Project Details
- Suggested Yarn: Red Heart Soft, Aran
- Yarn Measurement: (8 wpi)
- Gauge: 12 sts and 7 rows = 10 cm (3.5″ square)
- Hook Size: 5.0 mm (H)
- Size: 16″ square
Abbreviations:
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single Crochet
- dc: Double Crochet
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- sp: Space
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- beg: Beginning
- rep: Repeat
Stitching Rounds:
Center Circle:
Round 1:
- With your first color, create a magic ring (or ch 4 and secure with a sl st to form a ring).
- Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), then work 11 dc into the ring.
- Connect with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. Total Stitches: 12 dc.
Round 2:
- Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), dc in the same st, then work 2 dc in each st around.
- Attach with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. Total Stitches: 24 dc.
Adding Petals:
Round 3:
- Switch to your second color. Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), dc in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st.
- (Dc in the next st, ch 1, skip 1 st) repeat around.
- Fasten with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. Total Stitches: 12 dc clusters with ch-1 spaces in between.
Round 4:
- Sl st into the first ch-1 space, then work (sc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sc) in each ch-1 space around to create petal shapes.
- Attach with a sl st to the first sc and fasten off this color. Total Stitches: 12 petal clusters.
Tulip Stitches:
Round 5:
- Attach your tulip color in any ch-2 space from the previous round.
- In each ch-2 space, work (sc, ch 2, dc, ch 2, sc) to form the tulip shape.
- Secure with a sl st to the first sc. Total Stitches: 12 tulip clusters.
Round 6:
- Change to your background color. Sl st to the next ch-2 space, ch 3 (counts as the first dc), work 2 dc in the same space.
- Continue working (3 dc in the next ch-2 space) around.
- Close with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3 and fasten off. Total Stitches: 36 dc, with 3 dc in each ch-2 space.
Border (optional):
Round 7:
- Attach your border color in any dc. Ch 1, sc in each st around.
- At each corner, work (sc, ch 1, sc) for a clean edge (if making a square or rectangular piece).
- Fasten with a sl st to the first sc and fasten off.
Assembly Process
Folding and Preparing
- Fold the completed crochet piece in half with the right sides facing each other.
- Align the beginning and ending rows to ensure even edges.
Sewing the Edges
- Using a yarn needle and the long yarn tail left from finishing, sew along two of the open edges to secure them together.
- Leave one edge open for stuffing.
Turning the Pillow
- Turn the pillow right side out so that the outer crochet stitches are visible.
Adding Stuffing
- Insert pillow stuffing or a pillow form through the open edge.
- Ensure the stuffing is evenly distributed for a smooth, plump pillow appearance.
Closing the Final Edge
- With the remaining yarn tail and yarn needle, sew the last open edge closed.
- Weave in any remaining yarn ends to complete.
Optional Additions
Adding a Lining (Optional)
- If desired, cut a piece of fabric slightly smaller than the crochet pillow dimensions.
- Attach this lining to the inside of the pillow to prevent stuffing from showing through any open weave areas.
- Sew the lining to the wrong side of the crochet piece before folding.
Attaching Pom-Poms (Optional)
- Make four pom-poms using the same yarn as the pillow.
- Attach one pom-pom securely to each corner of the pillow.
