Om by Susan Dittrich

This eye pillow is great for relieving stress and melting away tensions after a hard day at work. It also helps calm and relax the body after a vigorous yoga practice.

This eye pillow has a knitted cable on the front fashioned into the “om” symbol, and contains a removable inner fabric pillow filled with flax seeds and dried lavender.  The flax seeds provide a gentle, soothing pressure on the eyes, blocking out light, while the subtle hint of lavender helps quiet anxious minds.  It uses less than one ball of eco-friendly soya/cotton yarn which feels like silk but is made from soy.  This fun project makes a great gift for anyone in need of the ultimate in pampering. 

Note: Do not microwave your eye pillow.

Sizes

Approx 8” x 3.75” , blocked and unfilled. 

Yarn

Sublime Soya Cotton DK (50% soya, 50% cotton; 120 yards [110 meters] / 50 grams): Color 081 Nettle, 1 ball

Needles

US#3 (3.25 mm): 32” or 40” circular for magic loop method OR 2 circular needles OR set of double pointed needles

Gauge

23 sts and 32 rows = 4” in St st after wet blocking.

Notions & Additional Materials

Stitch marker; cable needle; tapestry needle; 2 small snaps; matching thread; sewing needle.

Piece of 9” x 8” light cotton fabric in a color to match the yarn; flax seeds or rice; 2-3 Tbsp. dried lavender (or amount desired).