Santa Pillow by Debra Arch

Santa Pillow

Crochet
December 2011
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
3.75 mm (F)
4.0 mm (G)
6.5 mm (K)
305 yards (279 m)
13 1/2 inches high x 12 1/2 inches wide
US
English
This pattern is available from e-patternscentral.com for $3.49.

Thick, super-bulky yarn gives plush texture to this whimsical Santa pillow that will add a touch of cheer to your decor!

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Materials:

  • Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): 150 yds #376 burgundy; 25 yds each #334 buff and #312 black
  • Red Heart Classic medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (3 1/2/oz 190 yds/100g per skein): 35 yds #111 eggshell
  • Red Heart Light & Lofty super bulky (super chunky) weight acrylic yarn (6 oz/140 yds/170g per skein): 3 oz #9316 puff
  • Sizes F/5/3.75mm, G/6/4mm and K/10 1/2/6.5mm crochet hooks or sizes needed to obtain gauge
  • Tapestry needle
  • La Mode #20549 3/8-inch black buttons: 2
  • Fiberfill
  • Rose blush
  • Cotton swab

Gauge:
Size K hook and puff: 9 sc = 4 inches; 10 sc rows = 4 inches;
Size K hook and 2 strands bur-gundy held tog: 5 sc = 2 inches; 6 sc rows = 2 inches
Sizes F & G hooks and worsted weight yarn: 4 sc = 1 inch; 4 sc rows = 1 inch