Sun & Flower Pillows by Heidi Gustad

Sun & Flower Pillows

Crochet
June 2019
Jumbo (0-4 wpi) ?
5 stitches and 5.5 rows = 4 inches
in single crochet
19.0 mm (S)
50 - 55 yards (46 - 50 m)
The center, stuffed circle of each finished pillow measures approx. 12 inches in diameter. Including the rays/petals, the finished pillows each measure approx. 18 inches in diameter, tip to tip.
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

Each pillow requires less than one total skein of Berroco Macro to crochet. Two colors are required to make the flower option, which is where the “1-2 skeins of Berroco Macro yarn in 1-2 colors” comes in in the Supplies section of this pattern.

Skill level: basic

Supplies
1-2 skeins of Berroco Macro yarn in 1-2 colors. See note below on color & quantity requirements. Pictured colors: Snowy Owl Eyes (yellow), Marine (blue) & Puffin Beak (orange).
US S (19 mm) crochet hook
tapestry needle for weaving in ends
small pillow form, foam, or other material for stuffing

Abbreviations & Terms
rnd- round
magic ring- an adjustable starting round.
ch- chain
sc- single crochet
sl- slip
sc 2 in next st- sc 2 times in same st
rep from - repeat the instructions following the asterisk as directed
(X sts)– X is the number of sts that are now in the rnd
Clr A – color A (Pictured: Yellow for Sun Pillow, Orange for Flower)
Clr B – color B (Pictured: Blue for Flower Pillow, n/a for Sun)

Gauge & Dimensions: Approx. 5 sc x 5.5 rows = 4 inches (10 cm). The center, stuffed circle of each finished pillow measures approx. 12 inches in diameter. Including the rays/petals, the finished pillows each measure approx. 18 inches in diameter, tip to tip.