Free Pond Creek Pillow Pattern

Materials Needed & Measurements:

• Suggested Yarn: Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK
  • Color #01 Natural: 1 ball
  • Color #10 Soft Yellow: 3 balls
  • Color #23 Boy Blue: 1 ball
• Yarn Measurements: Each ball is 137 yds (125.5 m), 1.75 oz (50 g), weight category 3 (light)
• Hook Size: G/6 (4 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge
• Finished size: 14 inches (35.5 cm) in diameter
• Needle: Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Abbreviations:

• ch(s) – chain(s)
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• yo – yarnover
• dc – double crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• hdc – half double crochet
• Fpdc – front post double crochet
• rem – remaining
• sc – single crochet
• rep – repeat
• tr – treble crochet
• sp – space
• sc2tog – single crochet two stitches together

Special Stitches:

• Picot: Ch 3, insert hook under front loop and left vertical bar of last st, yo, pull through all loops.
• Quadruple Treble (quadtr): Yo 5 times, insert hook in designated st and pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, repeat from until only 1 loop remains.
• Extended Double Crochet (edc): Yo, insert hook in designated st and pull up a loop, yo, pull through 1 loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops) 2 times.
• Triple Treble (trtr): Yo 4 times, insert hook in designated st and pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, repeat from until only 1 loop remains.

Stitching Instructions for Pond Creek Pillow:

Pillow Front

Start with the Magic Ring:

• Using the Natural yarn, begin by making a magic ring. This technique creates a tight, seamless center for the mandala.
• Round 1-3:
  • Work double crochet (dc) and front post double crochet (Fpdc) stitches to create a textured base in the first three rounds. Increases in each round help the mandala expand outward.
• Color Changes:
  • In Round 4, switch to Soft Yellow and work (sc, hdc, sc) clusters into designated stitches. Rounds continue with various clusters and post stitches, alternating between stitches to give a layered effect.
  • Continue to add texture and design using Boy Blue in Round 7, and bring back Soft Yellow in Round 8.
• Special Stitches:
  • Use Picot stitches for decorative points in Round 6, Quadruple Treble (quadtr) in Round 12, and Triple Treble (trtr) in Round 15 for added texture.
  • Pay special attention to rounds that require you to work in back loops only or to mark certain loops for later use.
• Last Few Rounds:
  • Round 13 uses Boy Blue with (sc, sc, picot) in clusters around the mandala edge.
  • Complete the front with Natural in Round 14, forming decorative trebles, and finish with a border in Soft Yellow in Round 15.

Pillow Back

The back of the pillow is simpler in design and can be made in a single color, though the instructions allow for color changes if desired.

• Magic Ring & Basic Rounds:
  • Start with a magic ring in Natural and repeat the first three rounds as in the front panel.
• Rounds 4-22:
  • Alternate between hdc and Fpdc stitches, maintaining a round shape and providing a firm base. Instructions suggest repeating Rounds 4 and 9 alternately to keep the back consistent and sturdy.

Finishing

• Joining Front and Back Panels:
  • Place the front and back panels with wrong sides together.
  • Stitch them together around the edges, inserting a 14-inch round pillow form halfway through the joining process.
• Final Edging:
  • Work single crochet (sc) stitches around the edge, adding extra stitches at regular intervals to keep the seam even and clean.
• Weave in Ends:
  • Weave in all remaining yarn ends to secure the pillow.

That’s all for pond creek pillow pattern. Enjoy!

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