Knitted Sand Colored Pillow in Moss Stitch in Novita 7 Veljesta - 35 - Downloadable PDF

Knitted Sand Colored Pillow in Moss Stitch in Novita 7 Veljesta

What is Being Made

This is a knitted cushion cover measuring 40 x 40 cm, designed by Minna Metsänen. The pillow features a textured moss stitch pattern worked in sand-colored yarn, with decorative tassels attached to the sides. The finished cushion is designed to house a 40 x 40 cm inner cushion insert, making it a complete decorative pillow project suitable for home décor.

Techniques Used

This beginner-level knitting project employs fundamental knitting techniques including casting on, working in a repeating stitch pattern, and binding off. The construction method involves knitting a rectangular piece that is then folded and seamed to create the pillow shape. Seaming is used to join the side edges and close the final seam after inserting the inner cushion. The finishing process includes light steaming to even out the fabric texture. Tassel making is incorporated as a decorative element, with 10 long tassels created using contrasting yarn colors and attached to the sides of the finished pillow.

Stitches Used

Moss stitch is the primary stitch pattern used throughout this project. Moss stitch is a simple two-row repeat pattern that creates a subtle, bumpy texture:

• Row 1: Knit 1 stitch, purl 1 stitch, repeating this alternation to the end of the row
• Row 2: Purl all stitches that were knitted in the previous row, and knit all stitches that were purled in the previous row

These two rows are repeated continuously throughout the piece. The pattern is worked at a gauge of 20 stitches in moss stitch equaling 10 centimeters, which helps ensure the finished pillow reaches the intended dimensions. The project begins with casting on 80 stitches and continues until the piece measures 80 centimeters in length before binding off in pattern.

Materials

The pillow is constructed using Novita 7 Veljestä yarn, an aran weight yarn suitable for this beginner project. The main color is Sand (color 060), with 300 grams required for the pillow cover itself. Additional yarn in contrasting colors—Jeans (160) and Navy (170)—is used for the decorative tassels, requiring less than 50 grams of each color. The project is worked on 4 mm knitting needles, or the needle size needed to achieve the specified gauge. An inner cushion measuring 40 x 40 cm is required as an additional supply to complete the finished pillow.