Patriotic Crochet Pillow

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in red, white, blue, black, pink, and beige
• Crochet hook (size appropriate for your yarn)
• Fiberfill
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Techniques Used:

• Magic ring
• Single crochet (sc)
• Double crochet (dc)
• Half double crochet (hdc)
• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Chain stitch (ch)
• Increasing and decreasing stitches

Pattern:

Pillow Front:

1. Base:
   • Using beige yarn, chain enough to cover the width of the pillow.
   • Row 1: Single crochet in the second chain from hook and in each chain across.
   • Rows 2-20: Chain 1, turn. Single crochet in each stitch across.
   • Switch to red yarn for the stripes:
     • Row 21-23: Single crochet in each stitch across.
   • Switch to white yarn:
     • Row 24-26: Single crochet in each stitch across.
   • Repeat alternating red and white until you reach the desired height.
2. Stars Section:
   • Using blue yarn, make a magic ring.
   • Round 1: 6 sc in ring (6).
   • Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
   • Round 3: Sc in next stitch, 2 sc in next stitch repeat around (18).
   • Continue increasing until you reach the desired size for the blue section.
   • Create small stars using white yarn:
     • Magic ring, chain 2.
     • Round 1: 10 sc in ring, join with sl st.
     • Round 2: Ch 3, sc in second chain from hook, hdc in next chain, sl st in next sc repeat around.
     • Fasten off and weave in ends.
   • Sew stars onto the blue section.

Face and Features:

1. Eyes:
   • Using black yarn, chain 6.
   • Row 1: Single crochet in second chain from hook and in each chain across.
   • Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
2. Cheeks:
   • Using pink yarn, make a magic ring.
   • Round 1: 6 sc in ring (6).
   • Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
   • Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
3. Mouth:
   • Using black yarn, chain 12.
   • Row 1: Single crochet in second chain from hook and in each chain across.
   • Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Bow Tie:

1. Bow:
   • Using blue yarn, chain 15.
   • Row 1: Single crochet in second chain from hook and in each chain across.
   • Rows 2-6: Chain 1, turn. Single crochet in each stitch across.
   • Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
2. Center Wrap:
   • Chain 5, single crochet in each chain across for 3 rows.
   • Wrap around the center of the bow and sew in place.

Pillow Back:

1. Solid Color:
   • Using beige yarn, chain enough to cover the width of the pillow.
   • Row 1: Single crochet in the second chain from hook and in each chain across.
   • Continue working in single crochet rows until you reach the height of your pillow.

Assembly:

1. Sew the eyes, cheeks, and mouth onto the front of the pillow.
2. Attach the bow tie below the face.
3. Place the front and back pieces together with the right sides facing each other.
4. Join the pieces using single crochet along the edges, leaving one side open for inserting the pillow form.
5. Insert the pillow form and close the remaining side with single crochet.
6. Weave in all loose ends and ensure all parts are securely attached.

Your patriotic crochet pillow is now complete and ready to bring a touch of charm and national pride to your home decor. Enjoy crafting and sharing this delightful piece!