The Mossy Glen Throw Pillow: A Free Knitting Pattern for a Textured, Modern Cushion

Introducing the Mossy Glen Throw Pillow

Transform your living space with the Mossy Glen Throw Pillow, a richly textured knit that evokes the serene beauty of a forest floor. This pattern combines simple knit and purl stitches to create a dense, squishy fabric perfect for adding a touch of handcrafted luxury to any room. The finished pillow is a perfect 16-inch square, featuring a beautifully textured moss stitch pattern in a serene combination of deep moss green and creamy off-white, arranged in horizontal bands. Whether you're a confident beginner or an intermediate knitter, this project is a rewarding way to create a modern, natural accent for your home.

Materials Needed

Yarn

• Worsted weight yarn (Category 4) in two colors:
  • Color A (Moss Green): 250 yards
  • Color B (Cream): 150 yards
• Sample uses: Lion Brand Wool-Ease in 'Fern' (Color A) and 'Fisherman' (Color B).

Needles & Notions

• US Size 8 (5.0 mm) knitting needles (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• Tapestry needle for weaving ends and seaming
• 16-inch square pillow form (for insertion)

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in Moss Stitch pattern (knit 1, purl 1 ribbing on a multiple of 2+1).
Always take time to check your gauge for best results.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This pillow is knit flat in two identical panels, then seamed together. The pattern uses a simple moss stitch for a beautiful, bumpy texture.

Panel (Make 2)

With Color A, cast on 41 stitches.

Moss Stitch Pattern (Worked over an odd number of stitches)

• Row 1 (Right Side): *K1, p1; repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
• Row 2 (Wrong Side): *P1, k1; repeat from * to last stitch, p1.

Repeat Rows 1-2 until piece measures 18 inches from cast-on edge, ending with a WS row.

Color Block Section

1. Switch to Color B. Work in moss stitch (Rows 1-2) for 2 inches.
2. Switch back to Color A. Work in moss stitch for 2 inches.
3. Repeat the 2-inch color blocks until you have 4 blocks of Color A and 3 blocks of Color B (or desired pattern). End with a Color A section.

Finishing the Panels

• Bind off loosely in pattern (knit the knits and purl the purls as you bind off).
• Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle.

Assembly

1. Place the two panels with right sides together, matching edges and color blocks.
2. Using a tapestry needle and Color A yarn, whip stitch along three sides (leave one side open). Use a 1-stitch seam allowance for a neat finish.
3. Turn right side out through the open side.
4. Insert a 16-inch square pillow form into the cover, pushing it into the corners.
5. Whip stitch the remaining side closed using the same technique, matching the stitches for an invisible seam.

Optional Embellishments

• Add a simple button closure on the final seam for easy removal and washing.
• Add a decorative stitch (like a running stitch or blanket stitch) along the seam for extra detail.

Your Mossy Glen Throw Pillow is now complete! Enjoy the cozy, modern texture and the serene forest-inspired colors in your home.