette stitch (K one row, P one row) for 80 rows or until it matches the length of the front panel.

Finishing

1. Bind off both panels.
2. Align the front and back panels with the right sides facing each other.
3. Use the tapestry needle to sew around the edges, leaving one side open.
4. Turn the pillow cover inside out.
5. Insert your pillow form.
6. Sew the remaining edge closed using a whip stitch.
7. Weave in all ends.

This elegant pillow is now ready to adorn your living space with its beautiful texture and cozy warmth.