Pattern: Tunisian Alpaca Pillow
Have you ever tried Tunisian Crochet before? It’s one of my favorite ways to crochet and today I have a free pattern and video tutorial for you! Don’t be intimidated by the new stitches and tools. It really is very simple if you already know how to crochet. Be sure to check out the video tutorial below if you are a visual learner! What other animals do you think would be cute on a Tunisian crochet pillow? A flamingo…a bear…a deer? So many options! I hope you guys like it!
Be sure to tag me on Instagram if you make one! 🙂
Materials:
- 10mm Tunisian Crochet Hook
- Bernat Maker Outdoor yarn (5) Bulky weight. Main Color-165 yards, SecondColor- 50 yards
- Yarn needle
- Poly-Fil stuffing or Pillow insert
Notes:
- Row 1 in the graph counts as both the forward pass and return pass for each row in the pattern.
- Each forward pass ends with an edge st.
- Each return pass begins with a Ch 1.
- You will be working in the 2nd Ch from the hook in each row.
- You will NOT be turning your work after each row. The correct side of your work is always facing you.
Stitches and Terms Used:
Knit Stitch- *Insert hook into indicated St, pull up a loop* repeat across.
Bind Off- *Insert hook into indicated St, YO, pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook.* Repeat across
Return Pass- Ch 1. *YO, pull through 2 loops on hook* Repeat across row until you have 1 loop left on hook. The return pass is made after every row “forward pass”.
Edge St- The edge stitch will be made just as a normal tunisian knit stitch. The only difference is, you will stick the hook under both vertical bars on the end instead of just the top vertical bar. This creates a cleaner stitch.
Finished Size: 12”x12”
Gauge: 4″x4”square= 10 knit stitches by 11 rows
Pattern (front panel):
Ch 27
Row 1 (foundation row): Starting at the bottom right corner of the graph- Starting in the second Ch from the hook, insert hook into back “bump” and pull up a loop. Repeat in each Ch across. (27 loops on hook.) Return pass- Ch 1. *YO, pull through 2 loops.* repeat across row until you have 1 loop left on hook.
Rows 2-27: Continue following the graph and the color changes using the knit stitch. Remember, each forward pass ends with an edge st.
Row 28: Bind off.
Back Panel:
Repeat front panel, minus the graph.
Sew Panels Together:
Place your panels wrong side together. With the front panel facing up, join yarn with a Sl St to the upper right corner. Ch 1. Working through both the front and back panel, *make 1 Sc in each St across. When you reach the corner, work 3 Sc into the same St.* Repeat around until you reach the first St, Join with a Sl St. Tie off. Be sure to stuff pillow before closing completely.
Optional Picot Trim:
Join second yarn color to the corner of your pillow with a Sl St. *Work 1 Sc into the next 4 stitches. Ch 4, Sl St back into first Ch.* Repeat around. Tie off.
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Carolina | 2nd Sep 19
Came here just to say that I loved your patterns! Thanks for sharing, they’re awesome!!! Congrats!!!