Bolster pillows are like a cozy hug for your couch or bed. They’re plump, comfy, and perfect for leaning on when you’re reading a book or just want to relax. To relish this comfort and coziness, we have the Sweet Home Bolster Pillow Pattern allowing you to make your own bolster pillow. Using the worsted weight yarn in the shades of blue, it creates twists like the water waves, making it truly special. With easy-to-follow instructions and the flexibility to choose your fabrics, this pattern allows anyone to add a personal touch to their home decor. So, why not add a comfy touch to your space with this crochet pillow pattern?
Making Your Sweet Home Bolster Pillow
Materials:
- RED HEART® Sweet Home™:2 balls 9558 Moody Blues
- Susan Bates® Crochet Hook:8mm [US L-11]
- 14″ [35.5 cm] x 9″ [23 cm]neck roll pillow form, yarn needle
Gauge:
- 8 hdc = 4″ [10 cm];7 rows = 4″ [10 cm] in half double crochet. CHECK YOURGAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
ABBREVIATIONS
- ch = chain;
- cm = centimeters;
- dc =double crochet;
- hdc = half double crochet;
- mm = millimeters;
- st(s) =stitch(es);
- [ ] = work directions in
- Pillow measures 9″ [23 cm] diameter x14″ [35.5 cm] long.
Notes:
- The pillow is worked in the round with a right side facing throughout. End pieces were worked first, then the Body piece was worked from one end piece. The first End pieces are sewn on after the Body is finished and the pillow form is inserted.
Bolster pillow:
- END PIECE 1
- Ch 4.
- Round 1: Work 11 dc in 4th ch from hook, join with slip st in top of beginning ch-3(skipped ch-3 count as first dc) – 12 dc.
- Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), dc in same st as join, 2 dc in each dc around, join with slip st in top of beginning ch-3 – 24 dc.
- Round 3: Ch 3, dc in same st as join, dc in next dc, [2 dc in next dc, dc in nextdc] 11 times, join with slip st at the top of beginning ch-3 – 36 dc.
- Round 4: Ch 3, dc in same st as join, dc in next 2 dc, [2 dc in next dc, dc in next2 dc] 11 times, join with slip st in the top beginning ch-3 – 48 dc.
- Round 5: Ch 3, dc in same st as join, dc in next 3 dc, [2 dc in next dc, dc in next3 dc] 11 times, join with slip st at the top beginning ch-3 – 60 dc. Fasten off and set aside.
End piece 2
- Work Rounds 1-5 are the same as for End Piece.
1. Do not fasten off.
Body
- Round 6: Ch 2 (counts as a hdc here and throughout), working in back loops only,hdc in each dc around, join with slip st in top of beginning ch-2 – 60 hdc.
- Round 7: Ch 2, working in both loops,hdc in each hdc around, join with slip stin top of beginning ch-2 – 60 hdc. Repeat the last round 24 more times. Fasten off.
Finishing
Insert pillow form into the Body of the pillow. Use a yarn needle to sew the first end piece to open the end of the body, enclosing the pillow form. Weave in ends.