Crochet Patriotic Pillow
The Crochet Patriotic Pillow is a star-spangled celebration of American spirit! Made with red, white, and blue yarn, this patriotic pillow features a bold and colorful design that's perfect for decorating a home, office, or outdoor space. The intricate crochet work creates a textured, dimensional look that catches the eye, while the stars and stripes pattern adds a touch of classic Americana charm. Whether you're looking to show your patriotism or simply add a pop of color to your decor, this crochet pillow is a grand slam of handmade crafting!
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn in red, white, blue, black, pink, and beige
- Crochet hook (size appropriate for your yarn)
- Fiberfill
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Techniques Used:
- Magic ring
- Single crochet (sc)
- Double crochet (dc)
- Half double crochet (hdc)
- Slip stitch (sl st)
- Chain stitch (ch)
- Increasing and decreasing stitches
Pattern:
Pillow Front:
- Base:
- Using beige yarn, chain enough to cover the width of the pillow.
- Row 1: Single crochet in the second chain from hook and in each chain across.
- Rows 2-20: Chain 1, turn. Single crochet in each stitch across.
- Switch to red yarn for the stripes:
- Row 21-23: Single crochet in each stitch across.
- Switch to white yarn:
- Row 24-26: Single crochet in each stitch across.
- Repeat alternating red and white until you reach the desired height.
- Stars Section:
- Using blue yarn, make a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc in ring (6).
- Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
- Round 3: Sc in next stitch, 2 sc in next stitch repeat around (18).
- Continue increasing until you reach the desired size for the blue section.
- Create small stars using white yarn:
- Magic ring, chain 2.
- Round 1: 10 sc in ring, join with sl st.
- Round 2: Ch 3, sc in second chain from hook, hdc in next chain, sl st in next sc repeat around.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
- Sew stars onto the blue section.
Face and Features:
- Eyes:
- Using black yarn, chain 6.
- Row 1: Single crochet in second chain from hook and in each chain across.
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
- Cheeks:
- Using pink yarn, make a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc in ring (6).
- Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
- Mouth:
- Using black yarn, chain 12.
- Row 1: Single crochet in second chain from hook and in each chain across.
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Bow Tie:
- Bow:
- Using blue yarn, chain 15.
- Row 1: Single crochet in second chain from hook and in each chain across.
- Rows 2-6: Chain 1, turn. Single crochet in each stitch across.
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
- Center Wrap:
- Chain 5, single crochet in each chain across for 3 rows.
- Wrap around the center of the bow and sew in place.
Pillow Back:
- Solid Color:
- Using beige yarn, chain enough to cover the width of the pillow.
- Row 1: Single crochet in the second chain from hook and in each chain across.
- Continue working in single crochet rows until you reach the height of your pillow.
Assembly:
- Sew the eyes, cheeks, and mouth onto the front of the pillow.
- Attach the bow tie below the face.
- Place the front and back pieces together with the right sides facing each other.
- Join the pieces using single crochet along the edges, leaving one side open for inserting the pillow form.
- Insert the pillow form and close the remaining side with single crochet.
- Weave in all loose ends and ensure all parts are securely attached.
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