Crochet Copenhagen Pillow Pattern

Transform your living space with the cozy and vibrant Crochet Copenhagen Pillow! This lovely pillow features a unique motif design that showcases a beautiful interplay of colors, making it an excellent addition to any home decor. In this article, you’ll find detailed instructions on how to create this decorative pillow, alongside helpful tips and insights about the pattern.

About the Crochet Project

The Crochet Copenhagen Pillow is a charming home decor project that incorporates a series of motifs designed to assemble into a cozy pillow cover. The use of various colors along with distinct motifs offers an aesthetically pleasing visual appeal. Easy to customize with your favorite colors, this project allows for creativity while still following a structured pattern.

Materials

this Pattern

Before you dive into this crochet project, make sure you have the following materials ready:

Yarn

• STITCH NATION by Debbie Stoller™ “Full o’ Sheep™”
  • 2205 Little Lamb A: 2 balls
  • 2910 Poppy B: 1 ball
  • 2260 Clementine C: 1 ball
  • 2640 Thyme D: 1 ball
  • 2510 Aquamarine E: 1 ball
    (Art. T100 available in 3.5 oz (100 g); 155 yd (142 m) balls.)

Crochet Hook

• 5 mm [US H8]

Supplies

• Sewing needle and matching sewing thread
• Yarn needle

Color Assignment and Sequence Chart

To achieve the beautiful design for your pillow, follow the color sequencing chart below, which indicates the arrangement of colors for each motif:

Color Sequence Chart (Motif Make # / Color 1 / Color 2 / Color 3 / Color 4)

• Motif 1: 3 / D / A / E / A
• Motif 2: 1 / C / A / D / A
• Motif 3: 1 / C / A / E / A
• Motif 4: 2 / D / A / C / A
• Motif 5: 1 / C / A / B / A
• Motif 6: 1 / E / A / B / A
• Motif 7: 1 / D / A / B / A
• Motif 8: 1 / E / A / D / A
• Motif 9: 1 / B / A / D / A
• Motif 10: 1 / B / A / C / A
• Motif 11: 2 / E / A / B / A
• Motif 12: 1 / C / A / E / A

(Repeat motifs 1–12 to total 16 motifs according to the chart as used for placement.)

Motif Instructions (Make 16)

First Motif

With Color 1:

1. ch 4; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring.

2. Round 1:
   ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout)
   11 dc in ring
   join with slip st in top of beginning ch-3 – 12 dc
   Fasten off Color 1.
   join A between first and last dc of round 1.

3. Round 2 (Color 2):
   ch 3
   dc in the same space
   2 dc between the next 2 dc; repeat from * around
   join with slip st in top of beginning ch-3 – 24 dc
   Fasten off Color 2.
   join Color 3 between first and last dc of round 2.

4. Round 3 (Color 3):
   ch 3
   2 dc in the same space
   skip the next 2 dc, 3 dc between the last skipped and next dc; repeat from * around
   join with slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch 4 – 36 dc
   Fasten off Color 3.
   join Color 4 between first and last dc of round 2.

5. Round 4 (Color 4):
   ch 3
   (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in the same space
   [ch 1, skip the next 3 dc, 2 dc between the last skipped and next dc] twice
   ch 1, skip the next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) between the last skipped and next dc
   repeat from * twice
   repeat from * to ** once
   join with slip st in top of beginning ch-3 – 4 corner ch-1 spaces; 9 dc and 3 ch-1 spaces on each side.
   Fasten off.

Second Motif (Joining Across One Side)

Work the same as First Motif, joining to previous motif(s) while completing round 4 by:

• replacing ch-1 spaces on the side to be joined with sc in corresponding ch-1 space(s) on preceding motifs, following the assembly diagram for placement.
  Fasten off.

Border

The border adds a finished touch to your pillow that securely binds the motifs together.

Round 1

• With the right side facing, join A with a slip st in any corner ch-1 space.
• ch 1
• 2 sc in corner ch-1 space, sc in each st and space across; repeat from * around
• join with slip st in the first sc — 56 sc on each side.

Round 2

• Ch 1
• 2 sc in sc, sc in each sc to the next corner; repeat from * around
• join with slip st in the first sc.

Round 3

• Ch 1
• sc in the first sc
• 2 sc in the next sc, sc in each sc to the next corner; repeat from * around
• join with slip st in the first sc.
• Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Assembly Diagram

Follow the placement order indicated below for an organized arrangement of your motifs:

Placement Grid (Numbers Indicate Motif Order)

• Row 1: 1 2 3 4
• Row 2: 5 6 7 8
• Row 3: 9 1 10 11
• Row 4: 4 11 12 1

Finishing

To complete your pillow:

• With a sewing needle and matching thread, sew the pillow cover to the top of your pillow. This step finalizes the look of your project, ensuring that everything is securely held together.

Frequently Asked Questions

What crochet hook is used for this pattern?

The pattern specifies to use a 5 mm (US H8) crochet hook.

Is this project worked in rows or rounds?

This crochet project is worked in rounds, utilizing a series of motifs to build the final pillow cover.

Does this crochet project require assembly?

Yes, some assembly is required. You will need to join the motifs and then sew the cover to the pillow to complete the project.

Conclusion

The Crochet Copenhagen Pillow not only serves as a beautiful, colorful accent for your home but also gives you the opportunity to practice and expand your crochet skills. Assembling various motifs may seem intricate, but following the structured instructions provided will lead you to create a delightful piece of functional art. Happy crocheting!