Chevron Pillow Cover in two sizes

Chevron Pillow Cover in Two Sizes

What is Being Made

This knitting pattern produces a decorative pillow cover featuring an all-over chevron pattern. The design is available in two distinct sizes to accommodate different pillow dimensions: a 20"/50cm square pillow and a 20"x12" (50x30cm) rectangular pillow. The pillow cover is knit as one complete piece and features an envelope closure secured with buttons, making it both functional and visually appealing for home décor.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Chevron Pillow Cover employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for beginners. The pattern is constructed using straightforward methods, with instructions provided in both written and chart formats to accommodate different learning preferences. The envelope closure construction demonstrates practical finishing techniques, and button attachment completes the functional design. The pattern requires basic understanding of working from written instructions and charts.

Stitches Used

The chevron pattern is created using only two essential knitting stitches:

• Knit stitch – the fundamental stitch that forms the base of the pattern
• Purl stitch – used in combination with knit stitches to create the distinctive chevron texture and visual effect

The simplicity of using only knit and purl stitches makes this project accessible to beginners while still producing an attractive, textured result.

Materials and Yarn Requirements

The pattern requires needles in two sizes to achieve proper gauge and construction. For the 20"/50cm square pillow, you will need approximately 8 oz./225gm of yarn, equivalent to 495 yards/450 meters of medium weight (#4/worsted) yarn. For the 20"x12" (50x30cm) rectangular pillow, approximately 5 oz./140gm of yarn is required, equivalent to 310 yards/275 meters of the same weight yarn. The pattern recommends purchasing slightly extra yarn to ensure project completion and to verify that dye lots match across all yarn balls or skeins.

Needles required include one pair of 4.5mm/US7/UK7 needles and one pair of 5.5mm/US9/UK5 needles. Additional materials include a cable needle, row counter, large-eyed blunt sewing needle for finishing, and three buttons approximately 1"/2.5cm in diameter for the envelope closure.

Gauge and Tension

The pattern specifies a gauge of 17 stitches and 26 rows over a 4"x4" (10 x 10 cm) swatch when working on 5.5mm/US9/UK5 needles over the chevron pattern. Working a tension square before beginning the project is essential to ensure accurate finished dimensions and proper fit of the pillow cover.

Yarn Weight and Difficulty Level

This pattern is designed for beginner knitters and uses aran and worsted weight yarns, which are medium-weight options that are forgiving and easy to work with. The straightforward stitch combination and clear instructions in both written and chart formats make this an ideal project for those new to knitting or seeking a quick, satisfying make.