Large pillows each measure 13” (33 cm) Round 6: Ch 3, dc in next 8 sts, *(2 dc, tr) in

square Small pillow measures 9½” (24 cm) next st, (tr, 2 dc) in next st, dc in next 17 sts;
square repeat from * 2 more times, dc in last 8 sts;
insert hook in top of beginning ch, yarn over
Notes with C and draw through all loops on hook to
1. Each pillow is made from two sides. complete round and change color—92 sts (21
LW4287 2. Letters are worked separately, as long dc across each side). Fasten off A.
strips of crochet that are arranged on the Round 7: With C, ch 3, dc in next 10 sts, *(2
front of each pillow and sewn in place. dc, tr) in next st, (tr, 2 dc) in next st, dc in next
3. Two sides (front and back) are sewn 21 sts; repeat from * 2 more times, dc in last
crochet together, a pillow form inserted, and edging 10 sts; join with slip st in top of beginning
Designed by Michele Wilcox round worked to complete each pillow. ch—108 sts (25 dc across each side).
Round 8: Ch 3, dc in next 12 sts, *(2 dc, tr) in
SIDE FOR LARGE PILLOW next st, (tr, 2 dc) in next st, dc in next 25 sts;
What you will need: (make 4 – 2 for each of the 2 pillows) repeat from * 2 more times, dc in last 12 sts;
With A, ch 4; join with slip st in first ch to form join with slip st in top of beginning ch—124
RED HEART® With Love®: 1 skein
each of 1303 Aran A, 1401 Pewter
a ring. sts (29 dc across each side).
B, and 1308 Tan C Round 1 (right side): Ch 3 (counts as first dc Round 9: Ch 3, dc in next 14 sts, *(2 dc, tr) in
here and throughout), 11 dc in ring; join with next st, (tr, 2 dc) in next st, dc in next 29 sts;
Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: slip st in top of beginning ch—12 dc. repeat from * 2 more times, dc in last 14 sts;
4mm [US G-6] Round 2: Ch 3, *(2 dc, tr) in next st, (tr, 2 join with slip st in top of beginning ch—140
Two 12” (30.5 cm) square pillow
dc) in next st (corner made), dc in next st; sts (33 dc across each side).
forms, one 8” (20.5 cm) square repeat from * 2 more times, (2 dc, tr) in next Round 10: Ch 3, dc in next 16 sts, *(2 dc, tr)
pillow form, pins, yarn needle st, (tr, 2 dc) in next st; join with slip st in top in next st, (tr, 2 dc) in next st, dc in next 33
of beginning ch; join with slip st in top of sts; repeat from * 2 more times, dc in last
GAUGE: 12 sts = 4” (10 cm); beginning ch—28 sts (5 dc across each side 16 sts; join with slip st in top of beginning
6 rows = 4” (10 cm) in double
crochet. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use
between 2-tr at corners). ch—156 sts (37 dc across each side between
any size hook to obtain the gauge. Round 3: Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *(2 dc, tr) in 2-tr at corners).
next st, (tr, 2 dc) in next st, dc in next 5 sts; Fasten off.
repeat from * 2 more times, dc in last 2 sts;
Buy Yarn join with slip st in top of beginning ch—44 sts SIDE FOR SMALL PILLOW (make 2)
RED HEART® With
Love®, Art. E400
Mr. & Mrs. Pillows (9 dc across each side).
Round 4: Ch 3, dc in next 4 sts, *(2 dc, tr) in
With A, ch 4; join with slip st in first ch to form
a ring.
available in solid color next st, (tr, 2 dc) in next st, dc in next 9 sts; Rounds 1–7: Work same as Rounds 1–7 of
7 oz (198 g), 390 yd (357 m) and What a special way to celebrate a marriage! repeat from * 2 more times, dc in last 4 sts; Side for Large Pillow—108 sts (25 dc across
multicolor 5 oz (141 g), 230 yd These clever pillows are a great gift idea for join with slip st in top of beginning ch—60 sts each side).
(211 m) skeins
a wedding shower or a wedding anniversary. (13 dc across each side). Fasten off.
Crochet them in the colors shown or any Round 5: Ch 3, dc in next 6 sts, *(2 dc, tr) in Continued...

colors that coordinate with the bedroom. next st, (tr, 2 dc) in next st, dc in next 13 sts;
repeat from * 2 more times, dc in last 6 sts;
join with slip st in top of beginning ch—76 sts
(17 dc across each side).

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LW4287 Mr. & Mrs. Pillows FINISHING
Assemble Large Pillows
AMPERSAND (& – for small pillow) Hold one front (with letters) and one back
With B, ch 48. (with no letters) with wrong sides together.
Row 1: Work (3 dc, ch 2, slip st) in 3rd ch With yarn needle and C, sew pieces together
from hook (first end of letter made), sc in each across three sides, sewing between Rounds 9
remaining ch across. and 10. Insert pillow form and sew fourth side
Row 2: Turn, skip first 2 sc, (2 dc, ch 2, slip st) closed.
in next sc (second end made); leave remaining Edging Round: With right side facing and
sts unworked. working in back loops only of Round 10 of
Fasten off. Shape piece into an “&”, pinning both thicknesses, join C with slip st, slip st all
in place on one of the Sides for Small Pillow. the way around. Fasten off.
Sew in place and remove pins.
Assemble Small Pillow
M (make 2 – 1 for each large pillow) Assemble same as large pillow, using A to
With B, ch 51. sew piece together between Rounds 6 and 7.
Rows 1 and 2: Work same as Rows 1 and 2 of Work Edging Round, same as for large pillow.
Ampersand. Weave in ends.
Fasten off. Shape piece into an “M”, pinning
one “M” in place on each of two Sides for ABBREVIATIONS
Large Pillow. Sew in place and remove pins. A, B, and C = Color A, Color B, and Color C;
ch = chain; dc = double crochet; sc = single
R (make 2 – 1 for each large pillow) crochet; st(s) = stitch (es); tr = treble (triple)
With B, ch 20. crochet; ( ) = work directions in parentheses
Rows 1 and 2: Work same as Rows 1 and 2 of into same st; * = repeat whatever follows the
Ampersand. * as indicated
Fasten off. Shape piece into an “r”, pinning
one “r” in place following each “M”. Sew in
place and remove pins.

S (for “Mrs” large pillow)

With B, ch 25.
Rows 1 and 2: Work same as Rows 1 and 2 of
Ampersand.
Fasten off. Shape piece into an “s”, pinning
in place following the “r”. Sew in place and
remove pins.

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