Sweetheart Pillow

by Christine Lucas

Copyright 2012 Christine Lucas. This pattern is for Personal Use Only. Any reproduction and/or distribution of this pattern, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited without expressed written consent by the author.

Sweetheart Pillow Materials A) Lion Brand Homespun Candy Apple - Approx. 93 yds H/8-5.00MM crochet hook Polyester Fiberfil Darning Needle size 13 Abbreviations TW Turn Work hdc half double crochet sc single crochet ch(s) chain(s) st(s) stitch(s) sl st slip stitch

(Alternate Pink version made with Lion Brand Homespun Coral Gables) Gauge Swatch 5 sts x 5 Rows = 2 x 2 swatch Finished Project Size 4.5H x6W

Heart Make 2 Using Color A and leaving a 6 length, Row 1: Ch 4, TW, 2 hdc in third ch from hook, 3 hdc in next st 5 sts Row 2: Ch 2, TW, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each of next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st 7 sts Row 3: Ch 2, TW, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each of next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st 9 sts Row 4: Ch 2, TW, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each of next 8 sts 10 sts Row 5: Ch 2, TW, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each of next 9 sts 11 sts Row 6: Ch 2, TW, 1 hdc in each of next 10 sts, 2 hdc in next st 12 sts Row 7: Ch 2, TW, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each of next 9 sts 11 sts Row 8: Ch 2, TW, 1 hdc in each of next 8 sts, hdc next 2 sts tog 9 sts Row 9: Ch 2, TW, hdc next 2 sts tog, 1 hdc in each of next 6 sts, 4 hdc in next st 11 sts Row 10: Ch 2, TW, 1 hdc in each of next 9 sts, hdc next 2 sts tog 10 sts Row 11: Ch 2, TW, hdc next 2 sts tog, 1 hdc in each of next 8 sts 9 sts Row 12: Ch 2, TW, hdc next 2 sts tog, 1 hdc in each of next 5 sts, hdc next 2 sts tog 7 sts

Copyright 2012 Christine Lucas. This pattern is for Personal Use Only. Any reproduction and/or distribution of this pattern, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited without expressed written consent by the author.

Row 13: Ch 2, TW, hdc next 2 sts tog, 1 hdc in next st, hdc next 2 sts tog, hdc next 2 sts tog 4 sts Row 14: Ch 2, TW, hdc next 2 sts tog, hdc next 2 sts tog 2 sts Begin working in rounds around the shape youve just created. Rnd 1: Ch 2, TW, 2 hdc in each of next 2 sts, 2 hdc in the end of each of the next 14 rows, 2 hdc in each of next 2 chs, 2 hdc in the end of each of the next 14 rows, sl st last hdc to first hdc 64 sts Rnd 2: Ch 2, TW, 1 hdc in each of next 40 sts, hdc next 2 sts tog, hdc next 2 sts tog, sc next 2 sts tog, sc next 2 sts tog, hdc next 2 sts tog, hdc next 2 sts tog, 1 hdc in each of next 12 sts, sl st last hdc to first hdc 58 sts Fasten off. Tie off and weave in ends. Using a 60 length of matching yarn and aligning shapes, whip stitch pieces together. Stuff pillow before completely attaching the two pieces together. Tie off and weave in ends.

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Copyright 2012 Christine Lucas. This pattern is for Personal Use Only. Any reproduction and/or distribution of this pattern, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited without expressed written consent by the author.