tutorial - chunky crochet sofa pillow cover by tara schreyer

Chunky knits are everywhere and we can see why. It is gorgeous and brings a cozy feel to any room. I wanted to try my hand at it and this was my creation. Want to make your own?

Materials
- 4 Balls of Loops & Threads™ Ginormous (100 yds/92m;15.8 oz/450 g)
- 25 mm (Size 50) crochet hook
- 120" (10') of 1.25" ribbon
- body pillow (measuring approx. 45" x 16")


Finished Size
Approximately 45" (114.3 cm) x 16" (43.2 cm). It has lots of stretch in these stitches.

Gauge
8 slip stitches x 8 rows = 6" square

Instructions for the Chunky Crochet Sofa Pillow Cover

Pillow Front/Back (make 2)

Chain 21.

Row 1: Working in back humps of chains, slip stitch in 2nd chain from hook and in each chain to end, turn - 20 sts. (Mark the first and last stitches of row with a stitch marker as it is easy to miss these stitches. Continue to move markers with each row.)
Row 2: (Mark as right side) Chain 1, working in the front loops only, 1 slip stitch in each stitch to end, turn - 20 sts
Row 3: Chain 1, working in the back loops only, 1 slip stitch in each stitch to end, turn - 20 sts
Rows 4 - 67: Repeat Rows 2 & 3 thirty-two more times
Row 68: Slip stitch in back loops only in each slip stitch to end - 20 sts
Fasten off, leaving a very long strand for stitching up the length of the pillow.

Finishing
Lining up the first and last rows, place wrong sides together and slip stitch the two panels together along the long edges. Leave the short edges open. 

Stuff the pillow into the pillow cover.

Cut four 1.25" ribbon into 30" (2.5') lengths. On the side of the pillow, weave two of the ribbons through a few loops on the inside of the pillow at the 7th stitch from each side.

 
 Tie into a bow or knot and trim the ends to the desired length. Repeat on other side.

Don't forget to share your finished projects on Ravelry. Can't wait to see everyone's projects!!

tara.

new crochet pattern - peekaboo ladders accent pillow by kim miller.

Peekaboo Ladders Accent Pillow by Kim Miller

Skill Level: Easy

Breath new life into your favorite space with this natural cotton, decorative pillow cover! This pillow cover is easy to crochet, and features an open work ladder stitch on the front...allowing your favorite accent colour to peek through. 

This well written crochet pattern has lots of illustrations to help you to successfully complete you project. The front panel is a 2 row repeat that is easy to memorize, and the back panel is worked almost entirely in single crochet (as illustrated in the third picture).

The pattern calls for 1 large ball of Lily® Sugar'n Cream 100% Cotton [400 g (14 oz)/650 meters (710 yds) per ball], a 4.25 mm (G) crochet hook, 4 – 35 mm (1.4”) buttons, and a yarn needle. This crochet pattern uses the following stitches: slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet, and reverse single crochet.

The finished pillow cover measures approximately 17x17” and fits a 18x18” pillow form. Please note that the finished size will be affected by the gauge and the brand of yarn. 

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kim.

new crochet pattern - bed of flowers baby blanket by tara schreyer.

Skill Level: Intermediate

This baby blanket is sweet and delicate. A perfect gift for the new mom-to-be. It is made up of 48 individual motifs that are joined as you go. I’ve chosen to make a baby blanket but there is no end to the colour combinations and sizes that you make. Turn it into a queen bed cover, a table cloth, a scarf, a pillow. Your only limit is your imagination.

This well written crochet pattern includes figure pictures and a chart to serve as a visual aid to the written instructions. The pattern is made up of basic crochet stitches and uses a total of 600 yds of worsted weight yarn - 200 yds of Color A; 200 yds of Color B; and 300 yds of Color C

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tara.

new tunisian crochet pattern - earl grey hot pad by tara schreyer.

Skill Level: Easy

This crocheted hot pad brings a bit of old fashion charm into the modern kitchen. The pattern is simple yet beautiful. It is made using a bulky cord, giving it amazing texture and sturdiness. Both sides are equally gorgeous making it completely reversible.

This pattern recommends using 49 yds of Schoeller+Stahl "Anya" cording and a 8.00 mm (L) tunisian crochet hook.

Finished measurement: 7.5" (19 cm) x 7.5" (19 cm)

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tara.