Travel Pillow Cover Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Laura Strutt
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Intarsia, Rib, Stocking Stitch

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What you need to know

Knit a comfortable cover for your travel pillow with Laura Strutt's intarsia knitting pattern

This pillow is great for use on planes, trains and automobiles and is sure to become your favourite travel companion. It is worked up in an easy-care DK yarn, making it a very practical project for all your summer holiday adventures. Choose a yarn that comes in vibrant colours to create dramatic intarsia patterns. Download our easy-to-follow knitting pattern today.

Sizing

(Cover when empty and unstretched)
Width 31cm (at widest part)
Length 23.5cm from top to end of buttonhole band

What You'll Need

Yarn: DK, (A) shade Teal; (B) shade Yellow, one 100g ball of each
Needles: 4mm
Buttons: 2cm diameter, yellow
Tapestry needle
Stitch holder
Bobbins (optional)
Travel pillow

Skills and stitches used

Knit
Purl
Cast on
Cast off
Make one
Rib
Purl two together (p2tog)
How to change colour
Intarsia
Buttonholes

Meet the designer

Laura Strutt (nee Cruickshank) is a multi-talented knitter, crocheter and sewist. She previously worked on Sew and Let's Knit Magazines and has had several books published, covering a range of techniques. If you like this pattern, we think you'll love Laura's easy handbag knitting pattern. You can find more of Laura's designs here.

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