Full of texture & simplicity, this envelope style pillow cover is sure to be a fun addition to your favourite space.
Fits a 20” x 20” pillow form.

MATERIALS & INFO
METHOD: Crochet
SKILL LEVEL: Novice - Intermediate
NEEDLES: 5 mm Crochet Hook
YARN: Yarn Weight 4 Worsted
Off White - approximately 720 yards
Black - approximately 50 yards
PLEASE REFER TO THE GAUGE
GAUGE: 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm): 11 st x 11 rows in half double crochet
SIZES: 1 size
MEASUREMENTS: Width- 20 inches (51 cm)
Length (before seaming)- 44 inches (112 cm)
Length (after seaming)- 20 inches (51 cm)
OTHER: Stitch marker, yarn needle
SKILLS USED
Single Crochet: insert the hook into a stitch, yarn over and pull through, yarn over again and pull through both loops on the hook
Half Double Crochet: yarn over first then insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull through, yarn over again and pull through all three loops on the hook
5 Double Crochet Cluster: (yarn over your hook, then insert the hook into the stitch and pull up a loop. Yarn over, pull through two. Repeat this in the same stitch/space until you have a total of 6 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all 6 loops on the hook.
Loop Stitch: 1)Insert hook into stitch
2)Wrap yarn around your finger to create a loop
3)Catch the strand of yarn at the back of the loop behind your finger (furthest away from you) on your hook then twist the hook around and catch the front part of the loop (the strand of yarn closest to you) on your hook
4)Pull both strands through the stitch (3 loops on hook)
5)Release your finger from the loop
6)Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops to complete the stitch

CONSTRUCTION
This is an envelope style pillow cover. This closure can also be referred to as an ‘overlap closure’. It is formed by seaming closed the 2 side edges of the pillow and the back panel of the pillow cover has two overlapping panels that meet in the center. The insert is put through the slit at the back and is hidden from view by the overlapping panels. This pillow cover is made all in one piece, and the bottom back overlap is worked first, then the front of the pillow cover is worked, then the top back overlap is worked. You then fold the pillow cover so the 2 back pieces overlap so that your pillow measures 20 inches x 20 inches square, then sew up the sides! Your pillow cover is done!