Simple crochet motifs combine into a surprisingly intricate-looking pattern, with tiny accent rounds that twinkle like stars. The hardest part about making this crochet pillow is choosing what colors to use!

Designer Sue Perez

Finished Size 141⁄2” square, blocked; will stretch to fit 16” pillow.

Yarn Lion Brand Yarns Modern Baby (50% acrylic, 50% nylon; 173 yd 158 m/2.6 oz 75 g; ): #149 grey (MC), 3 skeins. Lion Brand Yarns Bonbons (100% cotton; 28 yd 26 m/.35 oz 10 g; ): #630 beach (CC), 1 package of 8 colors. Hooks Size G/6 (4mm), D/3 (3.25mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Stitch markers (m), 4; tapestry needle; 18 mm buttons, 5; liquid seam sealant; 3” cardboard square, 16” square pillow form.

Gauge 3 motifs = about 4”, blocked. 17 sts and 13 rows = 4” in back panel patt.