PDF Pattern includes:
Written explanation
Pattern chart
Photo reference
Video link for technique

Difficulty: Intermediate

‘When basic is enough’ dual pillowcases are two chunky fall/winter pillowcases. Basic cable pillowcase features large scale repeating cable pattern, side double-knitting bands for side closure and double sided statement buttons. Base ribbing pillowcase features continuous half-brioche ribbing, seamless ribbing bands for side closure and double sided statement buttons.

WORKFLOW
Basic Cable Pillowcase:
First, work in pattern cable stitch in flat with double-knitting side bands. Then graft pillowcase top and bottom with kitchener stitch. To finish, sew on buttons.

Basic Ribbing Pillowcase:
First, work in half-brioche stitch in flat. Then graft pillowcase top and bottom with 3-needle binding off method. To finish, sew on buttons.

RECOMMEND INSERT SIZE
51 x 51 cm 20 x 20 inches

PILLOWCASE MEASUREMENTS
Basic Cable Pillowcase:
H 52 cm x W (48 cm w/ 4 cm side band)
H 20.5 inches x W (18.9 inches w/ 1.2 inch side band)
Basic Ribbing Pillowcase:
52 x 52 cm 20.5 x 20.5 inches

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
8 mm US 11 circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches )
6 mm US 10 circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge
6 mm US 2.5 double-pointed needles (15 cm 6 inches ) - for grafting

KNITTING DENSITY
In pattern cable stitch using 8 mm US 11 needles
13 sts x 18 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches
In half-brioche stitch using 6 mm US 10 needles
13 sts x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches

SUGGESTED MATERIALS
Basic Cable Pillowcase:
La 2 Brins - 400 m
Atelier Pure Laine, La 2 Brins, 100 gr. / 100 m - Off White
Knit the basic cable pillowcase with 1 strand of 2 brins.

Basic Ribbing Pillowcase:
La Plus Fine - 500 m x 2
Atelier Pure Laine, La Plus Fine, 100 gr. / 266 m - Off White
Knit the basic ribbing pillowcase with 2 strands of plus fine held together.

12 buttons: approx. 3 cm 1.2 inches diam. each

Yarn Alternatives
Basic Cable Pillowcase:
1 strand of any bulky (12 ply) yarn OR 1 strand of aran (10 ply) yarn held together with light fingering (2 ply) yarn
Basic Ribbing Pillowcase:
2 strands of any sport (5 ply) to DK (8 ply) yarn held together