Crochet Pattern Queen of Hearts Bolster Pillow and Pillow Cover
Every room needs a pillow and the Queen of Hearts Bolster Pillow is a great addition to every room! This crochet pattern is gives a warm and welcoming effect to your home decor. With the ability to easily remove the cover, you can swap out pillow covers for any reason. Have fun crocheting the Queen of Hearts Bolster Pillow in the colors of every season or maybe a few different colors to place in different rooms throughout the year. No matter your decor style, you'll enjoy this design!
Coordinating crochet patterns:
Queen of Hearts Rectangle Pillow
Queen of Hearts Home Decor Collection (includes pillow and throw pattern)
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 Poly 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
*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
(c) 2018 Copyright by Kate Wagstaff of Crafting Friends Designs
(c) 2018 Photo Copyright by Ash & CO
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