Knitting: Triple Diamond Pillow Cover - 2 sizes

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Triple Diamond Pillow Cover - 2 sizes Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Home Decor

Item:

Pillow

Skill Level:

Advanced

Basic Skills Necessary:

Ability to use a cable needle
Know how to work buttonholes

Pattern Description:

This knitting pattern contains instructions for two sizes of pillow cover:
12"x16" (30cm x 40.5cm) and 16" x 16" (40.5cm x 40.5cm)

The cushion cover is knit using a worsted yarn and has three buttons to secure the envelope. If you are familiar with using a cable needle and working buttonholes you should have no trouble with this pattern.

It was inspired by the children's TV show "Shaun the Sheep". If you've seen it you'll know that the farmer always wears a sweater.. with this design!!

Gauge:

4"x4" on 5.5mm/US9/UK5 needles = 18 stitches and 24 rows

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

16"x16" (40.5cm x 40.5cm)
12"x16" (30cm x 40.5cm)

Materials:

4.5mm/US7/UK7 straight needles
5.5mm/US9/UK5 straight needles
cable needle

You Will Also Need:

3 buttons approx 1"/2.5cm

Suggested yarn:

420 yards of Worsted weight