Add a touch of mid-century modern to your home with the Woven Meadows Pillow! The mid-century modern style plays with lines, shapes and color in unique ways, which inspired me to find a creative way to play with lines and color in this design! This pattern is perfect for a sock set with one main skein and one or two mini skeins. Or, go stash diving and get creative with some yarn scraps!
Construction
You will start with a straight row to form the bottom of the pillow cover. Then, you will work around the starting row to form a round, and will continue working rounds for the length of the pillow cover. Next, you will use your contrasting colors to create a woven effect between the stitches. Lastly, you will place your pillow insert inside and sew up the top.
Skill Level
Easy
Sizing
FINISHED PILLOW COVER MEASUREMENTS:
11 inches (27.5 cm) wide x 11.5 inches (29 cm) tall
Sample shown is covering a 12-inch (30-cm) square pillow insert.
Yarn
Fingering weight, Fuzzy Peach Fibers (80% Merino Wool, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon), 400 yards (366 m) per 100-gram skein
Any fingering weight sock yarn can be used for this pattern as long as you are able to match gauge.
Total Yardage/Meterage
MAIN COLOR (MC): 340 yards/ 311 meters
CONTRASTING COLORS (CC): 80 yards /74 meters total
Shown In
MAIN COLOR (MC): Oakmoss
CONTRASTING COLORS (CC): unnamed colorways
Hook
3.5 mm, or hook size needed to meet gauge
Notions
- 12-inch (30-cm) square pillow insert
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Gauge
22 sts x 12 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)
How to Make Your Gauge Swatch
Ch 28.
Row 1: Starting in the third ch from the hook, dc in each st across. [26 sts]
Row 2: Ch 2 and turn. Dc in each st across. [26 sts]
Repeat row 2 until you have a total of 14 rows.
Measure in the middle of your swatch to determine gauge.
Abbreviations
CC: contrasting color(s)
CH: chain
MC: main color
DC: double crochet
RND(S): round(s)
ST(S): stitch(es)
SLST: slip stitch
Instructions for the Woven Meadows Pillow
Pattern Notes
The ch 2 at the beginning of each row counts as a stitch.
Make the Pillow
Using MC, ch 61.
Foundation Row: Starting in the third ch from the hook, dc in each st across. [60 sts]
The next round will be set up by working across the foundation row, then rotating and working along the bottom of the foundation row. Doing this will create a loop around the foundation row.
Rnd 1: Ch 2 and turn. Dc in each st across. Rotate your work 90 degrees and dc once into the side of the foundation row. Rotate your work 90 degrees (now working along the bottom of the foundation row) and dc in each st across. Rotate your work 90 degrees and dc once into the side of the foundation row. Slst to the starting ch 2. [122 sts]
Your stitch count will remain the same after each row.
Rnd 2: Ch 2 and turn. Dc in each st around, slst to the starting ch 2.
Repeat rnd 2 for a total of 35 rnds, or until your work reaches 11.5 inches (29 cm) in height.
Do not fasten off.
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Layout of the Woven Lines
Make those Woven Lines
Using CC and a tapestry needle, we will add a woven effect to the pillow cover. This is your opportunity to play with color and pattern. You may refer to my version, or you can get creative! I used a sock set (1 main skein, 2 mini skeins) for my pillow cover. A sock set with 1 main skein and only 1 mini skein should still provide enough yardage. Or, experiment with some yarn scraps!
Starting with your preferred CC, cut two strands of yarn that are approximately 30 inches (75 cm) long. Attach the tapestry needle to the ends of both strands of yarn. Decide which round you would like to start with. Starting at the join of the round, weave the tapestry needle over and under each stitch around the pillow cover. Be sure to leave approximately 2 inches (5 cm) of yarn sticking out at the beginning.
When you get all the way around, remove the tapestry needle. Insert your hands into the pillow cover and gently stretch the pillow cover back out. This step is important with each round of weaving to ensure that the pillow cover does not get cinched. Leave the ends loose for now— we will come back to secure them later.
Follow these instructions for each round that you choose to add the weaving effect to. For rounds that are next to each other, you may choose to alternate between starting over the first stitch or starting under the first stitch. Once you are happy with the color pattern you have worked, you can secure the ends. Stick your hands inside the pillow cover again to ensure that all of the woven strands are evenly relaxed. If there is a tight strand left behind, it will be noticeable once your cover is on the pillow insert.
With each set of yarn ends, tie off both yarn ends in a very tight knot. For extra security, tie 1–2 more knots with just 2 ends at a time instead of all 4 ends. Trim the ends down closer to the knot. You may leave approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) untrimmed if you wish.
Flip your pillow cover inside out so that the yarn ends are on the inside. Place the cover over your pillow insert. If you notice any woven strands that seem too tight, you may need to rework them.
With MC still attached, reinsert your hook and work a slst join across the top.
To do so, insert your hook into the first stitch and insert your hook in the stitch directly across. Slst through both stitches. Continue to slst in each set of stitches across until you reach the end.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Credit: Reprinted with permission from The Art of Crochet with Sock Weight Yarn by Kaitlin Ostafew. Page Street Publishing Co. 2024. Photo credit: Rachel Houser.
About the Designer: Kaitlin Ostafew
Kaitlin Ostafew is the designer behind Sass and Stitch, a crochet design business focused on beginner-friendly patterns for accessories, garments and home goods. She lives in Mayfield, Kentucky.
Connect with Kaitlin
Instagram: @sassandstitchcrochet
Website: sassandstitch.com
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