Lazybones Pillow Pattern #9375

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Lazybones Pillow Pattern #9375

MATERIALS:
J. & P. COATS or CLARK'S O.N.T. BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET, size 50:
J. & P. Coats—2 balls of White or Ecru,
or
Clark's O.N.T.—3 balls of White or Ecru.
A ruffled pillow, 10 x 14 inches (excluding ruffle).
Pillow without ruffle, 10 x 14 inches.

GAUGE: 6 sps make 1 inch; 6 rows make 1 inch

First Scallop … Ch 26. 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, * ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch. Repeat from * across (7 sps). Ch 13, turn. 2nd row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, ch 2, dc in next dc (3 sps increased at beginning of row), 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc (bl made over sp). Work 6 more bls, ch 5, dc in same place as last dc (1 sp increased at end of row). Turn, sl st in 3 ch, ch 7. 3rd row: Dc in same place as last sl st, work bl over next sp, dc in next 3 dc (bl made over bl). Work 9 more bls, ch 5, dc in same place as last dc (1 sp increased at both ends of row). Turn, sl st in 3 ch, ch 10. 4th row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, ch 2, dc in same place as last sl st (2 sps increased at beginning of row). Work 4 bls, ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc (sp made over bl). Work 6 more sps, 2 bls. Ch 5, dc in same place as last dc, turn, sl st in next 3 ch, fasten off.

Second Scallop … Ch 36. 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, * ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch. Repeat from * across (13 sps). Ch 13, turn. 2nd row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, ch 2, dc in next dc, work 13 bls, ch 5, dc in same place as last dc, (ch 5, turn, dc in 3rd st of previous ch-5) twice (3 sps increased at end of row). Turn, sl st in 3 ch, ch 10. 3rd row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, ch 2, dc in same place as last sl st, work 19 bls, ch 5, dc in same place as last dc, ch 5, dc in 3rd st of previous ch-5 (2 sps increased at end of row). Ch 7, turn. 4th row: Dc in last dc of previous row (1 sp increased at beginning of row). Work 5 bls, 13 sps, 5 bls, ch 5, dc in same place as last dc. Turn, sl st in 3 ch, ch 2, join to 4th row of 1st scallop by making sl st in 5th ch of 1st sp. Fasten off.

Third Scallop … Ch 26. 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, * ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch. Repeat from * across (7 sps). Ch 7, turn. 2nd row: Dc in next dc, work 7 bls, ch 5, dc in same place as last dc, (ch 5, turn, dc in 3rd st of previous ch-5) twice. Turn, sl st in 3 ch, ch 7. 3rd row: Inc 1 sp, work 11 bls, ch 5, dc in 3rd st of previous ch-5. Turn, sl st in 3 ch, ch 7. 4th row: Inc 1 sp, work 2 bls, 7 sps, 4 bls, ch 5, dc in same place as last dc, ch 5, dc in 3rd st of previous ch-5, ch 2, join to 4th row of 2nd scallop by making sl st in 5th st of turning ch. Fasten off.
   Attach thread to last sl st made on 4th row of 1st scallop. 5th row: Ch 7, dc in same place where thread was attached, work 2 bls, 11 sps, 3 bls. Ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next sl st (sp worked over joining ch). Work 3 bls, 19 sps, 3 bls. Work 1 sp over next joining ch, 3 bls, 11 sps, 2 bls, ch 5, dc in same place as last dc. Turn, sl st in 3 sts, ch 5. 6th row: Dc in next dc (no inc), then work 2 bls, 12 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, 2 bls, 21 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, 3 bls, 11 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp. Ch 5, turn. Starting with 7th row, follow chart until 11th row is completed. Do not ch to turn at end of 11th row. 12th row: Sl st in next 3 sts, ch 5, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc, work 2 bls, 13 sps, 2 bls, 5 sps, 2 bls, 9 sps, 2 bls, 5 sps, 2 bls, 13 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp. Ch 5, turn (1 sp decreased at both ends of row). Starting with 13th row, follow chart to top. This completes one half of pillow top. To work remainder, reverse chart and work back (but do not repeat last row) to 4 rows from beginning of chart, then work as follows:

First ScallopNext row: Dec 1 sp, then work 1 sp, 2 bls, 7 sps, 4 bls, 2 sps. Turn. Following row: Dec 2 sps, work 1 sp, 11 bls, 1 sp. Turn and follow chart to end. Fasten off.

Second Scallop … Attach thread to next dc on last complete row, then work 1 sp, 5 bls, 13 sps, 5 bls, 1 sp. Turn and follow chart to end. Fasten off.

Third Scallop … Attach thread to next dc on last complete row, then work 2 sps, 4 bls, 7 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp. Turn and follow chart to end. Do not fasten off, but work a row of sc completely around all edges, keeping work flat.

FINISHING … Pin crocheted piece into shape and press with hot iron through damp cloth. Sew onto pillow.


Lazybones Pillow Pattern #9375