Let’s add glamour to your space by making this crochet pillow whose simplest pattern we are providing below. It’s designed in a refreshing green hue with an intricate criss-cross texture that adds depth and dimension to any space. Edged with charming parrot-color bobbles that lend a unique and pretty touch, this pillow is not only a delightful addition to your decor but also a comfy companion for relaxation. Easy to make and utterly inviting, it’s the perfect project to spruce up your home or to gift someone special. So, follow the beginner-friendly pattern of crochet room decor and transform your living space with this beautiful creation.
Step-by-Step Pattern
MATERIALS
Caron® One Pound™ (16 oz/453.6 g; 812 yds/742 m)
Main Color (MC) Kelly Green (10510) 1 ball or 422 yds/386 m
Contrast A Grass Green (10620) 1 ball or 519 yds/475 m
Size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
18 stitch markers. 20″ [51 cm] square pillow form.
ABBREVIATIONS
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Beginning
- Bobble Pompom = (Yoh and draw up a loop. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) 10 times in 4th ch from hook. Yoh and draw through all 11 loops on hook. Ch 1 tightly to close.Ch = Chain(s)
- Pat = Pattern
- PM = Place marker
- Rep = Repeat
- Rnd(s) = Round(s)
- RS = Right side
- Sc = Single crochet
- Sl st = Slip stitch
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- Trfp = Treble front post = (Yoh)twice and draw up a loop around the post of the next stitch at the front of work, inserting the hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through loops on hook) 3 times.
- WS = Wrong side
- Yoh = Yarn over hook
Measurement:
- Approx 20″ [51 cm] square, excluding edging.
Gauge:
- 12 sc and 13 rows = 4″ [10 cm].
Instructions:
Notes:
- Lattice Pat worked over foundation ch a multiple of 6 ch +7.
- Bobble Pompom Edging worked over 256 sts – multiple of 4 sts.
Front:
- With MC, ch 61. See diagram onpage 2.
- 1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch fromhook. 1 sc in each ch to end of the chain. Turn. 60 sc.
- 2nd row: (WS). Ch 1. 1 sc in each first 4 sc. PM around post of last sc made. *1 sc in each of the next 5 sts. PMaround post of last sc made. 1 sc in next st. PM around post of last sc made. Rep from * to last 8 sc. 1 sc in each of the next 5 sc. PM around post of last sc made. 1 sc in each of the last 3 sc. Turn.
- 3rd and 4th rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
- 5th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 5 sc. 1 trip around first marked sc3 rows below. 1 trip around next marked sc 3 rows below. Working at the top of the 4th row, skip the next 2 sc. *1 sc in each of the next 4 sc. (1 trip around next marked sc 3 rows below) twice. Working at the top of the 4th row, skip the next 2 sc. Rep from * to last 5 sc. 1 sc in each of the last 5 sc. Turn.
- 6th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 6 sts. *PM around the post of the last SC made. 1 sc in next st. PM around post of last sc made. 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
- 7th and 8th rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
- 9th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 3 sc. 1 trip around first marked sc3 rows below (6th row). Working in the top of the 8th row, skip the next sc. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc. *(1 trip around next marked sc 3 rows below)twice. Working in the top of the 8th row, skip the next 2 sc. 1 sc in each of the next 4 sc. Rep from * to last 4 sc. 1 trip around next marked sc 3 rows below.
- Working in the top of the 8th row, skip the next sc. 1 sc in each of the last 3 sc. Turn. Rep 2nd to 9th rows to form LatticePat until work from beg measures 20″ [51 cm] ending on a 9th row.
Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Fasten off.
Back (make 2 pieces alike)
Ribbing: With A, ch 7.
1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook.1 sc in each ch to end of the chain. Turn.6 sc.
2nd row: Ch 1. Working in back loops only, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. Rep last row until work from beg(when slightly stretched) measures 20″ [51 cm]. Do not fasten off.
Proceed as follows:
1st row: Turn work sideways.Ch 1. Work 60 sc evenly alongside Ribbing. Turn. PM at end of row.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. Rep the last row until work from the marker measures 11″ [28 cm]. Fasten off.
Finishing
- Joining Front and Back: OverlapBack pieces to match the Front, with ribbed sections in the centre to create an opening to insert pillow form. With RS facing, join MC with sl st to any corner st of Pillow. Ch 1. Working through all thicknesses, work aroundPillow as follows: (work 60 sc evenly across the side of the Pillow. 4 sc in the corner)4 times. Join with sl st to first sc.256 sc. Fasten off. Proceed with Bobble Pompom
Edging as follows:
- 1st rnd: (RS). Join A with Sl St to any corner. Ch 1. 1 sc in same st aslast sl st. Ch 4. (Yoh and draw up a loop. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) 10 times all in 4th ch from hook. Yoh and draw through all 11 loops on the hook. Ch 1 tightly to close- Bobble Pompom made. Sl st in same 4th ch from hook (BobblePompom will naturally fold in half, forming a ball shape). 1 sc in each of the next 3 sc. *1 sc in next sc. Ch 4. Bobble Pompom in 4th ch from hook. Sl st in same 4th ch fromhook. 1 sc in each of the next 3 sc. Rep from * around. Join with SL ST in firstsc. Fasten off.