Flower Pillow Cover Free Crochet Pattern – This throw pillow cover is crocheted in a simple half double crochet stitch, it is buttoned at the back to make it easy for changing and washing. To add glamour to the cover I have decorated it with a flower motif.
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Flower Pillow Cover UK
Free Crochet Pattern
Pattern Number CNC155
Scroll down the page for the USA format
Abbreviations UK
WS. Wrong Side
RS. Right Side
ch. Chain
htr. Half Treble Crochet
rpt. Repeat
ss. Slip Stitch
tch. Turning Chain
Base of ch. Work into first stitch
Size to fit an approx: 18 x 18 inch Pillow Pad
MaterialsFor great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn I have used approximately:-
30 grams of King Cole Comfort Aran in colour 1
220 grams of King Cole Comfort Aran in colour 2
5.50mm Clover Crochet Hook, 5 medium Buttons
TENSION – 4htr & 3 rows measures approx 1 inch
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Pillow Cover Front
Main Piece – With colour 1 make 31ch, ( RS) 1htr into 2nd ch from hook, 1htr into each ch to end. Turn. (30htr)
# Fasten off. Join in colour 2.
2nd Row – 1ch, 1htr into base of 1ch, 1htr into each htr to end. Turn.
Rpt 2nd Row four more times.
Fasten off. Join in colour 1.
Rpt 2nd Row once. #
Rpt from # to # 6 more times. You should have 43 rows worked in all.
Do Not Fasten off.
Working down first side of main piece, make 1ch, 1htr into base of 1ch, work 55htr evenly along into row ends to end. Turn. (56htr)
Place a colour marker each end of row
Rpt from # to # on main piece 3 times.
Fasten off. Join in colour 2.
Pillow Cover Back
Work into front loops only for this row, rpt 2nd Row from main piece.
Work though both loops from now on, rpt 2nd Row 43 more times. You should have 44 rows worked in all for back.
Fasten off.
Return to second side of main piece, with RS facing and colour 1, make 1ch, 1htr into base of 1ch, work 55htr evenly along into row ends to end. Turn. (56htr)
Place a colour marker each end of row.
Fasten off. Join in colour 2.
Button Flap – Working into front loops only for this row, rpt 2nd Row from main piece.
Working through both loops from now on rpt 2nd Row from main piece 9 more times.
Fasten off.
Flower Motif – Using the same hook and yarn as the cushion cover. Click HERE for the flower motif.
Finishing – With WS facing, fold work so both sets of markers meet on the base of the button flap, whip stitch both of the open sides together to make an envelope, weave in and trim off all loose ends of yarn, turn through to right side, attach flower motif to front of cover, sew 5 buttons evenly along button flap, tuck in over pillow pad and fasten through the gaps in the htr stitches on back of cover.
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See more free crochet patterns for the home:-
Granny Tissue Box – Organizer Basket – Warm Lapghan
Pin Cushion – Hand Towel – Picot Peaks Plant-Pot Mat – Throw Pillow
hope you enjoy all the designs, happy crocheting!
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Flower Pillow Cover USA
Free Crochet Pattern
Pattern Number CNC155
Abbreviations USA
WS. Wrong Side
RS. Right Side
ch. Chain
hdc. Half Double Crochet
rpt. Repeat
sl st. Slip Stitch
tch. Turning Chain
Base of ch. Work in first stitch
Size to fit an approx: 18 x 18 inch Pillow Pad
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn I have used approximately:-
30 grams of Lion Brand Pound of Love #4 in color 1
220 grams of Lion Brand Pound of Love in color 2
5.50mm Clover Crochet Hook, 5 medium Buttons
GAUGE – 4hdc & 3 rows measures approx 1 inch
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Pillow Cover Front
Main Piece – With color 1 ch31, ( RS) 1hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1hdc in each ch to end. Turn. (30hdc)
# Fasten off. Join in color 2.
2nd Row – ch1, 1hdc in base of ch1, 1hdc in each hdc to end. Turn.
Rpt 2nd Row four more times.
Fasten off. Join in color 1.
Rpt 2nd Row once. #
Rpt from # to # 6 more times. You should have 43 rows worked in all.
Do Not Fasten off.
Working down first side of main piece, ch1, 1hdc in base of ch1, work 55hdc evenly along in row ends to end. Turn. (56hdc)
Place a color marker each end of row
Rpt from # to # on main piece 3 times.
Fasten off. Join in color 2.
Pillow Cover Back
Work in front loops only for this row, rpt 2nd Row from main piece.
Work though both loops from now on, rpt 2nd Row 43 more times. You should have 44 rows worked in all for back.
Fasten off.
Return to second side of main piece, with RS facing and color 1, ch1, 1hdc in base of ch1, work 55hdc evenly along in row ends to end. Turn. (56hdc)
Place a color marker each end of row
Fasten off. Join in color 2.
Button Flap – Working in front loops only for this row, rpt 2nd Row from main piece.
Working through both loops from now on rpt 2nd Row from main piece 9 more times.
Fasten off.
Flower Motif – Using the same hook and yarn as the pillow cover. Click HERE for the flower motif.
Finishing – With WS facing, fold work so both sets of markers meet on the base of the button flap, whip stitch both of the open sides together to make an envelope, weave in and trim off all loose ends of yarn, turn through to right side, attach flower motif to front of cover, sew 5 buttons evenly along button flap, tuck in over pillow pad and fasten through the gaps in the htr stitches on back of cover.
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