![]() ![]() ![]() Then as seen in the image above, find the loop above of the hole and run your needle through that stitch. Thread the needle and find the knit loop just below the hole (the one that threatens to unravel all the way down the work). Put the needle through this loop from the INSIDE of the work to the outside. Here I'll be using Super Saver Pale Yellow to make a duplicate stitch over a small hole in a hat made with Turqua. Below you can see the hole. On the other hand, if you want to create a fun design on your project, you can use a contrasting color and a fun duplicate stitch pattern. If you want the patch to blend in, make sure to use yarn that is as similar as possible to the original yarn used in your project. You will need a yarn needle and yarn of the same weight of your original project. The first technique will work well for a small hole (of a couple of stitches). Both techniques are a way of creating duplicate stitch over the offending hole. There are a lot of techniques that can be used to fix a hole in your hand knitting, but we're going to focus on the 2 techniques most related to knit stitches. It was used and loved but now you've found a hole! Never fear. Place the slipped stitch back onto the left needle and pull your tail tight.You worked on that project for hours. Then slip the last CO st over the slipped stitch and drop it. Slip the first CO st, purlwise to the right needle. The beginning st will be on the left needle and the last st will be on the right needle. ![]() Making sure the stitches are not twisted, bring the beginning CO st and the last CO st together. Note this will stretch the fabric a bit and will produce a larger pillow.ġ5 stitches X 24 rows = 4” square in knit stitch in the round.ĬO sts indicated in pattern. 20” wide by 20” tall.Ħ.For a firmer pillow use a 22” pillow form. It helps to use stitch markers to mark out the bottom of each tree.ĥ.Finished pillow before adding insert measures approx. I’ll walk you through each step and show you exactly how I added the trees to my Pine Forest Pillow.Ĥ85 yards of worsted weight yarn in Color A (I used 3 skeins of Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in white)ġ15 yards of worsted weight yarn in Color B (I used 1 skein of Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in black)Ģ8” size 8 (5.00mm) circular knitting needlesĢ.The entire pillow is made using knit stitches.ģ.Color work is done using the duplicate stitch technique after the pillow is complete.Ĥ.A graph is provided for reference as to where to place the trees. If you need some help and want to see the duplicate stitch in action check out my video tutorial below. If you’ve done crafts like cross stitch and embroidery then you’ll have no problem working the duplicate stitch. I opted to use duplicate stitch for this pillow to make it more beginner friendly and to hide any carries from the black yarn.ĭuplicate stitch is perfect when working with contrasting colors like black and white or when you only need different colors in small spots of your project. ![]() Using only knit stitches in the round it is perfect for beginners. The Nordic Tree pillow using a simple crochet stitch that looks knit so naturally I knew that it’s sister The Pine Forest Pillow needed to come to fruition.Īfter two years and lots of practice with knitting it’s finally here! The Pine Forest Pillow is deceptively simple. It’s an easy way to support this blog at no additional cost to you.Įver since I made the Nordic Tree Pillow crochet pattern, I have been wanting to make a knit version too. If you make a purchase through one of those links I may receive a small commission. ![]()
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