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Bolster Pillow
Through the Eyes of a Machine Knitter
Small round bolster pillows can add interest to your home decor. Covered in knitting they can be the perfect touch (especially for a knitter's home)!
Consider the shape of this striped pillow: It's a tube enclosed by 2 circles.
You have choices for a tailored, custom fit pillow cover:
This Knitweave "butterfly" version is knit in one piece with the shaping worked on the ends with short rows.
Consider the shape of this striped pillow: It's a tube enclosed by 2 circles.
You have choices for a tailored, custom fit pillow cover:
- Knit separate circles and attach them to the tubular body
- Knit the body horizontally or vertically depending on your yarn and stitch pattern
- Knit the body and the circle-shaped ends at the same time
This Knitweave "butterfly" version is knit in one piece with the shaping worked on the ends with short rows.
About the Bolster Pillow Pattern from Knit it Now
Hey there! We’re so excited to share the Bolster Pillow with you—it’s a gorgeous design that caught our eye. Here’s the scoop:
- This isn’t a Knit It Now original pattern. It’s actually a hand-knit pattern that we’re showcasing to inspire you.
- Why share it? Because we believe machine knitters like you can totally make this design your own!
- What you’ll need to do:
- Start with the original hand-knit pattern (we’ve provided a link for you).
- Use Knit It Now’s amazing tools, like our Perfect Fit Dynamic Patterns, to adapt and customize it for your machine.
- Don’t forget to adjust for YOUR gauge, YOUR yarn choice, and YOUR personal flair!
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