2023 Slow Yarn Crawl pattern from Stilly River Yarns!
How’s that? A yarn crawl? Yep - even if you can’t travel, or shops aren’t able to open yet, we’re on: the Slow Crawl is virtual again this year, too! That actually means you can join in from anywhere!
Get a passport from this shop or other participating shops (they’re $10)
Starting May 26th, visit all the shops - online, or safely in person
Each participating shop will give you the download codes for their pattern and a sticker or stamp for your passport (purchase required for virtual “visits”)
Fill up your passport, and be eligible for prizes!

When I was growing up, I spent weekends at Grandma’s house. I always took my special pillow and blanket with me. This pattern reminds me of the excitement I had getting to go there!

Difficulty Level: Adventurous beginner

Size: Cow pillow: 11”/28 cm across x 8”/20 cm deep
Blanket: 36”/90 cm long x 20” / 50 cm wide

Yarn: Berroco Vintage Chunky, 36 yards per 3.5 ounces // 124 meters per 100 grams, 52% acrylic, 40% washable wool, 8% nylon, 1 hank each of Ballet Slipper (pink) and Mushroom (beige); 6 hanks of Chocolate (dark brown)

Hook: US 7 (4.5 mm) and US J (6.0mm)

Gauge: 12 esc x 10.5 rows = 4” / 20cm

Notions: Approximately 1 yard / 1 meter of worsted-weight black yarn, polyfill stuffing, tapestry needle