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Caron® Simply Soft® (6 oz/170 g; 315 yds/288 m)
Main Color (MC) Lemonade (39776) 2 balls
Contrast A Red (39729) 1 ball
Contrast B Black (39727) 1 ball
Contrast C Cobalt Blue (39784) 1 ball
Contrast D White (39701) 1 ball
Note: Yarn amount for 3 Pillows shown.
Size U.S. G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge. 3 round pillow forms 14" [35.5 cm] diameter.
MEASUREMENT
Approx 14" [35.5 cm] diameter.
GAUGE
15 dc and 8 rows = 4" [10 cm].
Directions
Note: Ch 3 at beg of rnd counts as dc throughout.
ALL PILLOWS
FRONT AND BACK (make alike)
With MC, ch 4.
1st rnd: 17 dc in 4th ch from hook. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. 18 dc.
2nd rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as last sl st. 1 dc in next dc. *2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in next dc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. 27 dc.
3rd rnd: Ch 3 (2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc) 8 times. 2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in last dc. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. 36 dc.
4th rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. (2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc) 8 times. 2 dc in next dc. Join with sl st to top of ch-3
45 dc.
5th rnd: Ch 3 (2 dc in next dc.
1 dc in each of next 4 dc) 8 times.
2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next
3 dc. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. 54 dc.
6th rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 4 dc. (2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 5 dc) 8 times. 2 dc in last dc. Join with sl st to top of ch-3.
63 dc.
7th rnd: Ch 3. (2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 6 dc) 8 times. 2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of last 5 dc. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. 72 dc.
8th rnd: Ch 3. (2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 7 dc) 8 times. 2 dc in last dc. 1 dc in each of last 6 dc. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. 81 dc.
Cont in same manner, inc 9 dc every rnd until there are 126 dc.
Next rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in each dc around. Join with sl st to top of
ch-3. Fasten off.
HEART EYES EMOJI PILLOW
HEART EYES (make 2)
With A, ch 2.
1st row: (RS). 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. 2 sc in next sc. Turn. 4 sc.
3rd row: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in last sc. Turn. 6 sc.
4th row: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each sc to last sc. 2 sc in last sc. Turn. 8 sc.
5th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
6th row: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each sc to last sc. 2 sc in last sc. 10 sc.
7th row: As 5th row.
8th row: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each sc to last sc. 2 sc in last sc. 12 sc.
9th row: As 5th row.
10th row: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each sc to last sc. 2 sc in last sc. 14 sc.
11th row: As 5th row.
12th row: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each sc to last sc. 2 sc in last sc. 16 sc.
13th row: As 5th row.
Make Humps:
First Hump: 1st row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each of next 7 sc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
8 sc.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc. Sc2tog. Turn. 6 sts.
4th row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in next 2 sc. Sc2tog. Turn. 4 sts.
5th row: Ch 1. (Sc2tog) twice. Fasten off.
Second Hump: 1st row: (RS). Join A with sl st to next unworked sc. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sc as last sl st.
1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. 7 sc.
2nd to 5th rows: As 2nd to 5th rows for First Hump. Do not fasten off at end of last row.
Edging: Ch 1. Work 1 rnd of sc around Heart, having 3 sc in bottom of Heart. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
MOUTH
With B, ch 27.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 26 sc.
2nd to 4th rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Beg decs: 5th row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc. Sc2tog. Turn. 24 sts.
6th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st to end of row. Turn.
7th to 10th rows: Rep 5th and 6th rows twice more. 20 sts at end of 10th row.
11th row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. 18 sts.
Rep last row 4 times more. 10 sts. Do not fasten off.
Edging: Ch 1. Work 1 rnd of sc evenly around outer edge of Mouth, having 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
LAUGH CRYING PILLOW
TEARS OF JOY (make 2)
With C, ch 6.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 5 sc.
2nd to 5th rows: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each sc to last sc. 2 sc in last sc. Turn. 13 sc at end of 5th row.
6th to 9th rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
10th row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 9 sc. Sc2tog. Turn.
11 sts.
11th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st to end of row. Turn.
12th row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 7 sc. Sc2tog. Turn.
9 sts.
13th row: As 11th row.
14th row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. Sc2tog. Turn.
7 sts.
15th row: As 11th row.
16th row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Sc2tog. Turn.
5 sts.
17th row: As 11th row.
18th row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in next sc. Sc2tog. Turn. 3 sts.
19th row: Ch 1. Sc3tog. Do not fasten off.
Edging: Ch 1. Work 1 rnd of sc around outer edge of Tear, having 3 sc in top tip. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
EYES (make 2)
With B, ch 14.
1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each of next 5 ch. 3 sc in next ch. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 15 sc.
2nd row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. Sc2tog. Fasten off.
EYEBROWS (make 2)
With B, ch 12.
1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Fasten off.
MOUTH
With D, ch 27.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 26 sc.
2nd and 3rd rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Fasten off at end of last row.
Next row: With RS facing, Join B with sl st to first sc. Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Beg decs: 1st row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc. Sc2tog. Turn. 24 sts.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st to end of row. Turn.
3rd to 6th rows: Rep 1st and 2nd rows twice more. 20 sts at end of 6th row.
7th row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. 18 sts.
Rep last row 4 times more. 10 sts. Do not fasten off.
Edging: Ch 1. Work 1 rnd of sc evenly around edges of Mouth, having 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
SUNGLASSES EMOJI PILLOW
LENSES (make 2)
With B, ch 15.
1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 14 sc.
2nd to 8th rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
9th row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc. Sc2tog. Turn. 12 sts.
Rep last row twice more. 8 sts. Fasten off.
Join Lenses
With RS facing of one lens, join B with sl st to top left corner. Ch 1.
Working down left side edge, work 3 sc evenly (1 sc in each edge st of last 3 rows). Turn.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc. Turn.
Fasten off, leaving a long end. Align Lenses and sew last row worked to right side edge of second Lens.
FRAMES
With RS facing, join B with sl st to rem loop of foundation ch at top right corner.
1st rnd: Ch 1. Work 1 rnd of sc evenly around, having 3 dc top right and left corners. Join with
sl st to first sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st around, having 3 dc in each center dc in corners. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
SMILE
With B, ch 23.
1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each of next 3 ch. 1 hdc in each of next 3 ch. 1 dc in each of next 8 ch. 1 hdc in each of next
3 ch. 1 sc in each of last 4 ch. Fasten off.
FINISHING: ALL VERSIONS
Join Front and Back: With WS of Front and Back tog, join MC with sl st to any dc. Ch 1. Working through both thicknesses, work
1 sc in each st around, insert pillow form at halfway point and cont around to end. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Sew Eyes, etc to front of each Pillow as shown in picture.
ABBREVIATIONS
Approx = Approximately
Beg = Begin(ning)
Ch = Chain(s)
Cont = Continue(ity)
Dc = Double crochet
Inc = Increase(ing)
Rem = Remain(ing)
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
RS = Right side
Sc = Single crochet
Sc2tog = Draw up a loop in each of next 2 stitches. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook.
Sl st = Slip stitch
Sp = Space(s)
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tog = Together
Yoh = Yarn over hook