Ethereal Lace Dream Pillow Free Pattern

Ethereal Lace Dream Pillow Free Pattern

Introduction

Transform your living space with the Ethereal Lace Dream Pillow, a crochet masterpiece that combines intricate lacework with cozy comfort. This elegant pillow is perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to any room. Whether you're decorating your living room or adding a special touch to your bedroom, this pillow will surely impress your guests and provide a cozy spot for relaxation.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Fingering weight cotton yarn in ivory
• Hook: 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in lace pattern
• Pillow form: 16 inches square
• Scissors for cutting yarn
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these detailed instructions to create your Ethereal Lace Dream Pillow:

1. Start with a Magic Ring:
   • Wrap the yarn around your fingers to form a loop.
   • Insert your hook into the loop, yarn over, and pull through to create a slip knot.
2. Round 1:
   • Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet).
   • Make 15 double crochets (dc) into the magic ring.
   • To close the round, slip stitch (sl st) into the top of the initial chain 3. You should have 16 dc.
3. Round 2:
   • Chain 4 (counts as dc, ch 1).
   • In the next dc, make 1 dc, then chain 1.
   • Repeat from the * around the circle, ending with a sl st to the 3rd chain of the beginning chain 4. You will have 16 dc and 16 chain-1 spaces.
4. Round 3:
   • Slip stitch into the first chain-1 space.
   • Chain 3 (counts as dc), then in the same space, make (dc, ch 2, 2 dc).
   • Skip the next dc, then in the next chain-1 space, make (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc).
   • Repeat from the * around, ending with a sl st to the top of the initial chain 3. You will have 32 dc and 16 chain-2 spaces.
5. Round 4:
   • Slip stitch into the first chain-2 space.
   • Chain 3 (counts as dc), then in the same space, make (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc).
   • Skip the next 2 dc, then in the next chain-2 space, make (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc).
   • Repeat from the * around, ending with a sl st to the top of the initial chain 3. You will have 48 dc and 16 chain-2 spaces.
6. Continue the Pattern:
   • Continue in the established pattern, increasing the number of double crochets in each chain-2 space by 1 in each round until the pillow reaches the desired size (approximately 16 inches square).
7. Finish Off:
   • Once you reach the desired size, fasten off the yarn and weave in any loose ends with a tapestry needle.
8. Make Two Panels:
   • Repeat the above steps to create a second identical panel.
9. Join the Panels:
   • With the right sides facing each other, join the two panels together by making a round of single crochet (sc) around the edges.
   • Leave one side open for inserting the pillow form.
10. Insert Pillow Form:
    • Carefully insert the 16-inch pillow form into the opening.
11. Close the Opening:
    • Using single crochet, close the remaining opening or consider adding a decorative button closure for an elegant finish.

Congratulations! You have successfully created your Ethereal Lace Dream Pillow. Enjoy the beauty and comfort it brings to your home!