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Tara''s Knits: Moss Stitch Pillow Cover
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Saturday, January 12, 2008

Moss Stitch Pillow Cover


Free Pattern: Moss Stitch Pillow Cover
This pillow cover is a match to the "Moss Stitch Afghan" I made, the pattern can be found here.

Supplies:
US #10 needles (long straight needle or circular)
Size I crochet hook
2 skeins Red Heart worsted weight yarn in Aran Fleck (260 yrds or 141 grams per skein)
1 skein Red Heart worsted weight yarn in Black (260 yrds or 141 grams per skein)
1 - 16" X 16" pillow
5 large buttons
Sewing needle and matching thread
Yarn Needle
Safety pins

Finished Measurements:
Approx. 16" wide X 36" long to fit 16" X 16" pillow

Stitch Pattern:
Multiple of 2
Row 1 & 2: *K1, P1* repeat between *''s across
Row 3 & 4: *P1, K1* repeat between *''s across

Directions:
Cast on 64 stitches using aran fleck yarn and long tail cast on (edges will be hidden by crochet edge in finishing). Knit in stitch pattern until piece measures 34" from cast on edge ending with row 4. Work rows for button holes.

1 - in pattern stitch, k/p 6 stitches, bo 5 stitches, k/p 7, bo 5, k/p 7, bo 5, k/p 7, bo 5, k/p 7, bo 5 , k/p 5
2 - in stitch pattern k/p 5, co 5, k/p 7, co 5, k/p 7, co 5, k/p 7, co 5, k/p7, co 5, k/p 6

Continue working in stitch pattern for 2 more inches, bind off and weave in ends.

Finishing:
Use crochet hook and black yarn to single crochet edge around entire piece, cut yarn. Wrap piece around pillow inside-out and position for sewing seams, use safety pins (or split stitch markers) to hold piece together and remove pillow. Using black yarn and yarn needle sew side edges together,weave in ends and turn right-side-out and insert pillow. Using sewing needle and thread sew buttons in place securely (I stretched mine down a bit to make a mock scalloped edge). Enjoy!

Tips:
Knittingpatterncentral.com has great instructions for cast on methods and crochet stitches.

This pattern is free for personal use only. Please do not use for profit unless all proceeds go to charity.

About Me

Tara
I''m a mother of 2 (3 if you count the dog), and a knitting addict. I like trying new patterns, unfortunately I don''t always have enough time.
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Yarn Choices

The majority of my projects are done using Red Heart yarns. Where I live there is only one speciality store close by, and since they''re only open certain hours on certain days, I don''t get to stop by much. If I want to do something nice as a present, I usually have to order what I want online.
You can substitute any yarn you like, just make sure you check your gauge!!! Changing your needle size to suit will allow you to use just about any yarn you want.

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I think patterns are not rule books, but guides to help knitters create something special for a family member, a friend, or for themselves. The patterns I have posted are a few things I''ve done without consulting a ''pattern''. As you can see, I like mindless knitting. If you want something with a little ''oomph'', change the colors, add stripes, double strand, add an edge, your choices are endless so make it your own. Whatever you do, enjoy it! I hope you get a little inspiration from what you see, and create something special for someone you love! Who doesn''t love getting a gift?! For those of you who don''t like what you see, just click the little ''X'' at the top of the window. You don''t have to be here!

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