Avant-Garde Chunky Jewel-Toned Pillow Free Pattern

Avant-Garde Chunky Jewel-Toned Pillow Free Pattern

Introduction

Transform your living space with this avant-garde, chunky knit pillow featuring deep jewel tones and striking colorwork stripes. This pillow is perfect for adding a bold, modern touch to any room. With its vibrant colors and inviting texture, it’s not just a decorative piece but also a cozy addition to your home. Follow this easy-to-follow pattern to create your own stunning pillow!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Super bulky weight yarn in deep jewel tones:
  • Emerald Green
  • Sapphire Blue
  • Amethyst Purple
  • Ruby Red
• Needles: US size 15 (10mm) circular needles, 24-inch length.
• Pillow Insert: 18x18 inches.
• Tapestry Needle: For seaming and weaving in ends.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cast On: Using the emerald green yarn, cast on 60 stitches onto your circular needles.
2. Create the Border: Work in garter stitch (knit every row) for 4 rows. This will create a neat border for your pillow.
3. Begin Colorwork Stripe Pattern:
   • Row 1: Knit 10 stitches in emerald green, 10 in sapphire blue, 10 in amethyst purple, and 10 in ruby red. Repeat this sequence once.
   • Row 2: Purl all stitches in the same color sequence.
   • Repeat Rows 1-2 for a total of 6 times.
4. Switch to Stockinette Stitch:
   • Row 1: Knit 10 stitches in sapphire blue, 10 in amethyst purple, 10 in ruby red, and 10 in emerald green. Repeat this sequence once.
   • Row 2: Purl all stitches in the same color sequence.
   • Repeat Rows 1-2 for a total of 6 times.
5. Continue Alternating Color Sequence: Keep alternating the color sequence every 12 rows until the piece measures 36 inches in length.
6. Create the Final Border: Work in garter stitch for 4 rows using emerald green yarn to finish off the edges of your pillow cover.
7. Bind Off: Bind off all stitches loosely to ensure the edge is not tight.
8. Seam the Sides: Fold the knitted piece in half with the right sides facing each other. Use a tapestry needle to seam the sides together, leaving one side open for the pillow insert.
9. Insert Pillow Form: Turn the pillow cover right side out and insert the 18x18 inch pillow form into the cover.
10. Close the Final Side: Seam the last open side closed using your tapestry needle.
11. Weave in Ends: Securely weave in all loose ends with the tapestry needle to finish your project.

Congratulations! You have now created your very own avant-garde chunky jewel-toned pillow. Enjoy the vibrant colors and cozy texture it brings to your home decor!