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Wrights Crocheted Ribbon PillowCrocheted Pillow with Ribbon Weaving

Learn to crochet and add soft decorative color to a pillow cover by following our simple directions using a soft, fluffy yarn and pastel colored ribbons.

Weave the ribbons through the holes in the pillow cover to create a pattern unique to your décor. Match a plaid or just make random rows..it's so easy to be creative when you just let it happen!!

Don't know how to crochet? Simply go to the classroom and under the category Needlework, and see our instructions on how to single crochet and chain stitch!

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MATERIALS:
1 Boye® Crochet Hook (size Q) (#6218-Q)
1 Boye® Plastic Craft Needle (#7645)
4 /12 yds. Wrights® Peach 3/8" Double Face Satin Ribbon (#223-721-062)
4 /12 yds. Wrights® Pink 3/8" Double Face Satin Ribbon (#223-721-061)
3 /12 yds. Wrights® Green 3/8" Double Face Satin Ribbon (#223-721-814)
3 /12 yds. Wrights® Blue 3/8" Double Face Satin Ribbon (#223-721-121)
2 skeins Red Heart Light & Lofty Yarn (White)
1 18" x 18" Pillow Form
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INSTRUCTIONS:
(Gauge: 6 sts and 6 rows = 4 1/4" square)
  • Chain 26, turn.
  • Row 1: Single crochet in second chain from hook and across row, chain 1, turn (25 stitches).
  • Row 2: Single crochet across row, chain 1, turn.
  • Row 3-30: Repeat Row 2.
  • Finish end.
  • Repeat row 1 - 30 for second piece. You now have two crocheted squares. Wrights Crocheted Pillow with Ribbon Weaving
  • Lay one crocheted square over the other.
  • With the left over yarn and the plastic craft needle, sew three sides of the two squares together to create a pocket. Do not cut yarn.
  • Cut tags off pillow form and insert into crocheted cover.
  • Continue to sew fourth side of cover.
  • Tie off yarn and trim ends.

    Decorating Pillow

  • Now it's time for you to be creative. Weave the satin ribbon into the holes of the crocheted pillow topper starting and ending at the back of the pillow. Use either the crochet hook or the craft needle to assist in weaving. We alternated different colored ribbons and spaced the weaving every 5 rows (refer to photo for pattern).
  • To finish, fold back the ends of ribbon 1/2". Overlap the ribbons 1/2" and glue together.
  • Enjoy!
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