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ABBREVIATIONS: K = knit; mm= millimeters; P = purl; pat = pattern; psso = pass the slipped stitch over; rep = repeat; rnd = roung; sl = slip; st(s) = stitch (es); tog = together; yo = yarn over; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

UPC: 0-77216-01999-7

LM0240 Knit Star Pillow- Easy
Designed by Michele Wilcox

Pillow measures approximately 26" across.

MODA DEA™"Ticker Tape™": 7 Balls No. 9273 Sunset.

Knitting Needles: 9mm [US 13].

Yarn needle; poly-fill stuffing.

GAUGE: 10 sts = 4"; 12 rows = 4" in St st. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.

DIAMOND (Make 10): Cast on 4 sts.

Row 1: Knit.

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: Inc in first st, K2, inc in last st – 6 sts.

Row 4: Purl.

Row 5: Inc in first st, K to last st, inc in last
st – 8 sts.

Rows 6-23: Rep Rows 4 and 5 – 26 sts.

Row 24: Purl.

Row 25: Knit.

Row 26: Purl.

Row 27: K2tog, K to last 2 sts, K2tog – 24 sts.

Row 28: Purl.

Rows 29-48: Rep Rows 27 and 28 – 4 sts. Bind off.

FINISHING: Sew 5 diamonds together in a star shape as shown for front and back. Sew front and back together, leaving opening. Stuff with poly-fill. Sew opening closed.

Button: Cast on 4 sts.

Row 1: Purl.

Row 2: Inc in each st across – 8 sts.

Row 3: Purl.

Row 4: * Inc in next st, K next st; rep from * across – 12 sts.

Rows 5, 7, 9: Purl.

Rows 6, 8: Knit.

Row 10: * K1, K2tog; rep from * across – 8 sts.

Row 11: Purl.

Row 12: * K2tog; rep from * across – 4 sts.

Row 13: Purl. Bind off, leaving long strand of yarn. With yarn needle, weave yarn around entire outer edge. Pull lightly to curve edge, then stuff with poly-fill and pull yarn up tightly and fasten securely. Sew to center of pillow front through to the back pulling tightly to indent pillow.

MODA DEA™"Eclipse™", Art. R154 (1.76 ounce/125 yard ball)