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Looking to cozy up your space this season? This easy knit pillow cover pattern is the perfect blend of comfort and simplicity. Designed with soft white and gray yarn, it adds a subtle, wintry touch to your home—especially if you’re working with cozy cabin vibes or neutral winter tones.
This beginner-friendly knitting pattern is relaxing and meditative, with no tricky stitches or heavy counting. It’s great for newer knitters wanting to practice, or experienced knitters looking for a chill, no-fuss project.
Keep reading to find links to the pattern, all the supplies I used, and tips for knitting your own cozy version from start to finish.
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Easy Knit Pillow Cover Pattern
The Yarn
Before you dive into the Ice Queen knit pillow cover pattern, let’s talk supplies—starting with the yarn. For this project, you’ll need:
- 1 skein of Caron Simply Soft Yarn in White
- 1 skein of Caron Simply Soft Yarn in Feathered Gray
Caron Simply Soft is my go-to yarn for so many reasons. It’s soft, budget-friendly, easy to work with, and—best of all—machine washable. As a mom of two young kids, I need every piece of decor in my home to survive real life, and these pillow covers have been put to the test. I’ve tossed them in the wash with everything from jeans to towels, and they always come out clean, soft, and looking just as good (if not better) than before.
Easy Knit Pillow Cover Pattern
The Needles
Now that you’ve got your yarn, let’s talk tools. For this pattern, I used my absolute favorite needles: ChiaoGoo Red Lace Knitting Needles in US Size 3. I’ve tried just about everything over the years—plastic, bamboo, mystery metal needles—and nothing compares to these.
US Size 3 is hands-down my favorite size to work with, and I’ve collected more pairs than I can count. If you’re just getting started with knitting or looking to upgrade your tools, I highly recommend the ChiaoGoo Twist Stainless Steel Interchangeable Set. Yes, they’re an investment—but honestly, they’re the only set of needles you’ll ever need. The smooth join, flexible cable, and durable stainless steel make them a dream to knit with.
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Easy Knit Pillow Cover Pattern
The Pillow Insert
Once you’ve finished this easy knit pillow cover pattern, you’ll need a pillow to slip it over! This design is made to fit a 12×18 lumbar pillow. You can use a standard pillow form or repurpose any decorative pillow you already have lying around. Got a bright summer pillow you’re not using? Just cover it up with this icy, textured knit and give it a cozy winter makeover! If you’re using a pillow form, I recommend doubling up—two inserts in one cover—since they tend to flatten out over time and a fuller look makes your knit pillow extra plump and inviting.
Use up those leftover yarns and treat yourself to the coziest weekend project!
My Everyday Bag is an easy, satisfying knit that turns your stash into something you’ll actually use—because your yarn scraps deserve better than the bottom of a bin.
Additional Supplies
There are a few other items that can make knitting this pillow cover pattern a bit easier. First, you might want to grab some stitch markers. For this project, I used three stitch markers. Placing them every few stitches helps break up the count into smaller, more manageable groups. You might also want a row counter. A fun choice that is gaining popularity in the knitting and crocheting community right now is the Counting Numbers Chart Pop It, which is a fun and effective tool. While this pattern doesn’t involve too many rows, there are a few key stitches that matter, so having a row counter can be helpful, especially if you’re new to knitting. I used one at first, but eventually stopped once I got into the rhythm of the pattern. Finally, you’ll need a tapestry needle or a small crochet hook to sew up the sides of the pillow cover.
There are a few other tools I like to use when I knit, though they’re not necessary. I like to use a yarn bowl to keep my yarn organized and prevent it from getting tangled, and a yarn winder to create neat, center-pull yarn cakes.
Thank You!!
I hope you enjoy working on this easy knitting pattern as much as I did! If you make this pillow cover, I’d love to see your finished project—feel free to tag me on Instagram (@amandahknitanddesign) with a photo. If you have any questions about the pattern or anything from this post, don’t hesitate to reach out. I’d love to chat! And don’t forget to sign up for my monthly newsletter and blog post updates so you never miss a new project. Happy knitting!
(Complete Ice Queen Knit Pillow Cover Shopping List Below)
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Your Ice Queen Knit Pillow Cover Shopping List
- Ice Queen Knit Pillow Cover – Pattern By Amanda Heake – AmandaHKnitandDesign
- Canon Simply Soft Yarn – White
- Canon Simply Soft Yarn – Feathered Gray
- ChiaoGoo Red Lace Knitting Needle US Size 3
- 12×18 Lumbar Pillow
- Spacers
- Counter
- Tapestry Needle or Small Crochet Hook
Other Helpful Knitting Tools
- ChiaoGoo Twist Stainless Steel Interchangeable Set (this set comes with spacers)
- Yarn Bowl
- Yarn Winder (this set comes with spacers and counters)
- Fabric Shaver
