6. Ribbed Velvet Chenille Lumbar
Soft chenille and micro-velvet fibers knit into deep vertical brioche ribs create an opulent, light-catching lumbar pillow suited for layered bedding.
- What This Idea Means: A rectangular lumbar cushion knitted with plush velvet yarn in wide, structured ribs that catch natural light with subtle sheen.
- How to Make It: Cast on 72 stitches using 6.5mm needles and thick chenille velvet yarn. Work a 2×2 rib pattern (Knit 2, Purl 2) or Fisherman’s Rib across all rows to generate rich, springy valleys and peaks. Continue until the fabric reaches 36 inches long, fold over, seam edges, and insert a long lumbar form.
- Tips and Variations: Use tight gauge tension when knitting chenille to prevent “worming” (loose loops pushing through the fabric).
- Materials Needed: 300g velvet chenille yarn in deep emerald, rust, or champagne, 6.5mm needles, 12×24-inch lumbar pillow insert, tapestry needle.
