5. Scandinavian Moss Stitch with Wooden Toggles
Elegantly minimal, the moss (or Irish moss) stitch introduces a subtle, pebble-textured surface finished with raw olive-wood toggle buttons on an overlapping fold.
- What This Idea Means: A tight, uniform seed/moss textured square secured with oversized natural wooden toggles along an exposed front or side closure.
- How to Make It: Cast on an even number of stitches on 6mm needles. Row 1: K1, P1. Row 2: K1, P1. Row 3: P1, K1. Row 4: P1, K1. Repeat these four rows until the strip measures 40 inches long (creating an envelope flap). Bind off, weave buttonhole loops along the edge, seam the side edges, and stitch wood toggles in place.
- Tips and Variations: Choose light taupe, stone grey, or soft wheat tones to emphasize the uniform pebble grid texture.
- Materials Needed: 300g bulky heathered wool, 6mm knitting needles, 3 large olive-wood toggle buttons, 16×24-inch lumbar pillow form.
