By Quayln Stark / QUOE
Last minute gifts as a crafter are especially challenging. The nature of the fiber arts is slow going. Whether its hand knitting, crocheting or sewing, they don’t call it slow fashion or crafts for nothing!
That’s why it’s especially helpful when you find a pattern you love that’s perfect for that special person in your life AND is a quick make.
This mosaic knit pillow is one of those projects! Once all the materials are rounded up, it takes about 1 1/2 – 2 hours of total make time and will be used for years to come!
The Diamante, or Diamond Pillow is inspired by the beautiful woven Falsa blankets of Mexico, and their classical diamond design. Now let’s get into how to make it!
Materials
- Takumi Circular 36″ No. 19 (Art. No 3016/36-19)
- Jumbo Point Protectors (Art. No 3112)
- Thread Clipper “Kuroha” (Art. No 415)
- Bent Tip Darning Needle Set (Art. No 3121)
- Chenille Chunky Yarn, 45 yards in color A (blue) 30 yards in color B (white) Sample Uses Mainstays Chenille
- Standard Pillow Insert (12″ x 20″)
Chart
Pattern
In A Cast on 28 sts in the round
Round 1: K all sts.
Round 2: K all sts.
Round 3: In B- [S1, K3, S1, K5, S1, K3] twice.
Round 4 and all even Rounds: Repeat previous row.
Round 5: In A- [K1, S2, K2, S1, K3, S1, K2, S2] twice.
Round 7: In B- [S1, K2, S1, K2, S1, K1, S1, K2, S1, K2] twice.
Round 9: In A- [K1, S1, K2, S1, K2, S1, K2, S1, K2, S1] twice.
Round 11: In B- [S1, K1, S1, K2, S1, K3, S1, K2, S1, K1] twice.
Round 13: In A- [K3, S1, K2, S1, K1, S1, K2, S1, K2] twice
Round 15: In B- [S2, K2, S1, K2, S1, K2, S1, K2, S1] twice.
Round 17: In A- [K2, S1, K2, S1, K3, S1, K2, S1, K1] twice.
Round 19: In B- [S1, K2, S1, K2, S1, K1, S1, K2, S1, K2] twice.
Round 21: In A- [K2, S1, K2, S1, K3, S1, K2, S1, K1] twice.
Round 23: In B- [S2, K2, S1, K2, S1, K2, S1, K2, S1] twice.
Round 25: In A- [K3, S1, K2, S1, K1, S1, K2, S1, K2] twice
Round 27: In B- [S1, K1, S1, K2, S1, K3, S1, K2, S1, K1] twice.
Round 29: In A- [K1, S1, K2, S1, K2, S1, K2, S1, K2, S1] twice.
Round 31: In B- [S1, K2, S1, K2, S1, K1, S1, K2, S1, K2] twice.
Round 33: In A- [K1, S2, K2, S1, K3, S1, K2, S2] twice.
Round 35: In B- [S1, K3, S1, K5, S1, K3] twice.
Round 37: In A- K all sts.
Round 38: In A- K all sts.
Bind off and weave in ends.
Finishing
Weave in all ends by hand. Taking tapestry needle and waste yarn, whipstitch one open end of pillowcase closed, making sure to pull tightly to hide waste yarn join.
Insert pillow.
Whipstitch pillowcase closed on opposite end.
With that, your Diamante Pillow is complete!
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