Bernat Alize Blanket-EZ Stripes Stripe-mazing Pillow

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Bernat Alize Blanket-EZ Stripes (6.4oz/180g; 18yds/16m):
• Version 1:
• Contrast A Limeade (46007), 1 Ball
• Contrast B Fairy (46008), 1 Ball
• Version 2:
• Contrast A Beach (46006), 1 Ball
• Contrast B Peppermint (46001), 1 Ball
• Version 3:
• Contrast A Bubblegum (46003), 1 Ball
• Contrast B Citrus (46004), 1 Ball
• Bernat Alize Blanket-EZ (6.4oz/180g; 18yds/16m):
• Version 1:
• Contrast C Jacaranda (37035), 2 Balls
• Version 2:
• Contrast C White (37001), 2 Balls
• Version 3:
• Contrast C Orange Crush (37027), 2 Balls
• Fiberfil Stuffing


• MEASUREMENTS: Approx 20"x 34"


• GAUGE: 5 sts = 4"

DIRECTIONS:

NOTES:
Right side of project is facing at all times.
When joining new color, cut base of first and last loops to create a "yarn tail" to tie colors together.
For Striping effect shown, choose a contrasting color to previous color when joining A or B (EZ Stripes yarn).
Choose stripe shades in Contrast A to be Color 1 and Color 2. Choose stripe shades in Contrast B to be Color 3 and Color 4.
Stripe Pattern:
Work 2 rows of each color:
A (Color 1); C; A (Color 2); C; A (Color 1); B (Color 3); B (Color 4); B (Color 3); B (Color 4); B (Color 3); A (Color 2); C; A (Color 1); C; A (Color 2).
These 30 rows form Stripe Pattern.

PILLOW:
Count first 25 loops of C for foundation row (noting yarn end is at far right and all loops are facing upwards).
1st row: Working from left to right, pull 26th loop (from working yarn) up through 25th loop (last loop of foundation row) from behind to create a knit st. Pull next loop from working yarn up through next loop of foundation. Continue in this manner to end of row. Do not turn work. 25 sts in row.
2nd row: (Loopy row). Fold row of loops from previous row towards lower edge exposing horizontal 'bump' behind each st. Working from right to left, pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through first exposed bump from previous row. *Pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through next exposed bump. Repeat from * across to end of row. Do not turn. Cut base of next loop to create a yarn tail to join next color.
3rd row: Cut base of first loop of Color 1 to create a yarn tail and join to C from previous row. (Loopy row). Fold row of loops from previous row towards lower edge exposing horizontal bump behind each st. Working from left to right, pull next loop from working yarn (Color 1) up from behind through first exposed bump from previous row. *Pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through next exposed bump. Repeat from * across to end of row. Do not turn.
4th row: Working from right to left, with working yarn in back, pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through last stitch worked on previous row. *Pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through next stitch. Repeat from * to end of row. Do not turn. Cut base of next loop to create a yarn tail. Break Color 1.
5th row: Cut base of first loop of C and join to Color 1 from previous row. Working from left to right, with working yarn in back, pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through last stitch worked on previous row. *Pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through next stitch. Repeat from * to end of row. Do not turn.
6th row: With C, as 4th row. Cut base of next loop to create a yarn tail. Break C.
First 4 rows of Stripe Pattern are complete.
Continue in Stripe Pattern, repeat 5th and 6th rows all rows of Stripe Pattern are complete. Do not turn. Cut base of next loop to create a yarn tail. Break A - Color 2.
Proceed in loopy Pat as follows:
1st row: Cut base of first loop of C and join to yarn from previous row. Working from left to right, with working yarn in back, pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through last st worked on previous row. *Pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through next t. Repeat from * to end of row. Do not turn.
2nd row: (Loopy row). Fold row of loops from previous row towards lower edge exposing horizontal bump behind each st. Working from right to left, pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through first exposed bump from previous row. *Pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through next exposed bump. Repeat from * across to end of row. Do not turn.
3rd row: (Loopy row). Fold row of loops from previous row towards lower edge exposing horizontal bump behind each st. Working from left to right, pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through first exposed bump from previous row. *Pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through next exposed bump. Repeat from * across to end of row. Do not turn.
Bind off row: Working in same direction as last row, pull 2nd st through first st. Pull 3rd st through 2nd st. Pull 4th st through 3rd st. Continue in this manner to end of row. Cut last loop to create a yarn tail. Tie to secure and weave in ends.

BACK:
Count 25 loops for foundation row of C (noting yarn end is at far right and all loops are facing upwards).
1st row: Working from left to right, pull 26th loop (from working yarn) up through 26th loop (last loop of foundation row) from behind to create a knit st. Pull next loop from working yarn up through next loop of foundation. Continue in this manner to end of row. Do not turn work. 25 sts in row.
2nd row: Working from right to left, pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through last st worked on previous row. *Pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through next st. Repeat from * across to end of row. Do not turn.
3rd row: Working from left to right, pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through last st worked on previous row. *Pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through next st. Repeat from * across to end of row. Do not turn.
Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows until Back measures same length as Front.
Bind off row: Working in same direction as last row, pull 2nd st through first st. Pull 3rd st through 2nd st. Pull 4th st through 3rd st. Continue in this manner to end of row. Cut last loop to create a yarn tail. Tie to secure and weave in ends.
Join Front and Back.
Joining round: With wrong side of Front and Back tog and C as working yarn, beg at top of left side, Working from right to left, pull first loop (from working yarn) up through both thicknesses of first space. *Pull next loop from working yarn up through both thicknesses of next space. Rep from * around, leaving opening for stuffing.
Bind off row: Working in same direction as Joining round, pull 2nd st through first st. Pull 3rd st through 2nd st. Pull 4th st through 3rd st. Continue in this manner to last st before opening.
Stuff Pillow. Continue Joining round until opening is closed. Continue Bind off round to end of round. Cut last loop to create a yarn tail. Tie to secure and weave in ends.


ABBREVIATIONS:
Approx = Approximately
Beg = Beginning
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tog = Together