Crochet along pillow covers.

I recently did a Crochet-along from the favecraftsblog, and it was pillow covers.  These turn out SO nice, I think I'm gonna make a matching blanket!  It would be so warm and squishy.   Here's how mine turned out:

Here's the details, also available in the link above.

Materials

Size M/9 mm or N/10mm size Crochet Hook
3 Balls of Red Heart Light & Lofty Wine, 127 g or 4.5 oz size
1 Pillow Form measuring 16″ x 16″

I used a M hook, and I could NOT find Red Heart Light and Lofty around here ANYWHERE so I used the Michaels generic brand, Loops and Threads, Country Loom.  The color is called "Landscape"  and it still takes 3 skeins.  I also just used some throw pillows I already had that needed a facelift.

Abbreviations:

BEG = Beginning, CH = Chain, HDC = Half Double Crochet, ST – Stitch, SL ST = Slip Stitch, SC = Single Crochet, DC = Double Crochet, TR = Triple Crochet, FPDC = Front Post Double Crochet, BPDC = Back Post Double Crochet

Chain 37

Row 1: Dc in the 4th ch from the hook. Dc in every ch across. Turn.

Row 2: Ch2. *FPDC in the next 4 dc, BPDC in the next 4 dc. Repeat from * all the way across and finish with 1 hdc into the top of the stitch below. Turn.

Row 3: Ch2. *BPDC in the next 4 dc, FPDC in the next 4 dc. Repeat from * all the way across and finish with 1 hdc into the top of the stitch below. Turn.

Row 4: Ch2. *FPDC in the next 4 dc, BPDC in the next 4 dc. Repeat from * all the way across and finish with 1 hdc into the top of the stitch below. Turn.

Rows 4-25: Repeat rows 2-4 seven times.

Row 26: Repeat row 2.

Fasten off.

Do a second panel by repeating the above instructions.  Two Panels should be constructed. You can mix them up so the pillow has different colors on either side (if you prefer).  Attach the two panels together by placing the panels on top of each other.  Create a slip knot and slide onto hook. Slip hook through both panels. I have chosen to slip it between the posts to be consistent. Single crochet the two panels together all the way around (2 SC in the same whole in the corners).  Fasten off and weave in ends, now your pillow is done!  All these instructions PLUS great videos can be found at : www.favecraftsblog.com 

It's quick and easy and a very satisfying project AND it made my old pillows look great and new again!