Inspiration For Crochet Pillow
My Peace Out 2020 crochet pillow free pattern was inspired by the crappy year, 2020. I think we can all agree that 2020 STUNK! Between the COVID-19 pandemic and the hatred seen across the country, we are all glad to see the year in the past. I LOVE peace signs, so creating a pillow to say goodbye to 2020 was perfect.
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This crochet pillow free pattern is the perfect project for a number of reasons. First, it is a project that won’t take forever to complete. Second, the pattern uses bobble stitches and single crochets. Third, you can use any color and really any weight 4 yarn to make it your own. And finally, once the pillow is stuffed with a nice, soft pillow insert, it’s cozy enough to take a nap on.
This crochet pillow free pattern is easy enough for someone that is new to crochet but looks as if you have been doing it for years. The Peace Out 2020 pillow is perfect to gift for a housewarming, engagement, birthday, or for your own home.
Yarn
For this crochet pillow free pattern I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease yarn. I love this yarn for this project for many reasons. First, I love the rustic look of the yarn. Second, this yarn is very affordable at $4.99. Add a coupon to that and you really cut the costs. Third, this yarn is available in a variety of colors so it will suit anyones tastes. Finally, I have found that this yarn is widely available at most craft stores.
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Crochet Pillow Free Pattern
Project Details
Yarn – Lion Brand Wool-Ease, Weight 4 Medium, (80% Acrylic, 20% Wool, 197 yards/180m/3oz/85g, Color – (A) Wheat – 3 skeins, (B) Oxford Grey – 1 skein
Hook Size – US J-10/6mm
Gauge – 4” square = 13 sts x 18 rows
Finished size – 16” W x 16” H
Stitch markers may also be used to help with seaming.
Will need a tapestry needle, scissors, and 16” x 16” pillow insert.
Abbreviations
bo bobble stitch
ch chain
dc double crochet
rep repeat
rs right side
sc single crochet
sp space
st(s) stitch(es)
yo yarn over
Stitch Description
Bobble stitch: *Yo, insert hook into stitch, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through two loops; repeat from * in same st until you have 6 loops on your hook. Yo, pull through all 6 loops.
All single crochet stitches are worked as follows: insert hook into stitch, yarn under and bring the hook from back to front, draw yarn through the stitch and up onto the working area of the crochet hook, you will have two loops on the hook. Yo and draw through both loops on the hook. Yarn under was used for this project for a slant/twisted look with increased tension.
Pattern Notes
- Ch 1 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch.
- Do not skip first stitch in each row.
- After ch 54, work in back bump for Row 1. Rotate the chain toward you and insert your hook though the back bump loop.
- Even rows are right side of the pillow.
Crochet Pillow Free Pattern
Front of pillow
Begin: with color A ch 54.
Row 1: sc into back bump in second ch from hook and in each ch across; ch 1, turn. (53)
Row 2: sc across; ch 1, turn. (53)
Row 3 – 15: rep Row 2.
Row 16: sc 22, [bo, sc] 5 times, sc 21; ch 1, turn.
Row 17: rep Row 2.
Row 18: sc 20, bo, sc 5, bo, sc 5, bo, sc 20; ch 1, turn.
Row 19: rep Row 2.
Row 20: sc 18, bo, sc 7, bo, sc 7, bo, sc 18; ch 1, turn.
Row 21: rep Row 2.
Row 22: sc 16, bo, sc 9, bo, sc 9, bo, sc 16; ch 1, turn.
Row 23: rep Row 2.
Row 24: sc 14, bo, sc 11, bo, sc 11, bo, sc 14; ch 1, turn.
Row 25: rep Row 2.
Row 26: sc 12, bo, sc 13, bo, sc 13, bo, sc 12; ch 1, turn.
Row 27: rep Row 2.
Row 28: sc 11, bo, sc 14, bo, sc 14, bo, sc 11; ch 1, turn.
Row 29: rep Row 2.
Row 30: sc 10, bo, sc 15, bo, sc 15, bo, sc 10; ch 1, turn.
Row 31: rep Row 2.
Row 32: sc 9, bo, sc 16, bo, sc 16, bo, sc 9; ch 1 turn.
Row 33: rep Row 2.
Row 34: sc 8, bo, sc 17, bo, sc 17, bo, sc 8; ch 1, turn.
Row 35: rep Row 2.
Row 36: rep row 26.
Row 37: rep Row 2.
Row 38: sc 8, bo, sc 15, bo, sc, bo, sc, bo, sc 15, bo, sc 8; ch 1, turn.
Row 39: rep Row 2.
Row 40: sc 8, bo, sc 14, bo, sc 2, bo, sc 2, bo, sc 14, bo, sc 8; ch 1, turn.
Row 41: rep Row 2.
Row 42: sc 8, bo, sc 13, bo, sc 3, bo, sc 3, bo, sc 13, bo, sc 8; ch 1, turn.
Row 43: rep Row 2.
Row 44: sc 9, bo, sc 11, bo, sc 4, bo, sc 4, bo, sc 11, bo, sc 9; ch 1, turn.
Row 45: rep Row 2.
Row 46: sc 10, bo, sc 9, bo, sc 5, bo, sc 5, bo, sc 9, bo, sc 10; ch 1, turn.
Row 47: rep Row 2.
Row 48: sc 11, bo, sc 7, bo, sc 6, bo, sc 6, bo, sc 7, bo, sc 11; ch 1, turn.
Row 49: rep Row 2.
Row 50: sc 12, bo, sc 5, bo, sc 7, bo, sc 7, bo, sc 5, bo, sc 12; ch 1, turn.
Row 51: rep Row 2.
Row 52: sc 14, bo, sc 2, bo, sc 8, bo, sc 8, bo, sc 2, bo, sc 14; ch 1, turn.
Row 53: rep Row 2.
Row 54: sc 16, bo, sc 9, bo, sc 9, bo, sc 16; ch 1, turn.
Row 55: rep Row 2.
Row 56: sc 18, bo, sc 7, bo, sc 7, bo, sc 18; ch 1, turn.
Row 57: rep Row 2.
Row 58: sc 20, bo, sc 5, bo, sc 5, bo, sc 20; ch 1, turn.
Row 59: rep Row 2.
Row 60: sc 22, [bo, sc] 5 times, sc 21; ch 1, turn.
Rows 61 – 73: rep Row 2. Then, fasten off, weave in ends.
Back of pillow
Begin: with color A ch 54.
Row 1: sc into back bump in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; ch 1, turn. (53)
Row 2 – 73: sc across; ch 1, turn. Finally, fasten off, weave in ends. (53)
Border
Next, line up both sides of pillow with rs facing out.
Note: Line up both sides and secure them with stitch markers to hold in place.
Round 1: Attach color A in corner st, work 3 sc in corner sp , sc 51 across, 3 sc in corner sp, sc 51 down side working approximately 2 sc for each 3 rows, 3 sc in corner sp, sc 51 across, 3 sc in corner sp. At this point insert your 16” x 16” pillow. With stitch markers, hold the two sides closed while working sc 51 down the last side of the pillow border. Then, fasten off, weave in ends.
Round 2: With color B, sl st to join in back loop of second sc of 3 sc corner, *3 sc in back loop of corner sc, sc back loop only in each st to next corner st; rep from * around, sl st in first sc of corner. Then, fasten off, weave in ends.
Round 3: With color A, sl st to join in back loop of second sc of 3 sc corner, *3 sc in back loop of corner sc, sc back loop only in each st to next corner st; rep from * around, sl st in first sc of corner. Finally, fasten off, weave in ends.
