Home Decor Knitting Patterns
Moody Cottagecore Striped Pillow Free Pattern
Anonymous
•
June 30, 2026
Moody Cottagecore Striped Pillow Free Pattern
Introduction
Welcome to your next knitting adventure! This Moody Cottagecore Striped Pillow pattern is designed to bring a touch of whimsy and elegance to your home decor. Combining rich, dark hues with a charming design, this pillow is perfect for cozying up your living space. With intricate colorwork and stripes, you’ll enjoy every stitch as you create this stunning piece.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: 1 skein each of worsted weight yarn in the following colors:
- Deep Forest Green
- Midnight Blue
- Charcoal Gray
- Burgundy
- Needles: US 8 (5mm) knitting needles
- Gauge: 18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
- Pillow Form: 16x16 inches
Step-by-Step Instructions
Front Panel
- Using the Deep Forest Green yarn, cast on 80 stitches.
- For the first 10 rows, knit in garter stitch (knit every row) to create a border.
- On Row 11, switch to Midnight Blue and knit across the row.
- On Row 12, purl across.
- For Rows 13-20, continue in stockinette stitch, alternating colors every 2 rows in the following sequence:
- Charcoal Gray
- Burgundy
- Deep Forest Green
- Midnight Blue
- Repeat Rows 11-20 until the piece measures 16 inches long, ending with a garter stitch border of 10 rows in Deep Forest Green.
Back Panel
- Using Midnight Blue yarn, cast on 80 stitches.
- For the first 10 rows, knit in garter stitch to create a border.
- On Row 11, switch to Charcoal Gray and knit across.
- On Row 12, purl across.
- For Rows 13-20, continue in stockinette stitch, alternating colors every 2 rows in the following sequence:
- Burgundy
- Deep Forest Green
- Midnight Blue
- Charcoal Gray
- Repeat Rows 11-20 until the piece measures 16 inches long, ending with a garter stitch border of 10 rows in Midnight Blue.
Assembly
- Place the front and back panels together with the right sides facing each other.
- Using a mattress stitch, seam three sides of the pillow cover, leaving one side open.
- Turn the pillow cover right side out.
- Insert a 16x16 inch pillow form into the cover.
- Seam the remaining side closed using the mattress stitch.
Finishing
- Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle.
- If necessary, block the pillow to measurements to ensure it looks its best.
Congratulations! You have successfully created your very own Moody Cottagecore Striped Pillow. Enjoy the cozy charm it brings to your home!
Also Check Out: We think you'd love this beautiful pattern on our sister site: Simple Garter Stitch Square
