Bernat Symphony Be-Spoke Crochet Pillow

by Bernat |

Item # 282113545P21
Intermediate Varies

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

  • Bernat® Symphony™ (7.9 oz/225 g; 309 yds/282 m)
  • Pebbles (21001) 1 ball
  • Size U.S. K/10.5 (6.5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Round pillow form, 16" [40.5 cm] diameter
  • Tapestry needle

  • MEASUREMENT
  • Approx 16" [40.5 cm] diameter

  • GAUGE
  • 10 sc and 11 rows = 4" [10 cm]

DIRECTIONS:

Note: Ch 2 at beg of rnd does not count as hdc.

FRONT AND BACK (Make 2 pieces alike)
Ch 3. Join with sl st to first ch to form ring.
1st rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 7 dc in ring. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. 8 dc.
2nd rnd: Ch 2. (1 hdc. 1 dcfp) in each dc around. Join with sl st to first hdc. 16 sts.
3rd rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc. *1 dcfp around next dc. 2 hdc in next hdc. Rep from * to last st. 1 dcfp around last st. Join with sl st to first hdc. 24 hdc.
4th rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc. *1 hdc in next hdc. 1 dcfp around next st. 2 hdc in next hdc. Rep from * to last 2 sts. 1 hdc in next hdc. 1 dcfp around last st. Join with sl st to first hdc. 32 sts.
5th rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc. *1 hdc in each of next 2 sts. 1 dcfp around next st. 2 hdc in next hdc. Rep from * to last 3 sts. 1 hdc in each of next 2 sts. 1 dcfp around last st. Join with sl st to first hdc. 40 sts.
6th rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc. *1 hdc in each of next 3 hdc. 1 dcfp around next st. 2 hdc in next hdc. Rep from * to last 4 sts. 1 hdc in each of next 3 sts. 1 dcfp around last st. Join with sl st to first hdc. 48 sts.
7th rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc. *1 hdc in each of next 4 hdc. 1 dcfp around next st. 2 hdc in next hdc. Rep from * to last 5 sts. 1 hdc in each of next 4 sts. 1 dcfp around last st. Join with sl st to first hdc. 56 sts.

Cont in pat as established, inc 8 sts every rnd until piece measures 16" [40.5 cm] diameter. Fasten off.

Note: Insert pillow form at halfway point of joining Front and Back.

Join Front and Back: With WS of pieces tog, join B with sl st to any st. Ch 1. Working through both thicknesses, work 1 sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

ABBREVIATIONS
Approx = Approximate(ly)
Beg = Beginning
Ch = Chain(s)
Cont = Continue
Dcfp = Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next stitch at front of work, inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice.
Hdc = Half double crochet
Inc = Increase(ing)
Pat = Pattern
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
RS = Right side
Sc = Single crochet
Sl st = Slip stitch
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tog = Together
WS = Wrong side
Yoh = Yarn over hook

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