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Cables and Braids Pillow

Using worsted weight yarn and size 7 to 9 needles...

Note: pbs -- pass yarn to back, slip the last stitch.
      pys -- pass yarn to front, slip the last stitch.
      C4F -- put next two stitches onto cable hook, held to front. K2, K2 from cable hook.
      C4B -- same, but hold cable hook to back.
      C6F -- put next three stitches onto cable hook, held to front. K3, K3 from cable hook.
      C6B -- same, but hold cable hook to back.

Pillow Side (make 2)

Cast on 43 stitches with MC.
Row 1: Knit across, pass yarn to front, and slip the last stitch.

Pattern Rows:
Rows 2, 4: K4, P4, K2, P4, K3, P9, K3, P4, K2, P4, K3, pys.
Row 3: K1, P3, C4F, P2, C4F, P3, C6B, K3, P3, C4B, P2, C4B, P3, pbs.
Row 5: K1, P3, C4F, P2, C4F, P3, K3, C6F, P3, C4B, P2, C4B, P3, pbs.

Repeat rows 2-5 until side is roughly square.
Repeat row 2 one more time, then row 1.

Cast off.

Finishing

Stitch two sides together with whip stitch, using same color yarn and crochet hook
(size G or H) or yarn needle, leaving an opening of roughly two inches. Fold inside out
(if desired; this rounds out the edges better). Stuff, then finish final seam, continuing
in whip stitch. Weave in all ends.

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