Crochet Flower Neck Pillow

Detailed Crochet Pattern for the Flower Neck Pillow

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in various colors (white for the pillow, green for leaves, and multiple colors for flowers)
• Crochet hook size H (5.0 mm)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• inc = increase (2 sc in the next stitch)
• dec = decrease (sc 2 together)

Instructions:

1. Pillow Base:

1. Start with the main color (white).
2. Round 1: Make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
3. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
4. Round 3: (sc in the next stitch, inc) repeat around. (18)
5. Round 4: (sc in the next 2 stitches, inc) repeat around. (24)
6. Continue increasing in this pattern until you reach 72 stitches.
7. Work even (sc in each stitch) for 10 rounds to build the thickness.
8. To shape the U-neck, work 10 stitches and turn, then work in rows until the piece measures about 3 inches long.
9. Fasten off and repeat on the opposite side.
10. Join both sides to continue working in the round again until the pillow reaches the desired size (about 6-8 inches wide).

2. Flower Appliques:

1. Basic Flower Pattern:
   • Round 1: Make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
   • Round 2: (sc in the next stitch, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st) in each stitch around to create petals. (repeat 6 times)
   • Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing onto the pillow.
2. Leaf Pattern:
   • Ch 7, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, hdc in the next ch, dc in the next 2 ch, hdc in the next ch, sc in the last ch, turn to work on the other side of the chain.
   • Repeat the same stitches down the other side of the chain to form a symmetrical leaf shape.
   • Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

3. Assembly:

1. Stuff the pillow base firmly with fiberfill, ensuring it is evenly filled.
2. Sew the open ends of the U-shape closed.
3. Arrange the flowers and leaves on top of the pillow as desired. Once you are satisfied with the placement, sew each piece securely onto the pillow.
4. Add additional details like embroidered eyes, eyelashes, and cheeks with black and pink yarn to create the cute sleeping face.

4. Finishing Touches:

• Weave in all loose ends and trim any excess yarn.
• Fluff the pillow and adjust the stuffing as needed for a comfortable shape.

Your Crochet Flower Neck Pillow is now complete and ready to provide comfort and style!

Note: Here is a pattern suggestion for you to create your own pattern. The end result may vary.