Patterns : Interweave Knits Winter 2011, Home Decor, Interweave Knits

Tweed Pillow

arwilliams — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:14:05 GMT

Tweed Pillow
Danielle Chalson

A rustic pillow inspired by classic tweed styles. The chunky gauge gives a modern edge and durability. Piece is worked flat.

Finished Size About 14" wide and 14" tall.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Wool Clasica Naturals (100% handspun wool; 138 yd [126 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #701 dark brown (MC), 2 skeins; #705 copper (CC1) and #708 blue (CC2), 1 skein each.
Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; sewing needle and thread; three 1" buttons; one 14" × 14" pillow form; pins (optional).
Gauge 20 sts and 39 rows = 4" in tweed patt.

Seed Pillow

arwilliams — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:10:39 GMT

Seed Pillow
Danielle Chalson

A casual, yet sophisticated, pillow featuring a traditional herringbone pattern. A large gauge gives a modern edge and durability. Piece is worked flat.

Finished Size About 18" wide (excluding buttonband) and 14" tall.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Wool Clasica Naturals (100% handspun wool; 138 yd [126 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #708 blue, 4 skeins.
Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles 9 (5.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle; sewing needle and thread; three 1" buttons; one 18" × 14" pillow form.
Gauge 15 sts and 28 rows = 4" in Chevron chart patt.