Sperm Whale Throw Pillow Pattern

Create your own adorable sperm whale throw pillow with this knitting pattern. This pattern is suitable for intermediate knitters and includes detailed instructions to guide you through the process.

Materials:

• Yarn: Chunky yarn in navy blue (approx. 300g)
• Knitting Needles: US 10.5 (UK 3, 6.5mm)
• Yarn Needle
• Scissors
• Pillow stuffing

Gauge:

14 stitches x 20 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Instructions:

1. Cast on 60 stitches.
2. Knit in stockinette stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side) for 40 rows.
3. Next row: Knit 24, knit 2 together, knit 10, knit 2 together, knit 24 (58 stitches).
4. Continue in stockinette stitch for 15 rows.
5. Next row: Knit 23, knit 2 together, knit 10, knit 2 together, knit 23 (56 stitches).
6. Continue in stockinette stitch for 15 rows.
7. Repeat the decreases every 15 rows until you have 20 stitches remaining.
8. Knit 2 together across the row (10 stitches).
9. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the hole.
10. Seam the sides of the pillow together, leaving a small opening to stuff the pillow.
11. Stuff the pillow to your desired fullness and seam the opening closed.
12. Weave in any remaining ends and your sperm whale throw pillow is complete!