 Are you ready for another new crochet pattern release? I can't tell you how hard it was to keep all of these new designs secret! This is the new Queen of Hearts Bolster Pillow crochet pattern. Here is a little information so you know what you're getting: ~Includes many photos for stitch placement AND a stitch chart for those who prefer charts ~ Includes instructions to crochet your own 6"x16" bolster pillow form if you don't want to purchase one ~ The detailed center section is worked first in rows and then the sides are worked directly around the edges ~ The ends are open so you can easily remove the pillow cover for washing or swapping out for various colors or patterns Skill Level: Intermediate Terms: US crochet terminology Materials: Caron Simply Soft 4ww yarn or similar such as Red Heart Soft or Bernat Satin 385 yards Taupe, 108-451 yards White (108 yards for cover only, 343 yards pillow base only) Stitch markers 6”x16” Bolster Pillow OR 1 - 1.5 pounds Polly Fill Stuffing Finished Size: 6” diameter x 21” wide (Fits a 6” x 16” Bolster) Hook: Sizes E, H & K Gauge: (H hook) 13 dc & 7 rows = 4” Stitches/Abbreviations: ch - chain, CL - cluster, FP - Front Post, st(s) - stitch(es), sl st - slip stitch, yo - yarn over, sc - single crochet, hdc - half double crochet, dc - double crochet, dtr - double treble crochet RS - right side, WS - wrong side Special Stitches: Foundation Chain: If you’re unfamiliar with how to work foundation chains, this photo tutorial may help http://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2014/12/hdc-chainless-foundation.html (IF you prefer working the basic chain, you can do so by chaining the required amount +2, turn and hdc in 2nd chain from hook and each chain across) Front Post Double Treble Cluster (FPdtrCL): *Yo 3x, insert hook from front to back to front of indicated st, yo, pull up a loop, [yo and pull through 2 loops on hook]3x,* repeat from *to* 2 more times, yo and pull through all 4 loops on hook 2-dc Cluster (2-dc CL): (uses one st), [yo, insert hook into st indicated, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook]2x, yo and pull through all 3 loops on hook Double Crochet 2 together (dc2tog): yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook, yo, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook, yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook Beginning Standing stitches: These stitches are used to start each row in place of a turning chain If you are unfamiliar with working these stitches, you can find a video tutorial here: http://jessieathome.com/crochet-techniques-chainless-row-turns-sc-hdc-dc/ Note: If you prefer to use turning chains, chain the amount needed for the first stitch height and then work a regular sc, hdc or dc in the very first stitch as written. Do not use the chain as a stitch. Standing sc: At the end of the previous row, remove loop from hook, turn work, insert hook in loop, insert hook in very first st, yo and pull through, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook Standing dc: At the end of the previous row, remove loop from hook, turn work, insert hook in loop, lengthen loop to height of dc, holding loop on hook, wrap hook from front to back around loop, insert hook from front to back of very first st, yo and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo and pull through 2 loops on hook, yo and pull through remaining 2 loops on hook Reverse sc: Working from left to right, insert hook from front to back in next stitch to the right, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook Single Crochet 2 together (sc2tog): Insert hook in indicated stitch, yo and pull up a loop, insert hook into next indicated stitch, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through all 3 loops on hook New release special offer |
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