Perfect
Puff Pillow
Designed by Heather C Gibbs
AnchorCrafts.com Design No.: ANC0003-84
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ANC0003-84 Perfect Puff Pillow
Anchor Creativa Fino 50 g Art. No. 4620004-*(colour nº) Crochet
8 x *00428
Easy
2
N° 3 mm 35 x 50cm (14 x 20 inches)
Each motif measures 11cm (4 inches)
Perfect Puff Pillow
NOTIONS: Rnd 3: Sl st to 2 ch, 3 ch, 4 tr in same sp, create a PC from the ch 3 and 4 tr,
• 30cm grey zip ch2, PC in the next sp, [2 ch and working in the next 2 ch sp (PC, 2 ch, PC),
• Rectangular cushion pad 35 x 50cm (14 x 20 inches) PC in the next sp] seven more times. 24 puffs
• A needle to sew the crocheted pieces together Rnd 4: Sl st to 2 ch, 2 ch, 1 htr in same sp, 2dc in the next 3 sps, 2 htr in the
next sp, (3tr, 2 ch, 3tr) in the next sp, [2 htr in the next sp, 2dc in the next 3
GAUGE: sps, 2 htr in the next sp, (3tr, 2 ch, 3tr) in the next sp] three more times, sl st
9tr = 4cm / 1.8 inches to the top of the beg. 2 ch to join. 64 sts + 4 x ch2-sps
Rnd 5: 3 ch, 1 tr in the next 12 sts, (3tr, 2 ch, 3tr) in the next sp, [1 tr in the
ABBREVIATIONS next 16 sts (3tr, 2 ch, 3tr) in the next sp] three more times,1 tr in the remain-
cm Centimetre ing 3 sts, sl st to the top of the beg. 2 ch to join. 88 sts + 4 x ch2-sps
ch Chain
sl st Slip Stitch PILLOW SCHEMATIC:
sp Space Make two panels of motifs of 3 squares down and 4 squares across by
dc Double crochet whip-stitching each of your squares together.
htr Half treble crochet
tr Treble crochet
PC Popcorn
(… ) should be worked in 1sp
[…] repeat information in brackets
SPECIAL STITCHES
Popcorn (PC): Work 5 tr in indicated st, remove hook completely, insert
hook in 1st tr (1st tr of the 5), insert hook in loop that you just removed your
hook from (5th tr of the 5), yarn over and pull through both loops on hook.
Blanket Stitch (Handsewn): To work blanket stitch, first bring the thread
up just below the edge of the fabric and take a diagonal stitch to the right,
about 3mm in from fabric edge. Bring the needle out directly below again,
just below the edge of the fabric. Loop the thread around the needle
where it emerges and pull the thread taut.
To form the next stitch, re-insert the needle to make a diagonal stitch to
the right, about 3mm in from the edge. Again loop the thread round the
needle. Repeat to form a line of stitching. Keep the stitches nice and even
and work with an even tension.
CROCHET PATTERN BORDER:
Join yarn to any st, Ch 1 (does not count as first st), 1 dc in same st as begin-
MOTIFS: Make 24 ning ch 1, 1 dc in each st around the whole outside of the panels, working
[1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc] in the corner sts; working a dc2tog on each square seam sl
Rnd 1 (RS): Working into a magic ring (or ch4, sl st to form a ring), 3 ch, 4 tr st to the top of first dc to join, finish off and weave in ends.
into the ring, create a PC from the ch 3 and 4 tr, ch2 [PC, 2 ch] seven more
times, sl st to the top of the beg. 3 ch to join. 8 puffs
Rnd 2: Sl st to 2 ch, 3 ch, 4 tr in same sp, create a PC from the ch 3 and 4 tr,
ch2, PC in the same sp, [2 ch and working in the next 2 ch sp (PC, 2 ch, PC)]
seven more times. 16 puffs
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ANC0003-84 Perfect Puff Pillow
ATTACHING THE ZIP: WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Turn your work so that the right sides of the panels are facing each other All our threads are produced in accordance with Oeko-Tex standards. PH
and pin your zip into place in the middle of each panel at the top of each values are tested and all our colour dye lots adhere to Global fastness
edge; teeth should be a small bit above your last row of dc; this will help standards.
to make sure your crochet does not get caught in the zipper when in use. However, it is important to follow our thread washing instructions. Particu-
2. Sew the zip into place securely using your needle and thread using the larly with dark colors, excess dye can remain on the thread. To minimise any
back loop of your dc only - I found that a blanket stitch worked best. potential bleeding of excess dyestuff it is important to wash the products
3. Sew up the remaining ends of the cushion so that there are no gaps in THE HOTTEST TEMPERATURE possible, in accordance with the speci-
around the zipper. fications of the fabrics, and use a large amount of water. Please make sure
4. Turn your pillow right side out, add your cushion inner inside; plump it that you also follow the fabric washing instructions where appropriate. As
up, add to your favourite chair and enjoy! a precaution, you can also use decolorating sheets that you can find in any
supermarket.
MOTIF CHART:
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