Farmhouse Crochet Pillow

Free crochet pattern for this farmhouse crochet pillow cover is also available at my Etsy shop: CrazyCoolCrochetUS.etsy.com

This richly textured crochet cushion cover is a perfect complement to your farmhouse style decor. This crochet pillow pattern will make you look like a crochet goddess. The pattern is actually fairly simple. If you are new to color changes within the body of the pattern, don’t worry. It is easy to learn!

Here is the basic pattern. The Etsy pattern has more detailed photos to go with the step-by-step instructions. Instructions for working with two yarns at once is included here and in the Etsy pattern.

This pillow fits in many different decor styles. The subtle colors used here make is so versatile. The design is unique and so interesting. It would make a great gift! Also, consider crochet pillows for teacher gifts. Give something no other parent will think to give! Use those crochet skills for the betterment of the world! Ok. Too much right? LOL

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Materials:

Medium Weight yarn- Brand used here: Red Heart Super Saver 8 oz, color Aran and 2.5 oz color Aran Fleck

Crochet hook size H

Back:

With color Aran, ch 57

Row 1:  sc in 2^nd ch from hook and in ea ch across. Turn. 56 sc

Row 2:  ch 1, sc in ea sc across. Turn

Repeat Row 2 to complete 18” length. Right side facing, sc 1 row along ea of two sides. Tie off. (Photo above shows front. Will sc edges for both front and back.)

Front:

Changing colors: See photo above. With current color and 2 loops on hook, complete sc by yarning over (yo) with next color. Keeping first color along the back of work, continue to bring along the row by fastening into a stitch every few stitches. See photos below. Needle is pointing to 1st color strand being fastened to work. 3rd photo shows front of work.

Begin with color Aran, ch 57

Row 1: sc in 2^nd ch from hook and in ea ch across. Turn. 56 sc

Row 2: ch 1, sc in ea sc across. Turn

Rows 3 – 10: ch 1, with Aran, sc in 1^st two sc, with color Aran Fleck (AF) sc in next 8 sc, *with Aran sc in next 3 sc, with AF sc in next 8 sc*. Repeat from * to * to last two sc, with Aran sc in last two sc. Turn.

Rows 11 – 14: Repeat row 2 with Aran. See photo above.

Repeat Rows 3 – 14 3 x.

Repeat Rows 3 – 12 1 x. Tie off. Sc 1 row along ea of two sides.

Attach Panels

With right sides together, sl with yarn needle along 3 sides. Turn right side out, insert pillow, sew remaining side closed.

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