Sunshine Knit Pillow Knitting Pattern

Sunshine Knit Pillow Knitting Pattern

This cheerful knitted pillow will bring a warm and playful touch to any home. Made with soft acrylic aran weight yarn, it has a smooth, cozy texture that works beautifully as both a decorative accent and a comfortable cushion for everyday use. The design fits easily into any interior, from modern to classic.
The pillow is worked as two identical square panels. The front panel features the colorful motif, while the back panel is knitted in a single solid shade using the main color. The motif can be created either by following the colorwork chart or the row-by-row written instructions, worked in intarsia for clean and well-defined color transitions.
Once both panels are finished, they are joined together using any method you prefer. You may seam them with a needle or crochet them together for a decorative edge and a polished, finished look.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Final pillow size: 35 × 35 cm (14 × 14 in). You can use any aran weight yarn with a similar gauge to achieve the same finished size and overall look.

MATERIALS NEEDED
Any aran weight yarn with a similar gauge, 100% acrylic
Knitting needles: 5 mm (US 8)
Crochet hook: 4 mm (US F/5)
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Pillow insert: 35 × 35 cm (14 × 14 in)
Yarn amount:
Main color – 2 balls (200 g)
Each contrast color – 1 ball

GAUGE
18 stitches × 24 rows = 10 cm (4 inches)

The pillow is worked using the intarsia technique. A clear step by step guide is included, showing exactly when to change colors for clean and precise motifs.