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Friday, January 20, 2017

True Blue Throw Pillows - Free Crochet Pattern from guest contributor

This free crochet pillow cower pattern is brought to you by our guest, Abbey from The Firefly Hook. An easy pattern, great for beginners also!

True Blue Throw Pillows - Free Crochet Pattern


True Blue Throw Pillows

Written instructions and pictures Copyright 2016 Abbey Swanson

Yarn: Wool and the Gang Crazy Sexy Wool (80m/87yds/200g per skein); 2 skeins in Midnight Blue (MC), 2 skeins in Stonewash Blue (CC).

True Blue Throw Pillows - Free Crochet Pattern
Hook: 12 mm

Gauge: 2 sts = 1”

Other materials: 2 12” pillows that can be re-covered.

Makes 2 12” pillows

Abbreviations:
ch—chain
hdc—half double crochet
MC—main color
CC—contrasting color

Pattern:
Make 2 in MC and 2 in CC.

Ch 22.

Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook (counts as 1 hdc) and in each ch across. (20 hdc)

Row 2: (WS) Ch 2 (counts as 1 hdc), working in closest front loop hdc in each st across.

Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as 1 hdc), hdc in each st across.

Rows 4 – 15: Rep rows 2 and 3. Finish off.

With WS facing, sew 2 squares together (1 MC and 1 CC) on 3 sides. Insert pillow and sew final side together. Repeat with second pillow.

Many thanks to Abbey for sharing this lovely pillow cower pattern with our readers!

Check out also her first guest post on My Hobby is Crochet blog - The Dogwood Cowl Pattern!

For more beautiful patterns, please visit Abbey's Blog - The Firefly Hook and her Ravelry Page.

You can also find Abbey on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Drawing inspiration from the artistry of everyday life, crochet teacher and designer Abbey Swanson of the Firefly Hook creates patterns that mirror the intricacies and grandeur of all the things that she loves best: from wildflowers to skyscrapers.
The architecture of her designs often honors a particular geographical or cultural moment. Her mission is to motivate a new generation of crocheters with a new and fresh reputation for crochet.

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