Free Pattern: The Aligned Cobble Stitch Pillow of the Celestial Night

Introduction

Welcome to your next knitting adventure! This free pattern for the Aligned Cobble Stitch Pillow of the Celestial Night is designed to help you create a stunning home decor piece that embodies the beauty of a starry night sky. With its unique cobble stitch pattern and cosmic color palette of midnight blue, silver, and deep purple, this pillow will add a touch of celestial charm to any space. Perfect for beginners, this step-by-step guide will ensure you can recreate this beautiful accent piece with ease.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in the following colors:
  • Midnight blue
  • Silver
  • Deep purple
• Needles: US 8 (5mm) knitting needles
• Gauge: 18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
• Pillow form: 18 inches square
• Tapestry needle: for seaming

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cast On: Using the midnight blue yarn, cast on 80 stitches onto your knitting needle.
2. Establish the Base Rows:
   • Row 1 (Right Side): Knit all stitches.
   • Row 2 (Wrong Side): Purl all stitches.
3. Create the Cobble Stitch Pattern:
   • Row 3: *K2, P2* repeat from * to * across the row.
   • Row 4: *P2, K2* repeat from * to * across the row.
   • Rows 5-8: Repeat Rows 3 and 4.
4. Change to Silver Yarn:
   • Row 9: Knit all stitches.
   • Row 10: Purl all stitches.
   • Rows 11-14: Repeat Rows 3 and 4.
5. Change to Deep Purple Yarn:
   • Row 15: Knit all stitches.
   • Row 16: Purl all stitches.
   • Rows 17-20: Repeat Rows 3 and 4.
6. Continue the Pattern: Keep alternating colors every 8 rows, repeating the cobble stitch pattern until the piece measures approximately 18 inches in length.
7. Bind Off: Once the desired length is reached, bind off all stitches loosely to maintain elasticity.
8. Seaming the Pillow Cover:
   • Fold the knitted piece in half with the right sides facing each other.
   • Using a mattress stitch, seam the sides together, leaving one side open for the pillow form.
   • Turn the pillow cover right side out.
   • Insert the 18-inch pillow form into the cover.
   • Seam the final open side closed using the mattress stitch.

Congratulations! You have successfully created your very own Aligned Cobble Stitch Pillow of the Celestial Night. Enjoy the cozy and celestial aesthetic it brings to your home!