Block Insertion Pillow Top Pattern #246

Softer crochet threads may be used, if preferred. The finished size will be correspondingly larger because of the size of the thread.

These instructions are for a 20-inch square pillow top. The design is worked in four sections and then sewed together. The lower right hand portion of the design is a simple grouping of tr and ch. The upper right hand section can be crocheted by following the working chart illustrated here.

To begin tr mesh block, ch 128, turn.

1 tr in 4th ch from hook, 1 tr in each of the next 3 sts, * ch 1, skip 1, 1 tr in next, ch 1, skip 1, 1 tr in next, ch 3, skip 3, 1 tr in each of next 5 sts, and repeat from * to end of ch (10 ch-3 sps with 5 tr after last sp). Ch 4, turn.

1 tr in each of next 4 tr of previous row, * ch 3, skip ch-3, 1 tr in next tr, ch 1, skip ch-1, 1 tr in next, ch 1, skip ch-1, 1 tr in each of the next 5 tr, and repeat from * to end of row. Ch 4, turn.

Repeat 2nd row. Make a second section like this one.

To begin insertion block, ch 130, 1 tr in 4th ch from hook, and follow diagram. Each sp is ch-3 and 1 tr, each bl is 4 tr, not counting tr with which preceding bl or sp was closed. When this insertion block is completed, make a second one.

Place the four blocks in position as illustrated, and whip together carefully.