The Lotus Pillow is a companion to the Lotus Sweater and the perfect statement piece for any room in the home that could use a little pop of color and texture! The 16” / 40 cm pillow is knit flat in two pieces and then joined together using an applied i-cord binding. The statement front panel features an intarsia column of colorful “Lotus Stitches” flanked by two bands of “Wheat Stitches” that offer textural and visual interest. Colorful tassels pull the piece together for a one-of-a-kind home decor item you won’t find anywhere else!

Pattern details:

Skill Level: Intermediate

Needle Size:
Size US 10.5 (6.5 mm) 32’’ / 80 cm circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge

See Gauge for adjusting needle size

Sizes:  One Size

Finished Measurements:
Front/Back Panels measure 15.75” square before Applied I-cord Binding.

Finished pillow fits a 16’’ / 40 cm square pillow insert. Click here for suggestions on where to source appropriate inserts and insert covers to match/complement your MC.

Gauge:
14 sts and 17 rows = 4’’ / 10 cm in stockinette stitch knit flat, gently steam blocked.

Note:
Adjust needle size as needed to achieve stitch gauge. Row gauge is not critical for this project.

Materials: 
Main Color (MC): 2 skeins Spun Cloud Light (100% wool; approx. 210 yds (192 m) / 100g)

Contrast Color (CC): 1 Wildflower Mini Skein Kit (approx. 85 yds (78 m) / 100 g) – 5 mini skeins of yarn included per kit, 17 yds (16 m) /skein

Pattern Designer: Julia Norris