Introduce texture and colour into your home with this diagonal contrast-stitch pillow, finished with a classic blanket stitch. This is a good pattern for beginners to colour knitting, as it uses only simple knit and purl stitches but the colour and stitch combination alters on each side, giving it subtle interest and definition.

This pattern features in Issue 94 of Knit Now, which is on sale from 4th October in supermarkets, newsagents and craft stores across the UK. Find your nearest UK stockist here. Copies can also be ordered from MoreMags or if you prefer, digital editions are available via PocketMags.