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Jolly Christmas Pillow




11/29/2024


Level of difficulty



Size: 18” x 18”

 

Materials:

1 Natural Cotton Maxcolor Sparkle yarn roll– Colors: 8001 (White), 3501 (Chili Pepper) & 5767 (Brazilian Green)

1 Natural Cotton Maxcolor 4/6 (14 oz) yarn roll – Color: 8001 (White)

1 Encanto yarn roll – Color: 1013 (Golden Grass)

Círculo Crochet Hook 3.5 mm

Tapestry needle

 

Gauge: Each motif from Chart 1, made with Natural Cotton Maxcolor Sparkle yarn and a 3.5 mm hook, measures 3.15 x 3.15 inches.

 

Stitch Glossary & Abbreviations: st. (Stitch), sts. (Stitches), ch. (Chain), sl st. (Slip Stitch), rnd/r. (Round/Row), sc. (Single Crochet), dc. (Double Crochet), Magic Ring.

 

Instructions:

 

Chart 1

With the Chilli Pepper yarn, start with a magic ring.

1- Start with 3 ch., 2 dc., 2 ch., 3 dc., 2 ch., repeat from to 2x more. Close with sl st. Fasten off the yarn.

2- Join the White (Sparkle) yarn, start the rnd. with: 3 ch., 2 dc., 2 ch., 3 dc. in the same base space. Skip 3 base sts., and work: in the 2 base ch.: 3 dc., 2 ch., 3 dc., skip 3 base st., repeat from to 2x more. Close with 1 sl st. Fasten off the yarn.

Continue following chart 1, making the appropriate color changes. Fasten off the yarns.

Make 4 identical motifs and, using a tapestry needle, join them with hand stitching, following the assembly diagram.

 

Chart 2

Attach the white yarn to one of the corners.

1- In the corner, start with 3ch., 2 dc., 2 ch., and 3 dc. in the same base space., work the lateral skipping 3 base sts., 3 dc. between the 2 base block. In the corner, work: 3 dc., 2 ch. and 3 dc. in the same base space, repeat from to all the way arounf the round. Close with sl st.

Continue following chart 2, working in circular rounds, making the appropriate color changes. Fasten off.

 

Chart 3 – Back Part 1

Attach the white yarn to one of the corners.

1- Start with 5 ch., skip 2 base sts., 1 dc. in the 2nd dc. of the base block, 2 ch., skip 3 base sts., repeat from to until the end of row. Finish with 1 dc.

2 to 21- Start with 5 ch., skip 2 base sts., 1 dc., repeat from to until the end of row.

Fasten off.

 

Chart 4 – Back Part 2

With the White yarn, start with 71 ch.

1- Start in the 8th ch. from the hook, work: 1 dc., 2 ch., skip 2 base sts., repeat from to until the end of row. Finish with 1 dc.

2 to 12- Start with 5 ch., skip 2 base sts., 1 dc., repeat from to until the end of row.

Fasten off.

 

Chart 5 – Finishing & Joining

Position the two pieces, overlapping one over the other, on the back side of the front part of the pillow.Join the White yarn in one of the corners, working around the entire edge of the piece to join the front part with the two back pieces.

1- In the corner, make 4 sc. in the same base space, on the side, work 1 sc. for each base st., repeat from to , working around the entire piece, joining the front to the back part. Close with 1 sl st. Fasten off.

 

Cord: Make 30 ch., secure with 1 sc. on one side of the opening, and make 30 more ch. Fasten off the yarn. Work 3 cords on the back, on one side of the opening, leaving a space of 6 "squares" between each cord.

 

Designer: Heloisa Mazoni


Disclaimer: Measurements are approximate due to differences between centimeters and inches, needle sizes and tension. All care has been taken to allow accurate completion of the pattern.


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