The crochet hook case that I have had since I first started crocheting has drawings of flowers on it, so I decided to try to crochet them! I began by making this pillow, and then I started making a blanket version. The pattern for the blanket is a little different as the squares are larger, but the process is similar. The blanket pattern will be coming soon!

I used Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 yarn (100% cotton; 160 m (175 yds) / 50 g (1.75 oz) skeins): 1 petunia pink, 1 sage green, 2 beige, and 2 old rose. While it is a fingering weight yarn, my gauge swatch with it matches a lot of the sport weight yarns that I have used. If you want your pillow to be the same size as mine, I recommend making a gauge swatch. Otherwise, you can really use any lightweight yarn for this pillow! After you finish the front side, measure it, and it will fit a pillow insert that is 1-2 inches longer than it!

You will also need a 14 by 14 in (35 by 35 cm) pillow insert and 5 buttons (1.5 cm in diameter). The buttons allow the pillowcase to be taken on and off the insert.

The flower granny squares involve some colorwork. Tapestry crochet is used to change color within the round. There is a video on my YouTube channel where we make one of these squares together, so if you are new to colorwork, I hope the video will be helpful. There are also photos included throughout the written pattern to demonstrate the steps. I hope you enjoy the pattern!