Diagonal Sand Stitch Pillow by Marie Segares

Diagonal Sand Stitch Pillow

Knitting
October 2019
both are used in this pattern
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
Exact gauge is not critical for this project. Stitches should be snug so pillow form doesn’t show through.
US 8 - 5.0 mm
347 - 417 yards (317 - 381 m)
Fits a 14” (35.5 cm) square pillow form.
English
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This gently textured stitch knit on the bias using a variation of the classic “grandmother’s favorite dishcloth” pattern creates a simple yet elegant pillow that can be customized for a perfect fit. This pattern is part of the Finishing Touches Knit Along with KAL Corner.

This pattern is available for FREE on my blog here.

The free version is supported by advertising on my website. The downloadable PDF for sale on Ravelry includes the full pattern in one printable file without advertisements.

Skills Used
Basic knitting skills: cast on, knit, purl, slip stitch, bind off
Knitting flat in rows with seaming
Changing colors
Increases and decreases: k2tog, p2tog, yo with linked video tutorials

Skill Level
Easy

Finished Size
Fits a 14” (35.5 cm) square pillow form.

Materials
Lion Brand Crayola Cake yarn (100% acrylic, 3 oz/85 g, 177 yd/162 m) – 1 skein in 600 Tickle Me Pink (CA), or approximately 177 yd (162 m) in any medium weight yarn.

Lion Brand Jeans yarn (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz/100 g, 246 yd/225 m) – 1 skein each in 105 Faded (CB) and 109 Stonewash (CC), or approximately 120 yd (110 m) in each of 2 colors in any medium weight yarn.

US 8/5 mm knitting needles, or any size needed to obtain correct gauge.

Fairfield World Crafter’s Choice 14” x 14” Pillow.

Yarn needle.

Gauge
Exact gauge is not critical for this project. Stitches should be snug so pillow form doesn’t show through.