Cuddle up with the Whales & Waves Pillow! This adorable, perfectly retro decorative pillow is the matching pair to the Whales & Waves Blanket -- both designs are included in my new book, Crochet Retro Blankets in 1 Week, alongside 19 other matching throw & pillow sets.

This pattern is best suited for advanced beginners. The pattern produces a decorative pillow is 10” (25 cm) wide and 9” (23 cm) long, and it has instructions to adjust for other possible sizes. It is worked row-by-row with color changes to create the nautical motifs.

The pattern is written in English using US terminology. It includes step-by-step instructions and images.

Materials:
5mm crochet hook
275 total yds (251 m) of aran/worsted/size 4 yarn (depends on size)
~150g polyfil stuffing
Scissors
Stitch markers
Bobbin holders (I used bobby pins)

I used Lion Brand Pound of Love to make this. I recommend using a similar acrylic or wool for your own project.