Free Pure Joy Crochet Throw Pillow Pattern

Materials Needed & Measurements:

• Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Hometown or Hometown Tweed
• Yarn Weight & Size: Super Bulky (5-6 wpi)
• Gauge: 6.6 stitches and 8 rows = 10 cm (single crochet)
• Hook Size: 9.0 mm (M/N)
• Yardage: 336 – 400 yards (307 – 366 m)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Measuring tape
• Pillow form (size according to your preference, e.g., 16″x16″)

Abbreviations

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single Crochet
• wc: Waistcoat Stitch
• RS: Right Side
• A: Color A (primary yarn color)
• B: Color B (secondary yarn color)
• yo: Yarn Over

Instructions for Making Pure Joy Crochet Throw Pillow Pattern

• Waistcoat Stitch (wc):
  1. Insert hook between the V’s of a single crochet.
  2. Yarn over (yo) and draw up a loop.
  3. Yarn over and draw through 2 loops.
• Single Crochet (sc):
  1. Insert hook in the indicated stitch.
  2. Yarn over and draw up a loop.
  3. Yarn over and draw through 2 loops.

Pattern Notes

• Keep your tension loose to make it easier to insert your hook.
• The pillow is crocheted in one panel and then folded over.
• Rows are worked from right to left; cut your yarn at the end of each row.
• The right side (RS) is always facing you.
• Attach yarn for the next row in the first sc of the previous row.
• Always chain 1 and make 1st sc in the same space at the beginning of each row.
• Leave a 4-5” tail at the beginning and end of each row.

Instructions

1. Chain 44 with your 9 mm hook.
2. Begin working the pattern as follows:
   • Row 1: (RS) Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each chain across, leave a 4-5” tail, cut yarn – 43 sc.
   • Row 2: (RS) Sc in 1st sc, A x14, B x3, A x16, B x3, A x5, sc in last st – 41 wc, 2 sc.
   • Row 3: (RS) Sc in 1st sc, A x13, B x5, A x13, B x6, A x4, sc in last st – 41 wc, 2 sc.
   • Row 4: (RS) Sc in 1st sc, A x12, B x2, A x2, B x2, A x12, B x3, A x2, B x2, A x4, sc in last st – 41 wc, 2 sc.
   • Row 5: (RS) Sc in 1st sc, A x11, B x2, A x3, B x2, A x11, B x3, A x3, B x2, A x4, sc in last st – 41 wc, 2 sc.
   • Row 6: (RS) Sc in 1st sc, A x11, B x2, A x2, B x2, A x12, B x2, A x3, B x2, A x5, sc in last st – 41 wc, 2 sc.
   • Row 7: (RS) Sc in 1st sc, A x9, B x4, A x1, B x2, A x12, B x3, A x1, B x3, A x6, sc in last st – 41 wc, 2 sc.
   • Row 8: (RS) Sc in 1st sc, A x8, B x7, A x5, B x4, A x4, B x6, A x7, sc in last st – 41 wc, 2 sc.
   • Row 9: (RS) Sc in 1st sc, A x7, B x2, A x2, B x5, A x3, B x6, A x2, B x5, A x9, sc in last st – 41 wc, 2 sc.
   • Row 10: (RS) Sc in 1st sc, A x6, B x2, A x2, B x3, A x1, B x7, A x2, B x7, A x11, sc in last st – 41 wc, 2 sc.
   • Row 11: (RS) Sc in 1st sc, A x5, B x2, A x2, B x3, A x2, B x2, A x1, B x3, A x3, B x6, A x12, sc in last st – 41 wc, 2 sc.
   • Row 12: (RS) Sc in 1st sc, A x5, B x1, A x3, B x2, A x2, B x3, A x1, B x2, A x4, B x2, A x1, B x7, A x8, sc in last st – 41 wc, 2 sc.
   • Row 13: (RS) Sc in 1st sc, A x4, B x2, A x2, B x3, A x2, B x2, A x2, B x2, A x3, B x2, A x2, B x3, A x2, B x3, A x7, sc in last st – 41 wc, 2 sc.
   • Row 14: (RS) Sc in 1st sc, A x4, B x1, A x3, B x2, A x2, B x3, A x2, B x2, A x2, B x3, A x1, B x3, A x4, B x2, A x7, sc in last st – 41 wc, 2 sc.
   • Row 15: (RS) Sc in 1st sc, A x8, B x2, A x2, B x2, A x3, B x2, A x1, B x3, A x2, B x3, A x4, B x2, A x7, sc in last st – 41 wc, 2 sc.
   • Row 16: (RS) Sc in 1st sc, A x7, B x2, A x2, B x3, A x3, B x5, A x3, B x2, A x4, B x3, A x7, sc in last st – 41 wc, 2 sc.
   • Row 17: (RS) Sc in 1st sc, A x7, B x2, A x2, B x2, A x5, B x3, A x3, B x2, A x4, B x3, A x8, sc in last st – 41 wc, 2 sc.
   • Row 18: (RS) Sc in 1st sc, A x24, B x2, A x2, B x4, A x9, sc in last st – 41 wc, 2 sc.
   • Row 19: (RS) Sc in 1st sc, A x23, B x2, A x2, B x4, A x10, sc in last st – 41 wc, 2 sc.
   • Row 20: (RS) Sc in 1st sc, A x23, B x6, A x12, sc in last st – 41 wc, 2 sc.
   • Row 21: (RS) Sc in 1st sc, A x22, B x5, A x14, sc in last st – 41 wc, 2 sc.
   • Row 22: (RS) Sc in 1st sc, A x22, B x3, A x16, sc in last st – 41 wc, 2 sc.
   • Row 23: (RS) Sc in 1st sc, A x21, B x2, A x18, sc in last st – 41 wc, 2 sc.
   • Row 24: (RS) Sc in 1st sc, A x41, sc in last st – 41 wc, 2 sc.
3. Note: Place a stitch marker on each side of the pillow at the ends of Row 24.
4. Continue with the following rows:
   • Rows 25 – 28: (RS) Use Color A for four rows: sc in 1st st, wc in next 41 sts, sc in last st – 41 wc, 2 sc.
   • Rows 29 – 32: (RS) Switch to Color B: sc in 1st st, wc in next 41 sts, sc in last st – 41 wc, 2 sc.
   • Rows 33 – 36: (RS) Back to Color A: sc in 1st st, wc in next 41 sts, sc in last st – 41 wc, 2 sc.
   • Rows 37 – 40: (RS) Color B again: sc in 1st st, wc in next 41 sts, sc in last st – 41 wc, 2 sc.
   • Rows 41 – 44: (RS) Color A: sc in 1st st, wc in next 41 sts, sc in last st – 41 wc, 2 sc.
5. Finishing Up:
   • Fold the panel in half, RS together. Whip stitch the sides closed using the tails left from Row 1 and Row 44.
   • Insert a pillow insert to finish your throw pillow.

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