Spring Leaves Pillow Cover
Inspiration
I believe that throw pillows always add comfort to your life. Be it sitting on your couch at home watching your favorite show, sitting at your desk at work, driving or riding along, flying, or relaxing by the pool, decorative pillows always help with comfort. I have become so accustomed to decorative pillows around my house that I can’t imagine life without them.
I designed this pillow cover for my sunroom. I wanted something that will reflect nature but still march the sunroom decor. So, I decided to use a leaf pattern to reflect nature and the color to march other decors in the room. This decorative pillow cover has turned out to be one of my favorite things. It is soft and gentle to the skin.
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Yarn
I used Herrschners Department 71 Selena Yarn in Cream. This yarn had been sitting in my stash for a while and I thought it would be suitable for a throw pillow. It is soft and gentle to the skin making you feel relaxed as you enjoy the sun or watching your favorite movie. It is a weight 3 yarn. Using any weight 3 yarn that has Mohair, Wool, Acrylic, and Nylon should be sufficient.
Skill Level
Intermediate
Materials
Herrshners Department 71 Selena Yarn 68% Acrylic, 22% Nylon, 6% Wool, 4% Mohair 180 yds (165 m), 1.75 oz (50 g) Weight 3 in Cream.
Yarn Amount - 767 yds (701 m).
Hook 5 mm (H)
Scissors
Tape Measure
Tapestry Needle
3- 1” buttons
Gauge
18 sts x 8 rows = 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm)
Finished Measurements
16” x 16”
Abbreviations
Ch(s)- chain(s)
Sc - single crochet
Dc - double crochet
st(s) -stitch(es)
Sk - skip
Ch-sp(s) - chain space(s)
V-st- (dc, ch 3, dc) or (dc, ch 2, dc) in same st
Fpdc - front post double crochet
Bpdc - back post double crochet
Fpdc2tog - front post double crochet 2 together
Notes
This pattern use US terms
Ch 3 at the beginning of the row counts as dc.
Ch 5 at the beginning of the row counts as a dc and ch 2.
Ch 2 for V-st at the beginning of the row and ch 3 for all other V-sts.
Pattern Instructions
Ch 78
Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next 3 chs, (ch 2, sk 3, V-st in next st, ch 2, sk 3, dc each in next 8 chs) 4 times, ch 2, sk 3, V-st in next ch, ch 2, sk 3, dc each in last 4 sts, turn (40 dc, 5 V-sts, 10 ch-sps).
Row 2: ch 3, fpdc each in next 2 sts, (*ch 2, sk 1, sk ch-sp, 10 dc in V-st, ch 2, sk ch-sp, sk 1*, fpdc each in next 6 sts) 4 times then rep from * to * once, fpdc in next 2 sts, dc in last st, turn (80 sts, 10 ch-sps).
Row 3: ch 3, bpdc in next st,(*ch 2, sk 1, bpdc each in next 10 sts, ch 2, sk ch-sp, sk 1, bpdc each in next 4 sts*) 4 times, then rep from * to * once, bpdc in next st, dc in last st, turn (70 sts, 10 ch-sps).
Row 4: ch 5 (*sk 1, sk ch-sp, fpdc in next 10 sts, ch 2, sk ch-sp, sk 1*, fpdc2tog) 4 times, then rep from * to * once, dc in last st, turn (60 sts, 10 ch-sps).
Row 5: ch 5, dc in first st, (*ch 2, sk ch-sp, sk 1, bpdc in next 8 sts, ch 2, sk 1, sk ch-sp*, V-st in next st*) 4 times, then rep from * to * once, V- st in last st with (dc, ch 2, dc), turn (40 sts, 6 V-sts, 10 ch-sps).
Row 6: ch 3, 4 dc in V-st, (*ch 2, sk ch-sp, sk 1, fpdc in next 6 sts, ch 2, sk 1, sk ch-sp*, 10 dc in V-st) 4 times, then rep from * to * once, 5 dc in V-st (80 sts, 10 ch sps).
Row 7: ch 3, bpdc in next 4 sts, (*ch 2, sk ch-sp, sk 1, bpdc in next 4 sts, ch 2, sk 1, sk ch-sp*, bpdc in next 10 sts) 4 times, then rep from * to *, once, bpdc in next 4 sts, dc in last st, turn (70 sts, 10 ch-sps).
Row 8: ch 3, fpdc in next 4 sts, (*ch 2, sk ch-sp, sk 1, fpdc2tog, ch 2, sk 1, sk ch-sp*, fpdc in next 10 sts) 4 times, then rep from * to * once, fpdc in next 4 sts, dc in last st, turn (70 sts, 10 ch-sps).
Row 9: ch 3, bpdc in next 3 sts, (*ch 2, sk 1, sk ch-sp, V- st in next st, ch 2, sk ch-sp, sk 1*, bpdc in next 8 sts) 4 times, then rep from * to * once, bpdc in next 3 sts, dc in last st, turn (40 sts, 5 V- sts, 10 ch-sps).
Rows 10-89: rep rows 2-9.
Rows 90-92: rep 2-4.
Fasten off and weave in ends and block before finishing off.
Finishing off
With RS facing, count 5 leaf patterns and fold.
Using a tapestry needle, sew together the 2 pieces on both sides. Flip right side out before sewing the buttons.
Sew buttons at the top of the shorter side, measuring 2’ from each edge and the 3rd button placed in the middle of the 2 buttons.
Insert the pillow and bring the flap over.
Close with the buttons.
