Crochet Garfield Pillow Pattern

by Crafts Ideas 06/02/2024

Crochet Garfield pillow pattern is a delightful project that brings the iconic comic strip character to your home in the form of a cozy, decorative pillow. This pattern is ideal for both beginners and advanced crocheters, offering a fun and creative way to showcase your love for Garfield. With its vibrant orange color and charming facial features, this pillow is sure to be a favorite for Garfield fans of all ages.

To make your crochet Garfield pillow pattern, you’ll need some basic materials and a bit of crochet skill. The project involves creating the base pillow, followed by detailed features like Garfield’s eyes, mouth, ears, and stripes. This pattern allows for customization and creativity, making it a unique addition to your home décor.

Pattern Here

Materials Needed:

Orange, black, white, yellow, and pink yarn (worsted weight)
4.0 mm (G) crochet hook
Fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle
Scissors

Abbreviations:

ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
dec: decrease
inc: increase

Base Pillow:

Front and Back Panels (Make 2):
- Using orange yarn, ch 41.
- Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and each ch across (40 sc).
- Rows 2-50: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Joining Panels:
- Place front and back panels together, matching edges.
- Using orange yarn, sc around three sides, leaving the top open. Stuff with fiberfill, then sc the top closed.

Facial Features:

Eyes (Make 2):
- Using white yarn, make a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc in ring.
- Round 2: inc in each sc around (12 sc).
- Round 3: (sc, inc) around (18 sc).
- Round 4: (2 sc, inc) around (24 sc).
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Pupils (Make 2):
- Using black yarn, make a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc in ring.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Nose:
- Using pink yarn, ch 4.
- Round 1: sc in second ch from hook, sc in next, 3 sc in last ch.
- Working on opposite side, sc in next ch, 2 sc in last ch (8 sc).
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Mouth and Cheeks:
- Using yellow yarn, ch 21.
- Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and each ch across (20 sc).
- Rows 2-6: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
- Sew mouth and cheeks to front panel, shaping them as desired.
Ears (Make 2):
- Using orange yarn, ch 10.
- Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and each ch across (9 sc).
- Rows 2-7: ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc across to last 2 sts, sc2tog.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
- Attach black yarn, sc around the edge of the ear.
- Sew ears to the top of the pillow.

Stripes:

Stripes (Make as needed):
- Using black yarn, ch 16.
- Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and each ch across (15 sc).
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
- Sew stripes onto the sides of the pillow.

Assembly:

Sew the eyes, nose, and mouth to the front panel, positioning them correctly.
Attach the pupils to the eyes.
Sew the ears to the top of the pillow.
Add stripes to the sides of the pillow.

Your crochet Garfield pillow is now complete! Enjoy your charming new creation.