Twilight Fade Crochet Pillow

**MATERIALS** **Fiber** MC: 80% Rambouillet/20% tussah silk (Kim Dyes Yarn), two 4-oz braids in Blackberry, 8 oz (227 g). CC: 100% white Jacob top (Northwest Yarns), 4 oz (113 g); 100% gray Masham top (Northwest Yarns), 2 oz (57 g); 100% black Jacob top (Northwest Yarns), 4 oz (113 g). **Yarn** Blackberry handspun (MC), 2-ply Z-twist (1,000 ypp; 9 wpi; worsted weight), 500 yd. Jacob/ Masham handspun gradient (CC), 2-ply Z-twist (700 ypp; 9 wpi; worsted weight), 450 yd. **Hooks** G-6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust hook size as needed to obtain correct gauge for desired fabric. **Notions** Tapestry needle; stitch markers; 18" × 18" (46 × 46 cm) pillow form. **Gauge** 19 sts and 17 rows = about 4" (10 cm) in pattern, unblocked. 16½ sts and 16 rows = about 4" (10 cm) in pattern, after blocking. **Finished Size** About 48¾" (124 cm) long and 18" (46 cm) wide before seaming; the folded and finished pillow cover measured about 19" × 18" (48 × 46 cm).