Reading Pillow by Sunflower Cottage Crochet

Reading Pillow

Crochet
November 2022
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches
in herringbone half double crochet stitches swatch
4.0 mm (G)
450 - 600 yards (411 - 549 m)
one size - fits 16" pillow form but stitch multiple is included to amend sizing
US
English
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How many patterns can you say are truly unisex and appropriate for all ages?! This one is which is why you will come back to it time and time again.

I love that this reading pillow can be used to encourage children to read. I enjoy reading and will do so at any opportunity. However, I understand that not everyone loves a good book. This reading pillow pattern is still appropriate. Use it to hold remote controls for the TV or computer, pop the daily newspaper or a magazine in it. Children can keep their pyjamas in the pocket, or their special teddy. What about gifting it with a box of chocolates or a special photograph in the pocket?

Or you can do away with the pocket completely and just have a beautiful throw pillow. All you would need to do is increase the number of repeats on the pocket section to make it square.

You can read more about this pattern or check out the free version here.

At Sunflower Cottage Crochet, I hire experienced crochet artisans to test our patterns for accuracy and readability.  My crochet reading pillow pattern will teach you how to create the perfect gift for any occasion.  

❤ LAYOUT:

My patterns all share the same layout which is easy to read and easy to find important information you need, such as materials needed, sizing information, gauge information, and special stitches used as well as how to do them.  

❤ SIZE:  

This crochet reading pillow pattern will create a pillow cover to fit a 16” pillow form. The stitch multiple is included to help you adjust the size to suit your requirements.

❤ MATERIALS:

I have written the pattern so that it includes the stitch numbers for both #3 (DK) and #4 (aran) weight yarn. You will need:

If using 3 weight DK Yarn: Approx 400 m / 437 yds in main colour, 70 yardseach in c3 contrasting colours for the pocket.
If using 4 weight yarn (aran) you will need approx. 400 yds in main colour, 80 yards in two contrasting colours.
Appropriate sized hook (4 or 5mm)
Stitch markers (optional)