Description
Create stylish and practical dahlia pillows using a textured fan-stitch fabric and layered flowers for a decorative touch.
Ingredients
- 2 skeins RED HEART® Super Saver® 360 Cafe Latte (A)
- 1 skein RED HEART® Super Saver® 947 Marrakesh (B) or 2 skeins RED HEART® Super Saver® 726 Coral
- 5 mm (H-8 US) Susan Bates® crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- 18-inch square pillow form
Instructions
- Crochet the two squares: Make two squares using yarn A. Chain 68 for each square. For Row 1, single crochet in the second chain from the hook. Skip the next 2 chains, work a fan in the next chain, skip the next 2 chains, then single crochet in the next chain. Repeat this sequence across the row. Work 32 additional rows of the fan stitch pattern without fastening off.
- Add the edging: Chain 1, then work 3 half double crochets across the ends of the rows. Complete the corner stitches as directed in the full pattern.
- Make nine flower bases: For each base, chain 5 and join to form a ring. Work in rounds to create the base.
- Make the flower tops: Create the top of each flower using half double crochet and double crochet.
- Arrange and sew the flowers: Lay one square flat with the right side facing up. Arrange the nine flowers and pin before sewing. Sew the flower bases and tops to the front square.
- Join the pillow squares: Place the squares together around the 18-inch square pillow form. Whipstitch the two squares together around the edges.
Notes
Ensure correct stitch placement by following the complete designer instructions for any unspecified steps.