Triple Diamond Pillow Cover - 2 sizes

Triple Diamond Cable Pillow Cover by LadyshipDesigns

Project Overview

The Triple Diamond Pillow Cover is a knitted cushion cover pattern available in two sizes, designed by LadyshipDesigns. This intermediate-level knitting project creates functional home décor pieces that are knit in one piece and feature decorative cable details. The pattern includes instructions for both a square 16" x 16" (40.5 x 40.5 cm) pillow cover and a rectangular 12" x 16" (30 x 40.5 cm) option, allowing crafters to choose the size best suited to their needs.

Construction Method

Both pillow covers are constructed using a single-piece knitting method, eliminating the need for complex seaming. The design incorporates a practical three-button closure, making the covers functional and easy to remove for washing. This construction approach simplifies the finishing process while maintaining a professional appearance.

Cable Work and Stitch Techniques

The pattern features prominent cable stitches that create the distinctive triple diamond design. The cable work includes the following techniques:

• C3F (Cable 3 Front): Slip the next 2 stitches onto a cable needle and hold in front of the work, purl 1 stitch from the left needle, then knit 2 stitches from the cable needle
• C3B (Cable 3 Back): Slip the next stitch onto a cable needle and hold in back of the work, then work stitches from the main needle before knitting from the cable needle

These cable maneuvers are worked across the fabric to create the dimensional triple diamond pattern. The base stitches used throughout the pattern include knit stitches (K) and purl stitches (P), which form the foundation of the design and help frame the cable details.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern calls for approximately 7 ounces (200 grams) of yarn, which yields roughly 420 yards (384 meters). The recommended yarn weight is medium weight, classified as #4 worsted weight. When purchasing yarn, crafters should buy slightly extra yardage to ensure they have enough to complete the project and should verify that all yarn balls match in dye lot to maintain consistent color throughout the finished pillow covers.

Needles and Tools

The pattern requires two pairs of needles in different sizes to achieve the proper fabric characteristics. Crafters will need:

• One pair of 4.5mm/US7/UK7 needles
• One pair of 5.5mm/US9/UK5 needles
• A cable needle for managing cable stitches
• A large-eyed blunt sewing needle for finishing and attaching buttons
• Three buttons, each 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter

Gauge and Sizing

Proper gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished dimensions. The pattern specifies a gauge of 18 stitches and 24 rows over a 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) square when working on 5.5mm/US9/UK5 needles. The pattern instructions emphasize the importance of knitting a tension square before beginning the project to ensure the finished pillow covers match the intended measurements. This step helps prevent sizing issues and ensures the covers fit standard pillow forms.

Difficulty Level

Rated as an intermediate knitting project, this pattern assumes crafters have foundational knitting skills and experience working with cable stitches. The combination of basic stitches with cable work makes this an appropriate challenge for knitters looking to expand their skills beyond simple stockinette patterns while remaining accessible to those with moderate experience.