I shared this knit pillow at The CSI Project last week and thought I’d repost it here for those that missed it.
This project is obviously designed for knitters but could easily be converted to a crocheted project. If knitting and crocheting aren’t for you, try taking an old sweater and converting it to a pillow cover. You can get this same look in a variety of ways.
To make this pillow cover, I started with a bulky yarn, the appropriate size needles {listed on the label of the yarn}, and a pillow form. I cast on enough stitches to cover the width of my pillow and then knit a long rectangle, continuing until the piece was long enough to wrap around my pillow with some overlap. I used two skeins of yarn for this project.
When my project was long enough, I cast off, then folded one end up and stitched it in place, using an invisible stitch. I did the same to the other side. I put my pillow form in place then folded down the top, slightly overlapping the bottom, and stitched those sides in place.
I used a running stitch to hold the flap in place …
… then added some bright, porcelain buttons to bring in a bit more color and texture.
A knit pillow cover is a great way to add some color to a room and one of my favorite fast and easy knitting projects.
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About Randi Dukes
I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook
I love this pillow cover. I could very possibly take up knitting again to make one of these!
Saying hi from SITS Girls Spring Fling. This is too cute. You’ve inspired to pick up my needles and try again!