Crochet Granny Rectangle Pillow

You've heard of a granny square but what about a granny rectangle? This granny square crochet pattern is sure to change the way you look at home decor. Make a Crochet Granny Rectangle Pillow from Henriette Pieket and add it to your bed or couch.


 

Materials:

• Crochet Needle
• Different colors yarn or leftover yarns of same weight.  I used DK weight.

Instructions:

1. Ch. 33
    
2. On Right side 2 dc in 4th ch* ch1, sk 3 chs, 3 dc in next ch* repeat from * until you have 8 groups, in last ch: 3 chs, 3 dcs, 3 chs.
   
   
    
3. Cont. on other side: 8x  1 ch, 3 dcs in same ch. as previous round. At the end: 3 chs, 3 dcs, 3 chs, 1 sl.st in 3rd ch.
   
   
    
4. Turn work over and cont. on Wrong side
    
5. Around corner spaces: ch 1, 3 dcs, 3 chs, 3 dcs;  around other spaces: 1 ch, 3 dcs
    
6. Round 3 to 7 same as round 2.  around corner spaces same as long sides.
   
   
    
7. Sewing together the four rectangles and one square.  Make sure the last round of your squares are all of the same color.  That color ties all the colors together.
    
8. Make a regular pillow and carefully hand sew the crocheted piece to the front. 

For more great home decor crafts, check out 10 Free Crochet Pillow Patterns.