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Streaming Leaves Lavender Eye Pillow
Availability: In Stock
Price: $3.50
Item #:
EP0384
The pillow is knitted in the round in the designers preferred method of working with two circular needles instead of the more common four or five double-pointed needles, and it is stuffed with fragrant lavender leaves. After an invigorating session of yoga, place the pillow over your eyes and experience total relaxation.
Finished Size: About 3 3/4" (9.5 cm) wide at widest point and 8 1/2" (21.5 cm) long.
Yarn: Euroflax Linen (100% linen; 270 yd [247 m]/100 g): #15 neptune, 1/2 skein. Yarn distributed by Louet Sales.
Yarn weight: #0 - Lace
Gauge: 24 sts and 28 rows = 4" (10 cm) in streaming leaves pattern after washing and blocking.
Needles: Size 4 (3.5 mm): two 24" (60-cm) cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); tapestry needle; ? yd (.11 m) cotton fabric for lining eye bag; sewing needle and thread; small amount of smooth waste yarn; 1 cup ?ax seed and 3 taplespoons dried lavender.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Summer 2004