Long a symbol of cheer, good fortune, and the arrival of guests, magpies are also beloved for their chatty nature and sweeping tails. Their striking black, white, and blue markings are captured here in a smooth silk blend yarn embellished with sparkling glass beads. The Magpie Ring Pillow is sure to bring a touch of whimsy and luck to any wedding!

Finished Size: Pillow measures 8” square, not including bead embellishments.

Materials: Cascade Heritage Silk (85% Superwash Merino Wool, 15% Mulberry Silk; 437 yd 400 m 100 g): color 5618 Snow (MC), 1 hank; color 5672 Real Black (CC), 1 hank.

Needles: Size 3 straight.

Notions: Approx. 10 grams size 6/0 hematite beads, 1 strand of royal blue teardrop beads, 8” square pillow form, Black 1⁄4” satin ribbon, black and white sewing thread, sewing needle to fit through beads. Pillow shown used 8” form from Deb Madir Designs (debmadirdesigns.com); Beader’s Paradise Czech glass beads in Hematite LT6E10 (beadersparadiseonline.com); Advantus Corp small teardrop beads in Royal SUL50967 (shopadvantus.com for locations).