I love the visual appeal of chunky knits, so it was an easy choice to create this chunky knit pillow to decorate my living room!

The centerpiece of this textured pillow is the wide center cable, which is simply composed of two big cable twists worked side by side. On either side of this center cable are cable waves that mirror each other. As each wave changes direction, you work a bobble, adding even more gratifying texture to this pillow.

The edges are bordered by moss stitch to complete the front. In contrast, the back of the pillow is a simple Stockinette stitch.

Sample shown was knit as separate front and back pieces, which are then sewn together along the sides and bottom. I chose to close the top with a row of single crochet, so that it is easily undone if the cover needs to be removed or washed. You can also just seam the top if you don't wish to crochet.

Instructions included also for knitting the pillow cover in the round, which leaves only the top and bottom edges to seam.

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Finished Knit Measurements: 16" [40.5 cm] square.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Yarn Used: Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky (85% Wool/15% Alpaca; 3.5 oz/100g [108 yds/98 m] per ball): 3 balls in Color #30 Blue Ming.  Shop yarn options at LoveCrafts dot com (click on View recommended material link).

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: 20 sts = 5 ¼" [13.5 cm] and 15 rows = 4" [10 cm] in Center Cable, blocked; 10 sts and approx 15 rows = 4" [10 cm] in St st, blocked.

Approximate Total Yardage Required: A bulky-weight yarn in a wool blend with a suggested gauge of 3 sts = 1" [2.5 cm] on size 10 ½ [6.5 mm] needles. Approximate yardage requirements: 275 yds [252 m].

Some suggested yarns to try:
Malabrigo Chunky, Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Bulky, Plymouth Baby Alpaca Grande, Rowan Cocoon, Knit Picks Brava Bulky, Berroco Comfort Chunky, madelinetosh Home, Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky, Misti Alpaca Chunky
If you have a yarn substitute to suggest for this project, email us!

Knitting Needles Used: Size 11 [7 mm] needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE. 32" [80 cm] or 40" [100 cm] circular needle required if knitting pillow in the round; Optional: Size K/10.5 [6.5 mm] crochet hook for closing last edge

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