Hey everybody! Wow, I am so excited to be hanging out with you guys today on The Hook Nook Blog! My name is Ashley; I am the long-time crocheter, short time designer behind A Crafty Concept. I have been crocheting since I was about 10 years old when my Mamaw taught me how to make a chain. I never learned how to read patterns, so I just kinda made it up as I went. I loved learning how different stitches and techniques would come together to create something beautiful. I guess it makes sense that I just kind of fell into pattern design!
I started selling my crochet patterns a little over a year ago when the messy bun craze hit, and people were asking me if I sold the pattern to my Claire Bun Beanie. I had no idea how to write up a pattern, but I researched what I could, took pictures every step of the way, had a close friend test it for me and voila my first crochet pattern was available for purchase. I would have never thought pattern designing would steal my heart like it has! I love creating new designs, sharing them, and seeing them be brought to life by different amazing makers all over the world.
I have continued to design patterns and even started a blog, so I can share free patterns, Etsy or business tips I learn, printables I create, and lots of other crafty tidbits! The maker community is my main source of inspiration and encouragement. I love talking and connecting with different makers every single day. I am so excited about the direction my business is going, and I am loving every second of it!
I am happy to be sharing a new pattern with you guys today (it has been so hard keeping it a secret)! Introducing: the Crafty Boho Pillow. It is a great statement piece for any room, adding color, texture, and personality. You can mix & match with other throw pillows, or just use it on its own, and it will still look great! Here’s what you will need to crochet your own Crafty Boho Pillow.
Crafty Boho Pillow Crochet Pattern
Finished Dimensions: About 14” in diameter.
Materials:
- Size F (3.5mm) crochet hook (my hook by Harper Baby Shop)
- 4-5oz of Linen worsted weight yarn (I use Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn)
- 3-4oz of Ivory worsted weight yarn (I use Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn)
- Polyfill
- Tapestry needle
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Stitch Key (US Terms)
SC = Single Crochet
CH = Chain
YO= Yarn Over
INC= Increase - Put two stitches in the same space. (In this case, it will be two SC stitches.)
SL ST= Slip Stitch
FSC= Foundation Single Crochet
*= To Be Repeated
Special Stitches
Bobble: *YO, Insert hook into stitch and pull up a loop , YO and pull through 2 loops on your hook* Repeat 3 more times. Now you should have 5 loops on your hook. YO and pull through all 5 loops on your hook. (do not chain after this, just go straight into your next stitch)
Pom Pom Trim: CH 7, BOBBLE into the third CH from your hook, CH 3, BOBBLE into the third CH from hook (the top of your first bobble), CH 1 to secure, slip stitch back into the bottom of the first bobble, CH 4, skip 4 stitches and slip stitch into the 5th stitch. Repeat around.
Magic Circle: If you are unfamiliar with the Magic Circle/Ring method you are welcome to chain 3, join, and crochet in the circle you created. If you would like to learn how to crochet the Magic Circle here is an awesome video tutorial.
Body- Front panel
With Linen yarn
Row 1: SC 10 into a Magic Circle. Join back into the first SC, CH 1. (10)
Row 2: INC in each stitch around. Join back into the first SC, CH 1, turn.(20)
Row 3: *BOBBLE, SC* around. Join back into the first SC, CH 1, turn. (20)
Row 4: *INC, SC* around. Join back into the first SC, CH 1. (30)
Row 5: SC 30. Join back into the first SC, CH 1. (30)
Row 6: *INC, SC 2* around. Join back into the first SC, CH 1, turn (40)
Row 7: *BOBBLE, SC* around. Join back into the first SC, CH 1, turn. (40)
Row 8: *INC, SC 3* around. Join back into the first SC, CH 1. (50)
Row 9: SC 50. Join back into the first SC, CH 1. (50)
Row 10: *INC, SC 4* around. Join back into the first SC, CH 1, turn (60)
Row 11: *BOBBLE, SC* around. Join back into the first SC, CH 1, turn. (60)
Row 12: *INC, SC 5* around. Join back into the first SC, CH 1. (70)
Row 13: SC 70. Join back into the first SC, CH 1. (70)
Row 14: *INC, SC 6* around. Join back into the first SC, CH 1, turn (80)
Row 15: *BOBBLE, SC* around. Join back into the first SC, CH 1, turn. (80)
Row 16: *INC, SC 7* around. Join back into the first SC, CH 1. (90)
Row 17: SC 90. Join back into the first SC, CH 1. (90)
Row 18: *INC, SC 8* around. Join back into the first SC, CH 1, turn (100)
Row 19: *BOBBLE, SC* around. Join back into the first SC, CH 1, turn. (100)
Row 20: *INC, SC 9* around. Join back into the first SC, CH 1. (110)
Row 21: SC 110. Join back into the first SC, CH 1. (110)
Row 22: *INC, SC 10* around. Join back into the first SC, CH 1, turn (120)
Row 23: *BOBBLE, SC* around. Join back into the first SC, CH 1, turn. (120)
Row 24: *INC, SC 11* around. Join back into the first SC, CH 1. (130)
Row 25: SC 130. Join back into the first SC, CH 1. (130)
Row 26: *INC, SC 12* around. Join back into the first SC, CH 1, turn (140)
Row 27: *BOBBLE, SC* around. Join back into the first SC, CH 1, turn. (140)
Row 28: *INC, SC 13* around. Join back into the first SC, CH 1. (150)
Tie off and sew in your loose ends.
Body: Back panel- Made in the round.
With Linen yarn
Round 1: SC 10 into a Magic Circle. Put a stitch marker in the 10th SC so you know where the next round will end. (10)
Continue putting the stitch marker in the last SC of each round so you know where the next round should end.
You next stitch will go directly on top of your first SC from round 1. You will continue like this for every round.
Round 2: INC in each stitch around. (20)
Round 3: SC 20. (20)
Round 4: *INC, SC* around. (30)
Round 5: SC 30. (30)
Round 6: *INC, SC 2* around. (40)
Round 7: SC 40 (40)
Round 8: *INC, SC 3* around (50)
Round 9: SC 50 (50)
Round 10: *INC, SC 4* around (60)
Round 11: SC 60 (60)
Round 12: *INC, SC 5* around (70)
Round 13: SC 70 (70)
Round 14: *INC, SC 6* around (80)
Round 15: SC 80 (80)
Round 16: *INC, SC 7* around (90)
Round 17: SC 90 (90)
Round 18: *INC, SC 8* around (100)
Round 19: SC 100 (100)
Round 20: *INC, SC 9* around (110)
Round 21: SC 110 (110)
Round 22: *INC, SC 10* around (120)
Round 23: SC 120 (120)
Round 24: *INC, SC 11* around (130)
Round 25: SC 130 (130)
Round 26: *INC, SC 12* around (140)
Round 27: SC 140 (140)
Round 28: *INC, SC 13* around (150)
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Do not tie off.
Sew in the first tail from round 1.
Remove your hook from the last stitch in round 28, lay the bottom piece of your pillow wrong side up and place the top piece on top, right side up. You bottom piece may be curling up on the edges but it wont matter once you attach your pieces and stuff your pillow. Insert your hook into one of the stitches on your top piece, grab your loop from the back piece, and pull through.
CH 1 to secure.
Starting in the same space where you just joined, begin to SC around, making sure to line up the stitches and go through both the front and back panels of the pillow. Once the pillow is about 3/4 of the way joined, stuff your pillow with poly fill. Continue to SC around the rest of the way until you have lined up and joined all 150 stitches. Join back into your first SC and tie off. Sew in the tail.
Shape your pillow by massaging it and adjusting the polyfill. If you wanted your pillow to be more “shapely” you could use a round pillow insert instead of polyfill.
Pom Pom Trim
Insert your hook into one of your stitches, grab your cream yarn and pull through.
CH 7, BOBBLE into the back bump of the third CH from your hook , CH 3, BOBBLE into the third CH from hook (the top of your first bobble), CH 1 to secure, slip stitch back into the bottom of the first bobble, CH 4, skip 4 stitches and slip stitch into the 5th stitch. Repeat around.
You may need to adjust/shape your “pom poms”.
Now you have a fun and spunky new throw pillow that will add personality and texture to any room! I hope you guys love this pattern! It has been such an honor to hang out with y’all over here on The Hook Nook blog. If you make a Crafty Boho Pillow, I would love to see it! Tag me @ACraftyConcept on social media and #CraftyBohoPillow to share with me and the maker community! Instagram is my main jam; please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or just to say “hi.” I would love to instameet you, hear your thoughts on this pattern, or answer any questions you may have about the Crafty Boho Pillow.
Happy Crocheting!
❤️Ashley
