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Pansy Pillow Pattern
Crocheted pansy appliqué on a round black rug-yarn pillow. Originally published in Current Attractions.
Materials
- Plastic Crochet Hook · Size H or any size hook which will result in stitch gauge
Pattern instructions
Pansy
With Lavender ch 8, join to form a ring, * ch 3, 3 dc in ring, ch 3, turn.
2 dc in same space, 3 dc in each of next 2 dc, 3 dc in top of ch 3, ch 3, turn.
2 dc in same space, 1 dc in each dc, work 3 dc in turning ch, ch 3, turn.
Same as last row but ch 1 to turn.
1 sc in each of next 2 sts, 1 sdc in each of next 2 sts (sdc: yo hook, insert in st, pull through, yo and pull through all loops at one time), 1 dc in each of next 12 sts, 1 sdc in each of next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of next 2 sts, ch 1, turn. Repeat last row twice, sl st down side of petal, sl st into ring, repeat from * of 1st row twice, cut Lavender.
Attach Lilac in ring, ch 3 and work 4 dc in ring, ch 3, turn. 2nd ROW: 2 dc in same space, 3 dc in each remaining st. 3rd and 4th ROWS: Same as 3rd row of Lavender petal. 5th ROW: 1 dc in each st, ch 1, turn. 6th ROW: 1 sc in each of next 2 sts, 1 sdc in each of next 2 sts, 1 dc in each of next 15 sts, 1 sdc in each of next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of next 2 sts, ch 1, turn. Repeat last row twice, cut yarn. Attach Lilac in ring, and work 1 more petal in same manner, cut yarn. Work a row of sc around all petals working Lavender on Lilac petals, and Lilac on the 3 Lavender petals. With Yellow and Orange embroider the Lavender petals as illustrated using long and short sts.
Pillow
Work in back loop of sts throughout.
With Black ch 2, 8 sc in 2nd st from hook, do not join this or following rounds. Place a marker at beg of each round.
2 sc in each sc.
* Sc in 1st sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * all around.
Inc 8 sts evenly spaced all around, but do not work inc over inc of previous round. Repeat 4th round until there are 12 inc rounds. Then work even until section measures 14 inches, cut yarn. Work another section in same manner.
Finishing
Cut 2 sections allowing about ½ inch all around for seams. Seam allowing opening for filling. Fill with shredded foam rubber. Sew opening closed.
Weave pillow sections tog in back loop of sts all around leaving an opening. Insert lining in pillow and sew opening closed. Tack petals in position having the 2 Lilac petals at top.
