Love Pillow Cover by Jo Edwards

Love Pillow Cover

Crochet
January 2022
Aran (8 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
5.0 mm (H)
685 - 700 yards (626 - 640 m)
Fits over a 12” high x 20” wide x 6” deep pillow insert
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

This Love Pillow Cover Crochet Pattern is an easy to follow, carefully designed pattern with a full-page chart/graph that works up quickly and will instantly spruce up your home decor. It creates a professional-looking, removable cushion cover for a 12″ high x 20″ wide x 6″ deep pillow insert. It’s a perfect crochet Valentine’s Day gift, crochet Wedding Gift pattern or anniversary present…truly any occasion for anyone you love!

ABOUT THE PATTERN

-Includes step by step instructions on how to make this pillow cover including instructions on how to crochet with two colors, how to assemble the pillow cover and a full page chart/graph.
- Is a great introduction to colorwork for beginners and is also great for more advanced crocheters who love colorwork (but experience with colorwork is not required).

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Skill Level: Easy (simple stitches and colorwork)

Final Size: The pattern creates a pillow/cushion/throw cover that fits over a 12” high x 20” wide x 6” deep pillow insert. The actual final Love Pillow Cover is 13” high x 21.5” wide

Gauge: 4” x 4” = 12 sc and 16 rows.

Yarn: Red Heart Comfort (or similar). This yarn is Worsted Weight (4) Medium, 98% acrylic, 12 oz, 340 g.
Colors used (as seen in the photos): Main Color (the background and back) = Grey/Silver (1 Skein: 600 yds/548 m) & Contrast Color (the word “love”) = White/Opal (approx 84 yds/77 m)

Crochet Hook Size: H/8 (5.00 mm) (or size needed to obtain gauge)

Pillow: one 12” high x 20” wide x 6” deep pillow insert

Other Materials: scissors, pins, yarn needle, measuring tape (optional: buttons for back)

Terminology: written in English for right-handed crochet using standard US crochet terminology.