https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/large-floor-pillow • Posted by Ryland Peters & Small
A wonderfully textured floor pillow, which has been felted for a hardwearing finish. This is a very simple stitch pattern to work and the chunky yarn and big needles mean that the knitting will “grow” quickly. Size 25½ x 25½in (65 x 65cm) Gauge (tension) 8 sts and 10 rows to 4in (10cm) over patt using US 19 (15mm) needles
A wonderfully textured floor pillow, which has been felted for a hardwearing finish. This is a very simple stitch pattern to work and the chunky yarn and big needles mean that the knitting will “grow” quickly. Size 25½ x 25½in (65 x 65cm) Gauge (tension) 8 sts and 10 rows to 4in (10cm) over patt using US 19 (15mm) needles
Pattern Pillow front Cast on 64 sts. Row 1: [Yo, k2, pass yo over the k2] to end. Row 2: Purl. Row 3: K1, [yo, k2, pass yo over the k2] to last st, k1. Row 4: Purl. Rep rows 1–4 until knitting measures 27½in (70cm). Bind (cast) off.
To make up • Weave in all loose ends. Wash the knit gently by hand until it is felted to the desired degree (see page 121). Leave to dry. • As the pillow is intended to sit on the floor, I chose a hardwearing canvas fabric for the back. Cut the fabric 3⁄8in (1cm) larger than the knitted panel to allow for fraying. • Right sides together, pin the fabric to the knitted panel. Taking a 5⁄8in (1.5cm) seam allowance on the knitted panel, sew around three sides using a sewing machine, or by hand using backstitch. • Turn cover right side out and insert pillow pad. Hand-sew final side closed with slipstitch.