Parallel Pillow
Also available as a free pattern . The paid PDF adds photo tutorials, crochet diagrams, and a print-friendly version.
Spruce up your couch with this colourful and playful ombre design! The pillowcase is designed to fit a pillow of 40 x 65cm (16 x 26in).
- Finished size
Fits an inner pillow of 40 x 65cm (16 x 26in)
- Hook size
3.0mm (US size 2/C)
- Yarn
- Sweet Treat
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Languages
- English & Dutch
A pattern you can actually follow
Step-by-step photo tutorials
The pattern contains full-colour photo tutorials for the stitches, so you can always check your work.
Crochet diagrams
I've included crochet diagrams so you can easily see how the pattern is constructed. Perfect for when you're on the go!
What's in this pattern
The pattern is suitable for all skill levels, contains a crochet diagram and is written in UK and US terms.
What you'll need
Yarn quantities are for the project as shown. Labels (A, B, C…) match the colour codes used throughout the pattern instructions and diagrams.
| Label | Colour name | Code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colour A | Old lace | 130 | 2 balls |
| Colour B | Salmon | 414 | 2 balls |
| Colour C | Watermelon | 252 | 2 balls |
| Colour D | Poppy Rose | 390 | 2 balls |
| Colour E | Scarlet | 192 | 2 balls |
Other
- A 40 x 65cm (16 x 26in) pillow pad
- 4 3cm (1¼in) buttons
Crochet hook
3.0mm (US size 2/C)
Measurements
Fits an inner pillow of 40 x 65cm (16 x 26in)
Gauge/tension
20 sts and 16 rows in half double crochet to 10 x 10cm (4 x 4in) using 3.0mm hook and two strands of yarn
Retailers for this yarn
You can purchase this yarn at your local Scheepjes retailer. If there’s no retailer nearby, have a look at the following webshops:
Stitch key
The pattern uses standard US crochet terms. A full legend appears in the PDF. Here are the abbreviations you'll meet most often.
- chchain
- hdchalf double crochet
- popcpopcorn stitch (work 6 double crochet in next st, remove hook, re-insert hook from front to back through first double crochet, pick up loop of 6th double crochet again and pull through loop on hook)
- RSright side
- ssslip stitch
- st(s)stitch(es)
- WSwrong side
Additional information
The product you make following this pattern is yours and you are free to sell the product in small quantities, as long as you credit Haak Maar Raak as the original designer. Please do not reproduce, share or copy the pattern, full or in part, in any way.
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