GOGreen

The Pattern Packby Design Wars

Crochet Goes Green!I like to take small steps toward a greener lifestyle, and I think hav-ing reusable items is one of the easiest ways I can do just that. In fact, most of us use crochet in eco-friendly ways every day sim-ply because we enjoy our work, and it’s a great, fulfilling feeling to have a purposeful use from something we’ve made! I’m sure I’m not alone, either; I’ve got cro-chet pot holders that are at least 10 years old, and a few market bags that have held up for more than 5!

I wanted some more ideas for this issue. So, last month I reached out to our readers to see what kinds of “Green” crochet proj-ects they would like to see. I got a lot of great replies: Market bags (of course!), table linens, socks, baskets, dish cloths, bath and spa items, and more than one of you asked for a shawl.

I combed our submissions, and found some gems for you! We’ve got an exclusive design from Tanya Naser that’s just for your crochet hooks; it’s a clever framed piece that looks more like art work, as it allows you to display your hooks when you’re not using them. Another design we scored for you is a gorgeously textured dishcloth from Jonna Ventura; the defini-tion on these beauties are fan-tastic, and they’re thick enough to use as pot holders, too!

Red Heart Yarns sent over a brand new, never-before-re-leased pattern for a pillow; that’s a lovely idea to dress up a room in the exact colors you want! Next, we know every-one will ap-preciate the Ally Tote we snagged from Sin-cerely Pam, and we hope you love our two items that are Green (literally): the ZigZag af-ghan from Hannah Cross, and the Green Tea Shawl from TPP newcomer, Julie Desjardins!

Finally, don’t miss our free pattern roundup from Red Heart Yarns! It’s packed with items eco-friendly designs for everyday of your life! And, if you find a designer you love, be sure to find their shops on our coupon page and snag some discounts to add more of what you love to your pat-tern library!

Thank you for joining The Pat-tern Pack!

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Jonna Ventura

IN HER OWN WORDS

Exclusive Interview

Jonna Venura is the lovely, inspirational lady behind Frayed Knot; a sweet pattern shop with lots of designs for the whole family (and one really awesome, and very feminine, ninja cup holder). I’ve been working with Jonna since the very first Design Wars Challenge, and she has continued to inspire us all with her crisp, contemporary style. She’s well-known (and very well-liked) for her positive outlook, and her radiating kindness. If you’re just now finding Jonna for the first time, be sure to look her up on Facebook and Instagram, too.

I instantly feel better when... When I get a hug. I’m a hugger. It seriously can change my entire mood sometimes.

My biggest accomplishment is... If you ask my husband, it’s putting up with him! I think, outside of crochet, my biggest accomplishment was running my first half marathon (13.1 miles) about 4 years ago. I had to push myself to my limits and beyond. In my crochet world, I would say it is being a part of Design Wars. I just love that community of designers so much. I have grown so much as a designer and a business owner because of Design Wars.

I’ve always wanted to learn how to... To knit! I’m seriously so jealous of all those knitters! Especially those that can knit AND crochet. Dude. One day…

My pet peeves are... Well at the moment my pet peeve is people interrupting me while I’m trying to type up these interview answers! My main pet peeves probably revolve around etiquette or people’s driving. Common sense people!

My celebrity crush is... Zac Efron. Yes he’s a little young and I’m a little old…it could be a great love story. But too bad for him because I already married my dream man!! (He’s looking over my shoulder, I have to say that.)

The first thing I do when I wake up is... Go back to sleep. I hate mornings.

One day I hope to... Travel. As a family we take little trips here and there, but I’d love to take a big trip one day with the hubby. His family is from Italy so I keep hinting to him that when the kids are grown and moved out, we’ve got a plane to catch!

YarnWorsted weight cotton yarn: 70 yds

MaterialsUS Size H/8 (5.0mm) crochet hook, yarn needle, scissors

SizeApproximately 6.5” square

GaugeNot critical for this project

Stitch Guidech(s) - chain(s), sc - single crochet, hdc - half double crochet, dc - double crochet, st(s) - stitch(es)

Special StitchFPsc (front post single crochet) = insert hook from front to back to front around post of corresponding stitch below, draw up a loop and finish the single crochet stitch.

Intermediate

New Wave

DishclothTPP Exclusive

Design by: Jonna Ventura, Frayed Knot

Notes1. Make sure to work the sts in

Row 1 through the top 2 loops of the starting ch to reduce the size of the holes made by the ch-5 groups.

2. To make the dishcloth larger or smaller, work starting ch in multiplies of 6 + 2.

Instructions:

Ch 26.Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *skip 2 chs, 5 dc in next ch, skip 2 ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * to end, turn—25 sts.Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as sc, ch 1), skip 2 sts, FPsc around next 3 dc (middle 3 dc of 5-dc group), *ch 2, skip 3 sts, FPsc around next 3 dc; repeat from * to last 2 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, sc in last st, turn—14 sc, 3 ch-2 spaces.Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as dc), 2 dc OVER previous st into same st as sc 2 rows below, skip 1 sc, sc in next st (middle FPsc), skip 1 sc, *5 dc OVER ch-2 space into same st as sc 2 rows below, skip 1 sc, sc in next; repeat from * to last 2 sts, 3 dc in last sc 2 rows below, turn—25 sts.Row 4: Ch 1 (counts as sc), skip 1 st, FPsc around next dc, *ch 2, skip 3 sts, FPsc around next 3 dc; repeat from * to last 5 sts, ch 2, skip 3, FPsc around next, sc in top of ch 2, turn—12 sc, 4 ch-2 spaces.

Row 5: Ch 1 (not a st), sc in 1st sc, *skip 1 st, 5 dc OVER ch-2 space into same st as sc 2 rows below, skip 1 sc, sc in next; repeat from * to end, working last sc in ch-1 space, turn—25 sts.Row 6: Ch 2 (counts as sc, ch 1), skip 2 sts, FPsc around next 3 dc, *ch 2, skip 3, FPsc around next 3 sts; repeat from * to last 2 sts, ch 1, sc in last st, turn—14 sts, 3 ch-2 spaces.Rows 7–17: Repeat Rows 3–6, ending with a Row 5 repeat.Row 18: Ch 1 (not a st), hdc in 1st sc, skip 1 dc, FPsc around next 3 dc, *skip 1 dc, 2 hdc in sc, skip 1 dc, FPsc around next 3 sts; repeat from * to last 2 sts, skip 1 dc, 2 hdc in last st, turn—21 sts.

TrimRound 1: Ch 1 (not a st), sc across to last st, (sc, ch 1, sc) in last st, *work 20 sc evenly along next side, (sc, ch 1, sc) in last st; repeat from * to 1st sc made, sl st to join—84 sc, 4 ch-1 spacesRound 2: Ch 1 (not a st), sc in each st around working (sc, ch 1, sc) in each ch-1 space, sl st to join. Fasten off and weave in ends—92 sc, 4 ch-1 spaces.

Stay Connected With:

Jonna Ventura

Jonna Ventura is the face behind Frayed Knot. She learned to crochet from her mom when she was about 10 years old. She made a ton of scarves, but not

much beyond that. A few years ago, she

decided to pick up the hook again and was addicted! She found a passion and love

for design, and that’s how Frayed Knot

came to be. Now she spends her time being a wife to a wonderful

man, a mom to 3 beautiful children,

and a designer of fun and modern crochet

patterns.

Tanya Naser

IN HER OWN WORDS

How can I possibly summaries a gal as fantastic as Tanya? Well, if you’re not familiar with her, here are 3 words that come pretty close: integrity, compassion, awe-inspiring. Seriously! Let me begin by attempting to list Tanya’s chief accomplishments, just within the crochet community: She’s the founder and leader of the HodgePodge Crochet blog and shop, and the plethora of various HodgePodge groups and communities online. Yep, that’s our Tanya! She’s got an honest love and appreciation for crochet, but her reach far surpasses just that; she really is a fantastic human, and I’m proud to know her. Here are some tidbits so you can get to know her, too:

I instantly feel better when... I stretch! Sometimes crocheting and designing can get stressful and a quick break to stretch goes a long way to relieve tension.

My biggest accomplishment is... My blog! I love blogging and I consider it a huge accomplishment that I’ve been able to maintain it and watch it grow since opening it in 2012.

I’ve always wanted to learn how to... Knit. I can do your basic knit and purl but dropping a stitch for me means frogging all of my knitting and starting over again.

My pet peeves are... Uneven tension and holes or gaps in crochet work. It also really bugs me when someone asking me what I’m knitting when I’m crocheting or assumes my grandmother made the hats my kids wear in the winter.

My favorite TV show is... I have three! Doctor Who, Sherlock, and The Walking Dead.

The first thing I do when I wake up is... COFFEE! The day can’t begin until that first cup goes down.

One day I hope to... Publish a book! I’ve always wanted to become a published author and my world will be complete when I can add that to my résumé!

YarnRed Heart Super Saver worsted weight yarn (7 oz/364 yds): 1 Skein #1624 Tea Leaf

MaterialsUS Size I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook, 8x10 picture frame, cardboard, cutting mat, box knife or scissors, metal yarn needle, binder clips, stitch marker

SizeApproximately 8” wide x 9.5” tall

Gauge15 sc and 18 rows = 4”

Stitch Guidech - chain, dc - double crochet, sc - single crochet, RS - right side

Notes1. Pattern is worked flat and sewn

onto cardboard to create panel insert.

2. A ch-1 at the beginning of each row does not count as a st.

Beginner

Design by:Tanya Naser, HodgePodge

Crochet

TPP Exclusive

“FramedHooks” Wall

Display

Instructions:

Ch 34.Row 1 (mark as RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—33 sc.Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch-1), skip 1st 2 sc, dc in each of next 2 sc, *ch 1, skip next sc, dc in each of next 2 sc; repeat from * across to within last 2 sc, ch 1, skip next sc, dc in last sc, turn—22 dc, 11 ch-1 spaces.Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each dc and ch-1 space across, ending with sc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn—33 sc. Rows 4–27: Repeat Rows 2-3. Finish off and weave in ends.

FinishingStep One: Carefully measure and cut a rectangle of cardboard slightly smaller than the frame opening. Then, measure 1” from each side and cut out the center of the rectangle. Step Two: Arrange your crochet panel in the center of the cardboard cutout and use binder clips to hold in place. Step Three: Thread a yarn needle and sew panel securely to cardboard using a straight stitch. Remove binder clips when done.Step Four: Press the cardboard back into the frame and secure using the clips on the frame that are designed to hold the back in place.

Stay Connected With:

Tanya Naser

Tanya Naser’s style of crochet reflects her

Hodge Podge nature with projects ranging from infant booties to crochet wire jewelry. At the HodgePodge

Crochet blog you will find not only crochet patterns

and tutorials, but also projects and inspiration for crafting with polymer

clay, sewing, knitting, and a wide array of other

crafty goodies to keep you busy for a long time.

HodgePodge Crochet was a runner up in the

Craftsy Blogger Awards Knitting & Crochet

category in 2013 and was nominated as one

of AllFreeCrochet’s top bloggers of 2014. Tanya’s work has been

featured in several websites and digital

magazines.

Easy

YarnJames C. Brett Supersoft Baby 4 Ply fingering weight yarn (3.5 oz/480 yds): 3 skeins, any color

MaterialsUS Size B/1 (2.0mm) and C/2 (2.5mm) crochet hook, yarn needle, scissors

SizeFinished blanket measures 36” x 36”

Gauge15 dc and 5 rows = 4”

Stitch Guidech(s) - chain(s), sc - single crochet, dc - double crochet, st(s) - stitch(es), sl st - slip stitch, RS - right side

Notes1. Although the pattern looks complicated, it is just a series of 3 panels of zigzag shells attached with a lace design, then a simple border is added.

Design by: Hannah Cross,

HanJan Crochet

Zigzag Baby

Blanket

2. The ch-3 at the beginning of each row counts as a dc.3. The 3 panels are the same pattern but the center panel is twice as wide as the side panels.

Instructions:

Center Panel (Make 1)With C hook, ch 66.Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st to end—65 sc. Row 2 (RS): Ch 3, turn, dc in next sc, *skip 2 sc, 5 dc in next sc, ch 2, skip 3 sc, dc in each of next 5 sc; repeat from * to last 8 sts, skip 2 sc, 5 dc in next sc, skip 3 sc, dc in last 2 sc—59 dc, 6 ch-2 spaces. Row 3: Ch 3, turn, dc in next dc, *skip ch-2, 5 dc in next dc, ch 2, skip 4 dc, dc in each of next 5 dc; repeat from * to last 9 sts, skip ch-2, 5 dc in next dc, ch 2, skip 4 dc, dc in last 2 sts—59 dc, 6 ch-2 spaces.Rows 4–91: Repeat Row 3.Row 92: Ch 1, 1 sc in each dc and ch-2 space to end—65 sc. Fasten off.

Side Panels (Make 2)With C hook, ch 33.Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st to end—32 sc.Row 2 (RS): Ch 3, turn, dc in next sc, *skip 2 sc, 5 dc in next

sc, ch 2, skip 3 sc, dc in each of next 5 sc; repeat from * to last 8 sts, skip 2 sc, 5 dc in next sc, skip 3 sc, dc in last 2 sc—29 dc, 3 ch-2 spaces. Row 3: Ch 3, turn, dc in next dc, *skip ch-2, 5 dc in next dc, ch 2, skip 4 dc, dc in each of next 5 dc; repeat from * to last 9 sts, skip ch-2, 5 dc in next dc, ch 2, skip 4 dc, dc in last 2 sts—29 dc, 3 ch-2 spaces.Rows 4–91: Repeat Row 3.Row 92: Ch 1, 1 sc in each dc and ch-2 space to end—32 sc. Fasten off.

Edging for all 3 PanelsWith C hook and RS facing, join yarn to end of a long edge.Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same st, 2 sc in each ch-3 space along edge, sc in last sc—182 sc.Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), *skip 1 sc, dc in next sc, ch 1; repeat from * to end, 1 dc in last sc—182 sts.Row 3: Ch 3, dc in each dc and ch to end—182 dc.Row 4: Ch 4, *skip 1 dc, dc in next dc, ch 1; repeat from * to end—182 sts.Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each dc and ch to end—182 sc. Fasten off. Repeat Rows 1–5 for both of the longer sides of each panel.

Joining the PanelsWith B hook, place a Side Panel on both sides of the Center Panel. With RS facing each other, join the panels with a sl st seam. Alternately, the panels can be sewn together.

BorderWith C hook and RS facing, join yarn into any corner st.Round 1: Ch 1, 3 sc into each corner st, 1 sc in each sc and 2 sc in each ch-3 around blanket, sl st in 1st sc to join.Round 2: Ch 3, 3 dc into each corner sc, 1 dc in each sc around blanket, sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3 to join.Round 3: Ch 3, dc in next dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) into each corner dc, 1 dc in each dc around blanket, sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3 to join.Round 4: Ch 3, dc in each of next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch-2 corner spaces, 1 dc in each dc around blanket, sl st in 3rd ch of ch-3 to join. Fasten off.

Stay Connected With:

Hannah Cross

Hannah Cross began crocheting about 3

years ago after a knee surgery. Her mum was an absolute inspiration, and Hannah hasn’t stopped

since. After lots of experimenting, she found that she was designing her own patterns from

start to finish. Her family relocated to Bath, UK and once they settled, she realized that she

wanted to get her patterns out there, so she started HanJan Crochet! The last few years have been amazing—she has built up stores on Etsy, Craftsy and Ravelry and has been so lucky as to

work with Simply Crochet and Mollie Makes

magazines and has lots of other commissions

coming up soon!

Intermediate

YarnNeighborhood Fiber Co. Rustic DK weight yarn 100% Merino (113 g/275 yds): 2 skeins, any color

MaterialsUS Size J/10 (6.0 mm) interchangeable Tunisian hook with cord, measuring tape, yarn needle, scissors

Size73’’ at widest point x 18’’ at highest point, blocked

Gauge14 Tks x 11 rows = 4 ’’ blocked

Stitch Guidech(s) - chain(s), st(s) - stitch(es), sl st(s) - slip stitch(es), Tks - Tunisian knit stitch, Tps - Tunisian purl stitch

Design by: Julie-Sarah Desjardins,

ACCROchetPhoto by: KViau Photo & Design

Green Tea

Shawl

Special StitchesInc (increase) = Insert hook under horizontal bar before 1st st, yarn over and draw up loop.Dec (decrease) = Insert hook under vertical bar of 1st st and through 2nd st, yarn over and draw up loop.

Tks (Tunisian knit stitch) = work 1 forward pass followed by 1 return pass.Forward: *Insert hook through work from front to back between strands of next vertical bar, yarn over and pull up loop; repeat from * across to last st, insert hook in both vertical bars on side of row for last st, yarn over and pull up loop. Do not turn.Return: Ch 1, (yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook) across until 1 loop remains. Tps (Tunisian purl stitch) = work 1 forward pass followed by 1 return pass.Forward: *Bring yarn to front of work, insert hook through work from front to back between strands of next vertical bar, bring yarn to back of work under the hook, yarn over and bring up a loop; repeat from * across to last st, insert hook in both vertical bars on side of row for last st, yarn over and pull up loop. Do not turn.

Return: Ch 1, (yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook) across until 1 loop remains.

NoteThis asymmetrical shawl is crocheted from one side to the other, with quick increases along the 1st section, an even 2nd section, and slower decreases along the 3rd section.

Instructions:

First SectionCh 2.Base Row:Forward: Working into back ridge of ch, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, yarn over, draw up loop and leave it on hook. Do not turn.

Stay Connected With:

Julie-Sarah Desjardins I’m Julie… aka ACCROchet! In French, ACCRO means addict. I am a crochet

addict. I am also mom (& step-mom)

to 2 teenagers, almost-wife to a

fantastic man, and a communications professional. I live with my family & too many pets in the suburbs of

Montreal. I’ve been an avid crocheter for over 10 years, and hope to make you an addict too!

Return: Ch 1, yarn over and pull through 2 loops—1 st.Row 1: Inc, Tks across; Work return pass—2 sts.Rows 2–64: Repeat Row 1—65 sts.

Second SectionRow 65: Tks in 1st st, *Tps in next st, Tks in next st; repeat from * to end of row; Work re-turn pass—65 sts. Rows 66–81: Repeat Row 65—65 sts.

Third SectionRow 82: Dec over 1st 2 sts, Tks across; Work return pass—64 sts.Row 83: Tks across; Work return pass—64 sts.Rows 84–121: Repeat Rows 82 and 83—45 sts.Rows 122–161: Work 2 rows of dec (Row 82), followed by an even row (Row 83)—19 sts. Rows 162–185: Work 3 rows of dec (Row 82), followed by an even row (83)—1 st. Last Row: Sl st in remaining Tks to bind off. Weave in ends.

FinishingSoak and block lightly to finished size.

YarnBernat Premium worsted weight yarn (7 oz/360 yds): 1 skein, any color

MaterialsUS Size K/10.5 (6.5mm) crochet hook, measuring tape, yarn needle, scissors

Size Finished bag measures 12” wide x 15.5” tall, not including strap.

Gauge 12 sc and 15 rows = 4”

Stitch Guide ch(s) - chain(s), sc - single crochet, hdc - half double crochet, st(s) - stitch(es), sl st - slip stitch

Notes 1. The ch-1 at the beginning of

each round does not count as a st.

Intermediate

Design by: Pam Dajczak, Sincerely

Pam

Ally Market Bag

2. In the increase rounds, always place the first hdc in same st as ch, and always join round with a sl st to the first st in that round.

3. In Rounds 12-17, work the chs so they are nice and tight.

Instructions:

Make magic ring.Round 1: Ch 1, 8 hdc in ring, join—8 hdc.Round 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each st around, join—16 hdc. Round 3: Ch 1, *1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join—24 hdc. Round 4: Ch 1, *1 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join—32 hdc. Round 5: Ch 1, *1 hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join—40 hdc.Round 6: Ch 1, *1 hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join—48 hdc.Round 7: Ch 1, *1 hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join—56 hdc.Round 8: Ch 1, *1 hdc in next 6 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join—64 hdc.Round 9: Ch 1, *1 hdc in next 7 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join—72 hdc.Round 10: Ch 1, *1 hdc in next 8 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join—80 hdc.

Round 11: Ch 1, sc in same st and next 2 sts, ch 5, *skip 3 sts, 1 sc in next 5 sts, ch 5; repeat from * around, sc in last 2 sts, join—50 sc.Round 12: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sts, ch 3, sc in middle of ch-5 space, ch 3, skip next st, *sc in next 3 sts, skip 1 st, ch 3, sc in middle of ch-5 space, ch 3, skip next st; repeat from * around, sc in last st, join—40 sc. Round 13: Ch 1, sc in same st, skip 1 st, ch 3, sc in ch-3 space, sc in next st, sc in ch-3 space, ch 3, skip 1 st, *sc in next st, skip 1 st, ch 3, sc in ch-3 space, sc in next st, sc in ch-3 space, ch 3, skip 1 st; repeat from * around, join—50 sc. Round 14: Ch 5, sc in next ch-3 space, sc in next 3 sts, sc in next ch-3 space, *ch 5, skip 1 st, sc in next ch-3 space, sc in next 3 sts, sc in next ch-3 space; repeat from * around, ch 2, sl st to 3rd ch in beginning ch-5 (counts as ch-5 space), join—40 sc. Round 15: Ch 1, sc in joining st, ch 3, skip 1 st, sc in next 3 sts, skip 1 st, ch 3, *sc in middle of next ch-5 space, ch 3, skip 1 st, sc in next 3 sts, skip 1 st, ch 3; repeat from * around, join—40 sc.Round 16: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in ch-3 space, ch 3, skip 1 st, sc in next st, skip 1 st, ch 3, *sc in next ch-3 space, sc in next st, sc

in next ch-3 space, ch 3, skip 1 st, sc in next st, skip 1 st, ch 3; repeat from * around, sc in last ch-3 space, join—50 sc. Round 17: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st, sc in ch-3 space, ch 5, skip 1 st, *sc in ch-3 space, sc in next 3 sts, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 5, skip 1 st; repeat from * around, sc in last ch-3 space, sc in last st, join—50 sc.Repeat Rounds 12-17 until bag measures 15” or desired length. Take care to end on a repeat of Round 12, 13, 15, or 16. Continue to Strap.

StrapRound 1: 1 sc in each sc, 2 sc in each ch-3 space around, join—80 sc. Round 2: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join—80 hdc.Round 3: Ch 1, hdc in first 12 sts, ch 75, skip 15 sts, hdc in next 25 sts, ch 75, skip 15 sts, hdc in last 13 sts, join—50 hdc, 150 ch.Round 4: Ch 1, hdc in each hdc and ch around, join—200 hdc.Rounds 5-6: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join—200 hdc.Fasten off and weave in ends.

Stay Connected With:

Pam Dajczak

I am a self-taught Crocheter since Feb 2012, and

entered the design world in April 2013. What began as a simple hobby has blossomed into

passion for all things relating to fiber. In my first year as a

designer, I published 40 patterns ranging

from gotta-have Collections to

animal-inspired cowls and pillows. Keep an eye on my

pages, because I’ve got a lot more planned for you!

Easy

YarnRed Heart ® Team Spirit worsted weight yarn (5 oz/244 yds): 3 skeins #964 Burgundy/Gold

MaterialsUS Size H/8 (5.0mm) crochet hook, 20” pillow form, yarn needle, scissors

SizePillow measures 20” x 20”

Gauge11 sc and 12 rows = 4”

Stitch Guidech(s) - chain(s), sc - single crochet, st(s) - stitch(es)

Special Stitchsc2tog (single crochet 2 together) = [insert hook in next st, yarn over and pull up loop] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

Design by:Trish Warrick for Red

Heart

Dorm Pillow

Notes1. Sides of pillow are worked

back and forth in rows on the diagonal. All stitching is in back loops only.

2. Pull tails to wrong side of piece to minimize weaving in ends.

Instructions:

Side (make 2)Ch 2.Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, turn—1 sc.Row 2: Ch 1, working in back loop, 3 sc in sc, turn—3 sc.Row 3: Ch 1, working in back loops only here and throughout, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn—5 sc.Row 4 (increase row): Ch 1, sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each sc across to last 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last sc, turn—7 sc.Repeat Row 4 until perpendicular edges each measure 20”.Next Row: Ch 1, sc in each sc, turn.Next Row (decrease row): Ch 1, skip first sc, sc in each sc across to last 2 sc, sc2tog, turn. Repeat decrease row until 3 sts remain. Last Row: Ch 1, skip first sc, sc2tog—1 sc. Fasten off.

FINISHINGJoining Round: Holding wrong sides together, working through both thicknesses of sts and ends of rows, and working 3 sc in each corner, join yarn with sc in any st or row, sc evenly around 3 sides; insert pillow form, sc evenly in remaining sts and rows; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off.Weave in ends.

Stay Connected With:

Red Heart

Red Heart is one of the most trusted brands in yarn. For over 75 years, more people have chosen to make American heir-looms using Red Heart than any other yarn. Red Heart yarns stand for quality, largest color selection, fashion, and above all else, crafted with love. Whatev-er your creativity calls for, you’ll find it in the Red Heart family.

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