Star Wars has its fair share of iconic partnerships, but C-3PO and R2-D2 are unique in that their friendship extends across all nine Skywalker Saga films. Opposites in both appearance and personality—C-3PO is a tall, fussy worrywart who speaks over six million languages, while R2-D2 is short, easygoing, and speaks only in binary—together they make up the perfect team. This pair of droid pillows features the faces of these two unforgettable characters, allowing Star Wars fans to keep the spirit of Artoo and Threepio in their very own homes.

Knit back and forth, worked flat, and begun with a provisional cast on, the front panel is worked in a combination of stranded colorwork and duplicate stitch to make color management easier. A purl turning ridge is worked, then the solid-color backing goes quickly in stockinette stitch. A second purl turning ridge is executed, the cast on removed, then the live stitches are grafted together. Side seams are closed up with mattress stitch, enclosing a 16” (40.5 cm) x 16” (40.5 cm) pillow form. Colorful and fun, this classic duo makes a great addition to any couch or bedroom.

SIZE
One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: 16 in. / 40.5 cm
Height: 16 in. / 40.5 cm

YARN
Worsted weight (medium #4) yarn, shown in Kelbourne Woolens Germantown (100% North American wool; 220 yd. / 201 m per 3½ oz. / 100 g skein)
R2-D2:
Main Color (MC): #419 Oxford Blue, 2 skeins
Contrast Color 1 (CC1): #105 Natural, 1 skein
Contrast Color 2 (CC2): #625 Scarlet, 1 skein
Contrast Color 3 (CC3): #005 Black, 1 skein
Contrast Color 4 (CC4): #059 Pebble, 1 skein
C-3PO:
Main Color (MC): #725 Goldenrod, 2 skeins
Contrast Color 1 (CC1): #708 Honey, 1 skein

NEEDLES
US 8 / 5 mm, 24 in. / 60 cm long circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
Waste yarn
US G-6 / 4 mm crochet hook
Spare US 8 / 5 mm, 24 in. / 60 cm long circular needle
Tapestry needle
Two 16 in. / 41 cm x 16 in. / 41 cm pillow forms

GAUGE
18 sts and 26 rows = 4 in. / 10 cm in St st
Make sure to check your gauge.