The Coastal Breeze Knit Pillow Free Pattern

The Coastal Breeze Knit Pillow Free Pattern

Bring the serene vibes of the seaside into your home with this beautifully textured knit pillow. Perfect for adding a touch of coastal charm to any living space, this pillow is not only stylish but also cozy and inviting. Follow our detailed pattern to create your own Coastal Breeze Knit Pillow and enjoy the tranquility it brings to your decor.

Materials Needed

• Bulky weight cotton yarn in shades of:
• Seafoam green
• Sandy beige
• Ocean blue
• US size 10 (6 mm) knitting needles
• 18-inch square pillow insert
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cast On: Begin by casting on 70 stitches using the seafoam green yarn. Make sure your stitches are not too tight to allow for flexibility in your knitting.
2. Garter Stitch Border: For the first four rows, knit all stitches. This creates a garter stitch border.
   • Row 1: Knit all 70 stitches.
   • Row 2: Knit all 70 stitches.
   • Row 3: Knit all 70 stitches.
   • Row 4: Knit all 70 stitches.
3. Begin Color Pattern: On Row 5, switch to sandy beige yarn.
   • Knit the first 5 stitches.
   • Purl the next 60 stitches.
   • Knit the last 5 stitches.
4. Continue with Stockinette Stitch: On Row 6, switch back to knitting all stitches. This will create the stockinette stitch pattern.
5. Repeat Color Changes: Continue alternating between Rows 5 and 6, changing colors every 10 rows.
   • First 10 rows: Seafoam green
   • Next 10 rows: Sandy beige
   • Next 10 rows: Ocean blue
   Keep repeating this sequence until your piece measures 18 inches in length.
6. Bind Off: Once you reach the desired length, bind off all stitches loosely to ensure the edge remains flexible.
7. Prepare for Seaming: Fold the knitted piece in half with the right sides facing each other. This will create the pillow cover.
8. Seam the Sides: Using the mattress stitch, seam the sides together, leaving one side open for the pillow insert.
   • To do this, insert your tapestry needle into the first stitch on both sides, pull the yarn through, and repeat until you reach the end.
9. Insert Pillow Form: Carefully insert the 18-inch square pillow insert into the open side of the pillow cover.
10. Close the Pillow: Seam the final side using the mattress stitch to secure the pillow form inside.
11. Weave in Ends: Finally, use your tapestry needle to weave in any loose ends, ensuring a neat finish.

Your Coastal Breeze Knit Pillow is now complete! Enjoy the soft, cozy appearance it adds to your coastal-themed living room or bedroom. Happy knitting!