Description
This crochet pillow features bold geometric colorwork and a simple single crochet back, making it an approachable project for crocheters looking to practice color changes. It serves as a modern accent in any space.
Ingredients
- Bernat® Super Value™ yarn in Bright Teal (1 skein), Grass (1 skein), Berry (1 skein), Navy (1 skein)
- U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook (1)
- Pillow form (1)
Instructions
- With Grass, ch 58.
- Row 1 (RS): Sc in the second ch from the hook and in each ch to the end. Turn. You should have 57 sc.
- Row 2: Ch 1. Sc in each sc across. Turn.
- Work the chart in sc until the 56th chart row is complete. Read RS rows from right to left and WS rows from left to right. Join Bright Teal at the end of the last chart row.
- With Bright Teal, ch 1 and sc across. Turn.
- Repeat the previous row once more. Fasten off.
- With Navy, ch 58.
- Row 1 (RS): Sc in the second ch from the hook and in each ch to the end. Turn. You should have 57 sc.
- Row 2: Ch 1. Sc in each sc across. Turn.
- Repeat Row 2 until the back measures the same as the front. Fasten off.
- Place the front and back together with their WS facing each other. Work through both layers.
- Join Navy with a sl st in a corner, then ch 1.
- Sc evenly around the edges, working 3 sc in each corner.
- Insert the pillow form before you join the fourth side.
- Join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off.
Notes
The project is suitable for a confident beginner. Ensure the back matches the front in size before assembly.