This sweet heart pillow cushion is a quick, fun knit, easily finished in a day or two! There’s something extremely satisfying about this project…

Perfect for Valentines day, and cute to enjoy year round, gracing your couch, bed, or a chair - try several in multiple colors!
A great “just because” gift, think Mom, best friend, new college student…

Pillow is knit flat and seamed over a heart-shaped form, though stuffing could be used for a squishier feel.

Written for 2 sizes using 2 weights of yarn, try what you like best.

Yarn: Cascade Cherub; content 55% nylon+ 45% acrylic

Worsted pillow – 1 skein Cherub Aran (240yds/100g) shown in #25 Ruby
Chunky pillow – 2 skeins Cherub Chunky (136yds/100h) shown in #45 Raspberry

Note: this yarn runs light for each weight, see gauge requirements below

12 (14)” heart shaped pillow form, can be found at; www.reinastores.com or use stuffing if desired

Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) or US 9 (5.5mm) straight needles, or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge: 19 sts/25 rows = 4” in stockinette with worsted weight
15 sts/20 rows = 4” in stockinette with chunky weight