Pattern by Marilyn {Ameigh} Moore — 2026 [just shorter lombard pillow]
Materials:
- H and G hook [5.0mm and 4.25mm hooks]. The H hook is used for initial chains.
- MC color – small amount #4 worsted yarn
- CC color – small amount #4 worsted yarn
- Polyfill for stuffing
Size:
- 7 to 7 ½ inch wide and 11 inch long before edging for closing.
Instructions: Join and turn at end of rows.
Using H hook, Initial loop on hook in MC, Ch 37, Change to G hook, Sc in second ch from hook, 35 sc to end. [36 sc total]
Use G hook for rest.
MC Row 2 and 3: Turn, sc across using H hook. Fasten Off.
Using CC for next 3 rows: Turn, sc across. [36 sc]
Alternate colors for groups of 3 rows.[36 sc]
5 groups of MC and 4 groups of CC Fasten Off at end of each group o 3 rows
Finishing:
Join CC color. Front side facing. Ch1, sc around with 3 sc in each center corner, join. This joins both pieces together so each front side would be on the outside of the item when joining them. Be sure to stuff before completely closing this round.
Next Row: ch1, do crab stitch [backward sc] around piece with 2 stitches in center corner stitch of previous row.
https://www.sigonimacaroni.com/crab-stitch-crochet-tutorial/