SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
DIRECTIONS:
To find the downloadable patterns click on the "GET PATTERNS" tab above.
NOTES:
Pillow is made from one large Granny Square.
Granny Square is worked in joined rnds. Yarn color is changed each rnd following Color Sequence. To change yarn color, fasten off old color and join new color as instructed.
Granny Square is folded around the pillow form and edges are sewn together to complete Pillow.
COLOR SEQUENCE:
Work 1 rnd each with (A, B, C, and D) 3 times for a total of 12 rnds.
GRANNY SQUARE:
With A, ch 4; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as dc in this row and in all rows of this pattern), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, (3 dc in ring, ch 2) 3 times; join with sl st in top of beg ch-3 - you will have four 3-dc groups and 4 ch-2 sps).
Fasten off A.
Rnd 2: From RS, join B with sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-2 sp (beg corner made), ch 1, * (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp (corner made), ch 1; rep from * around; join with sl st in top of beg ch-3 - Eight 3-dc groups, 4 ch-2 sps, and 4 ch-1 sps.
Fasten off B.
Rnd 3: From RS, join C with sl st in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, * (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; rep from * around; join with sl st in top of beg ch-3 - Twelve 3-dc groups, 4 ch-2 sps, and 8 ch-1 sps (Three 3-dc groups and 2 ch-1 sps along each of 4 sides between corner ch-2 sps).
Fasten off C.
Rnd 4: From RS, join D with sl st in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-2 sp, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) to next corner ch-2 sp, * (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) to next corner; rep from * around; join with sl st in top of beg ch-3 - Sixteen 3-dc groups, 4 ch-2 sps, and 12 ch-1 sps (Four 3-dc groups and 3 ch-1 sps along each of 4 sides between corner ch-2 sps).
Fasten off D.
Rnds 5-12: Rep Rnd 4 and continue to change yarn color each rnd following Color Sequence until all 12 rnds of sequence have been completed - Forty-eight 3-dc groups, 4 ch-2 sps, and 44 ch-1 sps (Twelve 3-dc groups and 11 ch-1 sps along each of 4 sides between corner ch-2 sps) in Rnd 12.
Fasten off.
Piece will measure about 18 in. (45.5 cm) square.
FINISHING:
Lay Granny Square diagonal to pillow form (see diagram). Fold corners over and, with D, sew edges together to seam and create back of Pillow.
Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS:
beg = begin(ning)
ch = chain
ch-sp(s) = chain-space(s) previously made
dc = double crochet
rep = repeat
RS = right side
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
WS = wrong side
- Lion Brand RESPUN THICK & QUICK
- Faded Denim 1 ball (A)
- Whipped Cream 1 ball (B)
- Sepia Rose 1 ball (C)
- Raven 1 ball (D)
- Lion Brand crochet hook size K-10.5 (6.5 mm)
- Lion Brand large-eyed blunt needle
- 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm) pillow form
- SIZE:
- About 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
- GAUGE:
- Two (3-dc, ch 1) repeats = about 3 in. (7.5 cm).
- BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
DIRECTIONS:
To find the downloadable patterns click on the "GET PATTERNS" tab above.
NOTES:
Pillow is made from one large Granny Square.
Granny Square is worked in joined rnds. Yarn color is changed each rnd following Color Sequence. To change yarn color, fasten off old color and join new color as instructed.
Granny Square is folded around the pillow form and edges are sewn together to complete Pillow.
COLOR SEQUENCE:
Work 1 rnd each with (A, B, C, and D) 3 times for a total of 12 rnds.
GRANNY SQUARE:
With A, ch 4; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as dc in this row and in all rows of this pattern), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, (3 dc in ring, ch 2) 3 times; join with sl st in top of beg ch-3 - you will have four 3-dc groups and 4 ch-2 sps).
Fasten off A.
Rnd 2: From RS, join B with sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-2 sp (beg corner made), ch 1, * (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp (corner made), ch 1; rep from * around; join with sl st in top of beg ch-3 - Eight 3-dc groups, 4 ch-2 sps, and 4 ch-1 sps.
Fasten off B.
Rnd 3: From RS, join C with sl st in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, * (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; rep from * around; join with sl st in top of beg ch-3 - Twelve 3-dc groups, 4 ch-2 sps, and 8 ch-1 sps (Three 3-dc groups and 2 ch-1 sps along each of 4 sides between corner ch-2 sps).
Fasten off C.
Rnd 4: From RS, join D with sl st in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-2 sp, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) to next corner ch-2 sp, * (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) to next corner; rep from * around; join with sl st in top of beg ch-3 - Sixteen 3-dc groups, 4 ch-2 sps, and 12 ch-1 sps (Four 3-dc groups and 3 ch-1 sps along each of 4 sides between corner ch-2 sps).
Fasten off D.
Rnds 5-12: Rep Rnd 4 and continue to change yarn color each rnd following Color Sequence until all 12 rnds of sequence have been completed - Forty-eight 3-dc groups, 4 ch-2 sps, and 44 ch-1 sps (Twelve 3-dc groups and 11 ch-1 sps along each of 4 sides between corner ch-2 sps) in Rnd 12.
Fasten off.
Piece will measure about 18 in. (45.5 cm) square.
FINISHING:
Lay Granny Square diagonal to pillow form (see diagram). Fold corners over and, with D, sew edges together to seam and create back of Pillow.
Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS:
beg = begin(ning)
ch = chain
ch-sp(s) = chain-space(s) previously made
dc = double crochet
rep = repeat
RS = right side
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
WS = wrong side