Cozy Crochet Pillows

by Simplicity |

Item # 3565881P60

Advanced Varies

GAUGE: 41/2 sts & 3 rows = 4" in double crochet with yarn held double

dc2tog
(double crochet 2 together): *Yo, insert hook in next st, yo & pull up loop, yo & draw through 2 loops, rep from * once, yo, draw through all 3 loops.

fpdc
(front post double crochet): Yo, insert hook from front to back & front again around post of indicated st, yo & pull up loop, (yo & draw through 2 loops) 2 times

Adjustable-ring method
— Wrap yarn into a ring, ensuring that the tail falls behind the working yarn. Grip ring & tail firmly between middle finger & thumb. Insert hook through center of ring, yarn over with working yarn & draw up a loop. Chain the appropriate number, then work stitches of first round in the ring. After the first round of stitches is worked, pull gently on tail to tighten ring.

ROUND PILLOW:
Finished size 16" diameter
Front:
With 2 strands of Starlight held together begin by making an adjustable ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as st here & throughout), 11 dc in adjustable ring, sl st to top of ch 3 - 12 dc
Rnd 2: Ch 3, fpdc around ch-3, *dc in next st, fpdc around same st, rep from * around, sl st to top of ch 3 - 12 fpdc & 12 dc
Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, fpdc around next st, *2 dc in next st, fpdc around next st, rep from * around, sl st to top of ch 3 - 12 fpdc & 24 dc
Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next st, fpdc around next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st, fpdc around next st, rep from * around, sl st to top of ch 3 - 12 fpdc & 36 dc
Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 2 stitches, fpdc around next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, fpdc around next st, rep from * around, sl st to top of ch 3 - 12 fpdc & 48 dc
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in same st & in each st around, sl st to first sc, fasten off, sew in ends - 60 sc
Back:
Work as for Front.
Assembly:
With two strands of yarn & tapestry needle & WS together, sew Front & Back together through back loops of corresponding sc about half way around.
Insert pillow form then finish sewing pillow closed. Weave in ends.

SQUARE PILLOW:
Finished size 17" square
Front:
With 2 strands of Dallas held together, ch 25.
Row 1: Hdc in third chain from hook & in each ch across, turn. - 23 hdc. Piece should be 18" long.Adjust gauge or add or subtract sts as needed.
Row 2: Ch 2, skip first st, working in FRONT LOOPS ONLY, hdc in next st & each st across, ending with hdc in top of ch-2 turning chain - 23 hdc
Rows 3-16: Rep Row 2. Weave in ends
Assembly: Pin right sides of crochet & 18" fabric square together. Sew a 1/2" seam around the square, leaving a 10" opening on one side. Turn right side out, stuff in pillow form & stitch opening closed.

NECKROLL PILLOW:
Finished size 17"x7"
With 2 strands of Glacier held together, make an adjustable ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 10 dc in adjustable ring, sl st to top of ch 3 - 11 dc
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in next st & each st around, sl st to top of ch 3 - 22 dc
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st & each st around, sl st to first sc - 22 sc
Rnd 4: Ch 3, skip next sc, fpdc around dc below skipped sc, *dc in next sc, skip next sc, fpdc around dc below skipped sc, Rep from * around, sl st to top of ch 3 - 11 dc & 11 fpdc
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to top of first sc - 22 sc
Rnd 6: Ch 2, fpdc around dc under first sc, dc in next sc, *skip 1 sc, fpdc around dc under skipped sc, dc in next sc, Rep from * around, sl st to top of first fpdc - 11 fpdc & 11 dc
Rnds 7- 22: (Rep Rnds 3-6) four times.
Rnd 23: Rep Rnd 3.
Rnd 24: Rep Rnd 4.
Weave in any ends. Insert pillow form; continue crocheting:
Rnd 25: Ch 2, (dc2tog over next 2 sts) around, sl st to top of first st, fasten off leaving long tail for sewing - 11 dc2tog
Use tapestry needle to weave tail in & out of sts, pull tight & fasten off. Weave in ends.