You ready for a FREE crochet pattern? I am very excited to share with you this simple, beginner friendly Fourth of July crochet pattern.
Introducing the FREEDOM PILLOW!
The 4th of July really snuck up on me this year, but I was still determined to make some crochet home decor patterns to celebrate! Simple stitches are used throughout the pillow, and a modified Lazy Daisy stitch is used to create the stars on the pillow.
To make this pillow, you will need-
MATERIALS
230 yards of worsted weight 4 yarn – I Love this Yarn in Navy (MC)
135 yards of worsted weight 4 yarn – I Love this Yarn in Ivory (CC1)
125 yards of worsted weight 4 yarn – I Love this Yarn in Red (CC2)
GAUGE
15 sc sts = 4”
18 rows = 4”
LEVEL
Beginner
NOTES
The ch 1 does not count as a st.
FRONT PANEL
Using MC, ch 75
Row 1: sc 1 in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, turn (74 sts)
Rows 2-56: ch 1, sc across, turn (74 sts)
Row 57: ch 1, sc across (74 sts)
Fasten off, weave in ends.
STARS
You will be making 23 stars. For a chart of suggestions where the center of the star should start, you can purchase the Freedom Pillow crochet pattern.
Repeat Steps 1-6 for all stars.
Step 1: Cut 18” of CC1
Step 2: Insert needle from back to front
Step 3: Insert the needle back down where it just came up. Do not pull the thread all the way through; leave a loop.
Step 4: Insert the needle up at the desired length that you want your star to be. Make sure your needle is coming up inside the loop. Pull snug.
Step 5: Insert your needle down on the outside of your loop. Make your stitch fairly close to where it came up on step 4.
Step 6: To start the next star appendage, bring your needle up in the center of your star and follow steps 3 – 5 again.
Fasten off.
BACK PANEL
Using CC2, ch 75
Row 1: sc 1 in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, turn (74 sts)
Rows 2-6: ch 1, sc across, turn (74 sts)
Switch to CC1
Rows 7-11: ch 1, sc across, turn (74 sts)
Switch to CC2
Rows 12-16: ch 1, sc across, turn (74 sts)
Repeat Rows 7-11 & 12-16 3x
Switch to CC1
Rows 47-51: ch 1, sc across, turn (74 sts)
Switch to CC2
Rows 52-56: ch 1, sc across, turn (74 sts)
Row 57: ch 1, sc across (74 sts)
Do not fasten off.
ASSEMBLING PILLOW
Step 1: Place RS of front and back panel together. You may want to pin panels together to ensure that panels match up.
Step 2: Sl st around 3 edges leaving one side open.
Step 3: Fasten off, weave in ends.
Step 4: Flip pillow RS out.
Step 5: Cut 2’ of MC
Step 6: Insert pillow insert into the opening of the panels.
Step 7: Whip st remaining open side. You may want to pin panels together.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
