This design merges the artistry of intarsia crochet with the practicality of a charming pocket, offering both beauty and functionality in one project. The intricate colorwork brings the butterfly to life, accentuating its graceful wings in vibrant hues. Meanwhile, the reverse side features a handy pocket, perfect for storing your favorite book, the TV remote, or other essentials. This versatile addition adds both decorative charm and practical organization to your living space.
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The estimated amount of yarn you will need:

Any DK weight #3 yarn.

A = 220 YD.
B = 46 YD.
C = 46 YD.
D = 22 YD.

Total Estimated Yardage = 334YDS

HOOK & OTHER MATERIALS
• US Size E/4 (3.5mm) crochet hook
• 16” x 16” pillow insert
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

SIZES/FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
16” x 16”/40 cm x 40 cm

GAUGE
19 sc and 21 rows = 4”/10 cm

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Pattern notes:

Pattern is written in US terms.
The 1st stitch of each row should be placed into the same stitch as the turning chain.
The turning chain does not count as 1st stitch of the row.
The odd rows are the right side, and the even rows will be the wrong side.
Pillowcase is worked in Single Crochet Stitch.
The pattern is written as a color abbreviation, for example: A 10 means 10 single crochet in the color White.
The color change is made with the final yarn over and pull-through of the last stitch before the color change. For Example: with color A, insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop with color B, yarn over and draw through both loops on hook, continue with color B stitches.
Pillowcase is worked up using the Intarsia Crochet and Fair Isle crochet methods.
For Intarsia, you will not carry the non-working yarn. Let the yarn hang from the last stitch. You will have a bobbin or ball of yarn attached to each color block section of your project (Designer uses Intarsia in the large white spaces).
For Fair Isle, the non-working yarn creates floats behind the work (Designer uses it in the butterfly section).

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This pattern is featured in the February 2023 issue of Happily Hooked Magazine.