The Giant Cabled Pillow works as a couch pillow, a decorative bed pillow, or even as a floor pillow. My kids love laying on ours when they read. The pillow features broken rib sides and a cabled cable runs up the middle. The pillow is big and squishy and extra cozy. It’s also great for taking naps. So grab some big ‘ol needles and get to knitting this comfy pillow.
Giant Cabled Knit Pillow
Knit Pattern
Intermediate Skill Level
Designed by Jessie Rayot
Size:
22″ square
Yarn:
Red Heart Collage 80% acrylic, 20% wool, Jumbo, Ragg 9985: 5 skeins
Needles:
US-15, 10mm
Cable needle
Gauge:
9 sts x 14 rows = 4” [10 cm] in stockinette
Other supplies:
yarn needle
24″ pillow form
Stitches and Abbreviations:
k – knit
p – purl
st(s) – stitch(es)
Pattern:
Co 40
Row 1: (K3, p1) 2 times, k2, p5, k4, p2, k4, p5, k2, (p1, k3) 2 times.
Row 2 ~ 12 even: P2, (k1, p3) 2 times, k5, p4, k2, p4, k5, (p3, k1) 2 times, p2.
Row 3: (K3, p1) 2 times, k2, p5, k4, p2, k4, p5, k2, (p1, k3) 2 times.
Row 5: (K3, p1) 2 times, k2, p5, slip 2 to cable needle, hold in back, k2, k2 from cable needle, p2, slip 2 to cable needle, hold in front, k2, k2 from cable needle, p5, k2, (p1, k3) 2 times.
Row 7: (K3, p1) 2 times, k2, p5, k4, p2, k4, p5, k2, (p1, k3) 2 times.
Row 9: (K3, p1) 2 times, k2, p5, slip 2 to cable needle, hold in back, k2, k2 from cable needle, p2, slip 2 to cable needle, hold in front, k2, k2 from cable needle, p5, k2, (p1, k3) 2 times.
Row 11: (K3, p1) 2 times, k2, p5, k4, p2, k4, p5, k2, (p1, k3) 2 times.
Row 13: (K3, p1) 2 times, k2, p5, slip 4 to cable needle, hold in front, p1, k4 from cable needle, slip 1 to cable needle, hold in back, k4, p1 from cable needle, p5, k2, (p1, k3) 2 times.
Row 14: P2, (k1, p3) 2 times, k6, p8, k6, (p3, k1) 2 times, p2.
Row 15: (K3, p1) 2 times, k2, p6, slip 4 to cable needle, hold in back, k4, k4 from cable needle, p6, k2, (p1, k3) 2 times.
Row 16: P2, (k1, p3) 2 times, k6, p8, k6, (p3, k1) 2 times, p2.
Row 17: (K3, p1) 2 times, k2, p5, slip 1 to cable needle, hold in back, k4, p1 from cable needle, slip 4 to cable needle, hold in front, p1, k4 from cable needle, p5, k2, (p1, k3) 2 times.
Repeat rows 2 ~ 17: 6 more times (113 rows)
Repeat row 2: once more (114 rows)
Bind off knit wise.
Fold pillow cover in half and sew sides shut. Place pillow cover over pillow form. Sew bottom shut. Weave all ends to inside.
Use or give and enjoy!
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