Happy Little Plant Pillow by Kathryn Dawn

Happy Little Plant Pillow

Crochet
July 2022
Aran (8 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 9 rows = 4 inches
in Hdc
5.5 mm (I)
425 - 470 yards (389 - 430 m)
12" x 16"
US
English
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The color work on this pillow is achieved using the intarsia technique, but what makes this pattern really pop is the use of front post stitch clusters to create the effect of raised leaves climbing from colorful flower pots.

Materials Used:
Main Color (MC): Red Heart Super Saver in White – 1 skein (364 yds/333 m)
Color A: Red Heart Super Saver in Carrot – 8 yds/7.32 m to make one bobbin, plus an additional 3 yds/2.74 m for embellishments
Color B: Red Heart Super Saver in Aruba Sea – 8 yds/7.32 m to make one bobbin, plus an additional 3 yds/2.74 m for embellishments
Color C: Red Heart Super Saver in Gold – 8 yds/7.32 m to make one bobbin, plus an additional 3 yds/2.74 m for embellishments and an additional 17.5 yds/16 m for the simple border option OR an additional 62 yds/56.7 m for the ruffled border option
Color D: Red Heart Super Saver in Spring Green – 11 yds/10.06 m – divide into 3 equal lengths to make 3 bobbins
Size 5.50 mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
12″ x 16″ pillow form

Gauge:
4″ x 4″ = 12 hdc, 9 rows

Finished Size Approximately:
12″ x 16″