Patriotic Crochet Pillow: A Cozy Addition to Your Home Decor

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in red, white, and blue
• Crochet hook (size appropriate for your yarn)
• Fiberfill or pillow insert
• 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. Stripes:
   • Using red yarn, chain enough to cover the width of your pillow.
   • Row 1: Single crochet in the second chain from hook and in each chain across.
   • Row 2: Chain 1, turn. Single crochet in each stitch across.
   • Repeat Row 2 until you have 3 rows of red.
   • Switch to white yarn and repeat the same steps for 3 rows.
   • Alternate between red and white until you have the desired number of stripes.
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 evenly 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 in an even pattern.

Pillow Back:

1. Solid Color:
   • Using a single color (blue, red, or white), chain enough to cover the width of your 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. Place the front and back pieces together with the right sides facing each other.
2. Join the pieces using single crochet along the edges, leaving one side open for inserting the pillow form.
3. Insert the pillow form and close the remaining side with single crochet.
4. Weave in all loose ends and ensure all parts are securely attached.

Your patriotic crochet pillow is now complete and ready to add a touch of national pride to your home decor. Enjoy the warmth and comfort it brings!