Bargello Pillows by Melissa Casburn

Bargello Pillows

Knitting
October 2012
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
7 stitches and 10 rows = 2 inches
in Stockinette
US 9 - 5.5 mm
424 - 557 yards (388 - 509 m)
Large and medium
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Bargello is a design technique that forms motifs through a series of ‘stepped’ or offset stitches laid in a mathematically precise pattern. Commonly used in needlepoint and quilting, bargello is equally at home in this knit interpretation that’s a perfect match for modern decor.

This pattern contains a matched set of modern pillows (one large, one medium), perfect for the living room or bedroom. Each size requires 5 colors of yarn:

Large pillow
Turquoise: 440yd
Mediterranean Blue: 36yd
Violet: 47yd
Red Grape: 24yd
Pink: 10yd

Medium pillow
Mediterranean Blue: 310yd
Violet: 37yd
Red Grape: 47yd
Pink: 20yd
Turquoise: 10yd