Buffalo Plaid Felted Pillow by Maria O'Keefe

Buffalo Plaid Felted Pillow

Crochet
September 2019
Aran (8 wpi) ?
14.5 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in single crochet
5.0 mm (H)
12 x 16"
US
English

Buffalo plaid is a classic cabin look that evokes a relaxed and cozy lifestyle. This simple pillow is easy to crochet and becomes flannel soft once felted in the washing machine. Give it a try; you’ll love the results!

Pillow front is constructed with three different colored single crochet motifs which are then seamed together. Back panels are also in single crochet and button down back. Crocheted fringe is added to sides when front and back panels are crocheted together. Completed pillow is then felted in a washing machine to reduce stitch definition and to make a slightly denser fabric.

Yarn: Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Worsted (85% Wool, 15% Mohair; 190 yards 174 meters/113 grams): M81 Red Baron (A, 2 skeins), M101 Bing Cherry (B, 2 skeins), M05 Onyx (C, 1 skein).

Notions: Safety pins, tapestry needle, 12” x 16” pillow form, three 1” buttons (La Petite #685), sewing needle and thread.