SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Blanket Extra Thick Yarn Skein, Dark Gray (2)
- Blanket Extra Thick Yarn Skein, Dove (2)
- U.S. Size 50 (25mm) Crochet Hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
- Jumbo Yarn Needle
- T-Pins
- 24" Square Pillow Form (3)
- MEASUREMENTS: Approx 24" x 24" x 14" high.
- GAUGE: 2 sc and 2 rows = 4"
DIRECTIONS:
STRIPE PATTERNWith A, work 2 rows.
With B, work 2 rows.
These 4 rows form Stripe Pat.
BOTTOM AND TOP
With A, ch 14.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. *Ch 1. Skip next ch. 1 sc in next ch. Rep from * to end of chain. Turn. 13 sts.2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. *1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc. Rep from * to last ch-1 sp and sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.
First 2 rows of Stripe Pat are now in position. Break A. Join B. 3rd row: With B, ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. *Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * to last 2 sc. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.
4th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. *1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc. Rep from * to last ch-1 sp and sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.
Last 2 rows form Moss St Pat. Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, rep Moss St Pat 7 times more. Fasten off.
SIDES
With A, ch 50.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. *Ch 1. Skip next ch. 1 sc in next ch. Rep from * to end of chain. Turn. 49 sts.
1st row of Stripe Pat is complete.
Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, work in Moss St Pat until 18 rows in total are complete.
Fasten off.
FINISHING
With WS facing each other, pin Sides to Top, having opening of Sides at center back.
Join A with sl st at Sides opening. Ch 1. Work 1 rnd of sc evenly around, working through both thicknesses. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Rep for Bottom.
Insert pillow forms in opening at center back. Using yarn needle, sew back seam using mattress st.
ABBREVIATIONS:
Approx = Approximately
Ch = Chain(s)
Cont = Continue(ity)
Pat = Pattern
Rep = Repeat
RS = Right side
Sc = Single crochet
Sp(s) = Space(s)
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tog = Together
WS = Wrong side
Yoh = Yarn over hook