Patriotic Crochet Flower Pillow
The Patriotic Crochet Flower Pillow is a unique home decor accent that uses a wide variety of crochet stitches and a small amount of yarn. I love to crochet red, white and blue projects especially since my birthday is near the 4th of July and I grew up celebrating both days together with a lot of red, white and blue decorations! (For more patriotic crochet projects, scroll down to see the links to the free patterns.)
Bold Chevrons and a Big Flower
This pillow is made in 2 pieces. First you crochet the simple chevron base – I think you’ll be surprised at how easy it is – would you believe it is a one-row repeat! All it uses is double crochet stitches – to make the “peaks” you cram several double crochets in one stitch and to make the “valleys” you crochet 5 double crochets together. The flower uses several techniques to get the 3D petal look and a many stitches of varying heights.
Two Options for Yarn – Size 3 or Size 4
My first version of this pillow (as shown in the first photo above) is made with Size 3 cotton yarn and a thin shimmery yarn by Berroco. This beautiful yarn is very pretty and luxurious – it makes the flower and the whole pillow look very classy. My second version of the Patriotic Crochet Flower Pillow is crocheted with Size 4 acrylic yarn in blue, white and a metallic red. Using the thicker yarn makes for a slightly bigger pillow and flower – I love how the metallic yarn looks next to the blue and white chevron stripes. The pillow base is only 21 rows and the flower is only 11 rounds – so whether you use the Size 3 yarn (DK weight) or the Size 4, your pillow will work up quickly. Throughout this pattern you will see photos of both pillow versions.
Crochet Pattern PDF Now Available!
Now you can purchase a pattern PDF for this project that is an instant download in my Etsy Shop here (or click on the graphic below) – This PDF contains over 20 clear color photos including each round of the flower! Thank you for your support 🙂
Skill Level: Intermediate
Measurements:
11” x 15” (pillow made with Size 3 cotton yarn); 9” diameter (flower made with Berroco yarn)
12 1/2″ x 17 1/2″ (pillow made with Size 4 acrylic yarn); 11″ diameter (flower made with Size 4 acrylic yarn)
Supplies for the Patriotic Crochet Flower Pillow:
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Smaller Pillow:
Omega Sinfonia (100% cotton; 218 yards [210 meters]/100 grams): #833 Royal Blue (2 balls), #801 White (1 ball)
Berroco Captiva (60% cotton, 23% Polyester, 17% Acrylic; 98 yds [90m]/50g) : #5566 Garnet (1 ball)
Larger Pillow:
Red Heart Super Saver (100% acrylic; 364 yds [333m]/198 g): #886 Blue and #311 White (1 skein each)
Red Heart Super Saver Metallic: Red (1 skein)
Cotton fabric (white, 12” x 16” for smaller pillow; 13 1/2″ x 18 1/2″ for larger pillow) and matching sewing thread (or store-bought pillow form
(To make your own pillow form: Using crocheted pillow base as a template, cut out a rectangle of 2 pieces of white colored cotton fabric. Sew up along all sides leaving a small opening for stuffing. Stuff with fiberfil and sew up opening)
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Special Stitches and Abbreviations:
5 dc tog (5 double crochet together)= (YO, insert hook into next stitch, YO, draw up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops on hook) 5 times; YO, pull through all 6 loops on hook
Dc2tog (Double crochet 2 together) = (YO, insert hook into next stitch, YO, draw up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops on hook) 2 times; YO, pull through all 3 loops on hook
Dc3tog (Double crochet 3 together) = (YO, insert hook into next stitch, YO, draw up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops on hook) 3 times; YO, pull through all 4 loops on hook
Adjustable Ring: Wrap yarn around hand to create a loop; pull working end of yarn through loop with hook;
*Watch a short video tutorial of this technique here*
Ext. hdc (Extended half double crochet)=YO, insert hook into next stitch, YO, draw up a loop, YO, pull through 1 loop on hook, YO, pull through all 3 loops on hook
Back Loop Only = Insert hook only into the back loop at the top of the stitch
Click here to watch a short video tutorial of this technique
Sl st (slip stitch) = Insert hook into stitch, YO, pull through stitch and loop on hook
Sc (single crochet) = Insert hook into stitch, YO, draw up a loop; YO, pull through 2 loops on hook
Hdc (half double crochet) = YO, insert hook into stitch; YO, draw up a loop; YO, pull through all 3 loops on hook
Dc (double crochet) = YO, insert hook into stitch, YO, draw up a loop, (YO, pull through 2 loops on hook) twice
Tr (treble crochet) = YO twice, insert hook into stitch, YO, draw up a loop, (YO, pull through 2 loops on hook) 3 times
Dtr (double treble crochet) = YO 3 times; insert hook into st; YO, draw up a loop; (YO, pull through 2 loops on hook) 4 times
YO (yarn over)
Hk (hook)
Lp (loop)
Ch (chain)
St (stitch)
Sp (space)
Notes for the Patriotic Crochet Flower Pillow:
The pillow is made from a long rectangle of the chevron stitch made in alternating colors (every 3 rows) which is then sewn together to form pillow shape.
The peaks created by the chevron stitch along the top and bottom are eliminated (and hidden inside) when straight edges of pillow are sewn.
When changing color, leave about 6” for each yarn tail to use for assembly.
When changing color, fasten off current color and join new color with a sl st in 1st st of row – this would be the st that usually is skipped – do not skip a st when first row of new color.
When dc3tog at end of each row, the ch-2 turning chain counts as 3rd st.
Join with a sl st to first stitch at end of each round of Flower unless otherwise stated.
Instructions for the Patriotic Crochet Flower Pillow:
Special stitches are written in bold and italicized text and defined above
Pillow Base:
Size 3 yarn = 30″ long x 14″ wide (from point to point)
Size 4 yarn = 36″ long x 17″ wide (from point to point)
With Blue ch 153
Row 1:
Dc in 3rd ch from hk and in each of next 9 chs; (5 dc in next ch, dc in each of next 10 chs, 5dctog in next ch, dc in each of next 10 chs) across to last 11 sts; 5 dc in next ch, dc in each of next 10 chs. Turn. (6 “V’s”)
Row 2:
Ch 2, sk 1st st, dc2tog over next 2 sts, dc in each of next 9 sts, (5 dc in next st, dc in each of next 10 sts, 5 dctog over next 5 sts, dc in each of next 10 sts) across 5 times; 5 dc in next st, dc in each of next 10 sts; dc3tog over last 3 sts. Turn.
Rows 3 – 21:
Repeat Row 2 changing color on Rows 4, 7,10,13,16 and 19; Fasten off.
Flower:
**Remember if you would like some extra photos to show you how each round looks for this flower, then please purchase the pattern PDF in my Etsy Shop here.**
Round 1:
With Red work 16 dc in adjustable ring – join with sl st to first dc.
Round 2:
Ch 1, sl st around post of next dc; (ch 3, sk next st, sl st around post of next st) around; join with sl st to 1st sl st. (8 ch-3 sps)
Round 3:
(Sc, 2 dc, sc) in each ch-3 sp around.(8 petals)
Round 4:
Ch 2, now working behind Round 3 petals, sk next st that has sl st around post, sl st in next st, (ch 4, sk next st, sl st in next st) around ending with sl st in 1st sl st. (8 ch-4 sps)
Round 5:
(Sc, dc, 3 tr, dc, sc) in each sp around. (8 petals)
Round 6:
Ch 2, working behind Round 5 petals, (sl st around center of next ch-4 sp at base of center tr, ch 5) around ending with sl st in 1st sl st. (8 ch-5 sps)
Round 7:
(Sc, dc, tr, 5 dtr, tr, dc, sc) in each ch-5 around. (8 petals)
**You can find a photo of each round of this flower in the pattern PDF available here!**
Round 8:
Ch 1, sl st in sp between previous petal and next petal; (Ch 10, sl st in 2nd ch and in next 8 chs, sl st in sc at base of ch-10, ch 6, sl st in sp between next 2 petals (making sure ch-6 goes behind current petal)) around; ch 3, sl st to center back of last petal (instead of last ch-6). (8 spokes)
This photos shows what the flower will look like from the Wrong Side (back) after completing Round 8 – notice the ch-sps and the “spokes” – these spokes will become the first round of pointed petals
Round 9:
(Now working along first side of next spoke, tr in each of next 5 sts, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, sl st in last st, ch 1, now working on other side of same “spoke” and working in back loops only, sl st in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, tr in each of next 5 sts, sl st in center of next ch-6 sp) around ending with sl st in 1st sl st. (8 large petals)
Round 10:
(Ch 13, sl st in 2nd ch from hk and in each ch across, sl st in sl st at base of ch-13, ch 7, sl st in next sl st in sp bet petals) around ending with ch 4 and sl st to center of last petal. (7 ch-7 sps and 8 spokes and 1 ch-4 sp)
Round 11:
(Now working along first side of next spoke, dtr in each of next 6 sts, tr in next st, dc in next st, ext hdc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, sl st in next st; Now working along other side of same spoke and in the back loop only, ch 1, sl st in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, ext hdc in next st, dc in next st, tr in next st, dtr in each of next 6 sts); sl st in next ch-7 sp] around. (8 large petals)
Finishing of the Patriotic Crochet Flower Pillow:
Using red yarn and needle sew flower to center of front of pillow – secure center of flower and all outer petals (of the last round)
With Right Sides facing each other fold chevron rectangle in half and sew together making sure stripes match up and using all yarn tails. Use blue yarn tails for blue stripes and white yarn tails for white stripes
Shift rectangle so seam in the center back of the pillow
Using blue yarn and needle sew up one opening of tube in a straight line as shown in photo above – some of the points will not show on the finished pillow – these will be tucked inside on the top and bottom edge
Turn pillow so Right Side out
Insert pillow form
Sew up top opening of pillow with blue yarn and needle – fold points of chevron stitch inward and use invisible stitch across
Tada! Your Patriotic Crochet Flower Pillow is Complete!
Tada! Your Patriotic Crochet Flower Pillow is Complete! Which version did you make? The cotton one or the acrylic one? Of course, you could crochet this pillow with other colors, too. Chevrons in shades of gray with a burgundy flower would look pretty. Or several colorful stripes with a white flower could also look nice.
I hope you enjoyed crocheting this project – please send along a photo – I love to see your finished creations! Don’t forget to pin the image below to your Pinterest board so you remember where you found this pattern. 🙂
And if you would like to see more patriotic patterns, click on these project names: Patriotic Crochet Coasters, Patriotic Plarn Banner, and the Stars and Stripes Sparkle Mandala.
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Jennifer
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