Project introduction
The Hello Fall Crochet Pillow is a seasonal colorwork project with a buttoned flap and a choice of backings. This overview describes the materials and construction, but it is not a complete tutorial. The free web pattern and full instructions are by the designer at Briana K Designs. The ad-free PDF is a separate paid download offered through the designer’s shops, including Etsy, rather than part of the free web pattern. Check the designer’s page for current access details.
The design combines solid sections with colorwork. The designer recommends yarn bobbins to help manage strands and reduce tangling. The listed skill level is Advanced Beginner, making this a project for crocheters ready to try color changes in a home decor piece.
Hello Fall Crochet Pillow Supplies
Gather the items below before starting. The listed yarn quantities and yardage come from the designer’s materials information. The yardage figure applies when crocheting the back panel too.
- 5.0 mm (H) crochet hook, or a size that meets gauge
- Michaels Loops & Threads Impeccable yarn: Aran Tweed, 2 to 3 skeins; Gold, 1 skein; Ombre Falling Leaves, 1 skein
- Approximately 625 yards (572 meters) if crocheting the back as well
- Five buttons, each 1 to 1.5 inches (2.5 to 3.8 cm)
- 20 by 20 inch pillow form
- Yarn needle and scissors
- Optional: 3/4 yard of burlap for the back
Crochet Hook
The listed hook is 5.0 mm, also marked H. The designer allows for changing hook size to obtain gauge. Use the original instructions for the designer’s guidance if your gauge differs.
Notions
The listed notions are a yarn needle, scissors, five buttons, and a 20 by 20 inch pillow form. Stitch markers are mentioned in the finishing notes for marking button positions. Burlap is optional and can replace the crocheted back.
Yarn
The yarn is Michaels Loops & Threads Impeccable in Aran Tweed, Gold, and Ombre Falling Leaves. The listed amounts are 2 to 3 skeins of Aran Tweed and 1 skein each of Gold and Ombre Falling Leaves.
Yardage
Plan for approximately 625 yards (572 meters) if making both the crocheted front and back. The source gives this as an approximate amount, not a separate estimate for each panel.
Abbreviations/Stitches
The pattern uses US crochet terms. Its abbreviations are ch for chain, RS for right side, sc for single crochet, sl st for slip stitch, sts for stitches, and WS for wrong side.
Gauge
The stated gauge is 13.5 single crochet stitches and 14 rows over 4 inches (10 cm), using an H hook. The designer notes that matching stitch gauge matters more than matching row gauge. Matching both horizontal and vertical gauge can be difficult, and the notes allow extra rows at the top if needed.
Measurements/Sizes
The finished cover is described as 20 inches (51 cm) wide and 20 inches (51 cm) tall. The notes say the pattern includes some ease to fit over a pillow.
Skill Level
The listed skill level is Advanced Beginner. The colorwork uses changing yarn colors, and the construction is worked in rows as two pieces.
Notes
The cover is worked from the bottom up in two pieces. The front includes a buttonhole flap, and the front and back are joined with slip stitches after they are completed. Each panel has a right side and a wrong side. For the colorwork, the designer suggests a combination of intarsia and carrying yarn across the back, with the approach varied to suit the work.
At the end of each row, turn and chain 1. This turning chain does not count as a stitch. The pattern notes that matching horizontal and vertical gauge can be challenging, that stitch gauge takes priority over row gauge, and that extra rows may be added at the top if needed. A burlap back can be used instead of a crocheted back.
Hello Fall Crochet Pillow Pillow Chart
This heading appears in the source, but the chart is not reproduced in this overview. Use the designer’s page to consult the chart and the full color-placement information. The listed right-side and wrong-side abbreviations can help distinguish the faces of the panels.
Hello Fall Crochet Pillow Construction Overview
The front begins with Aran Tweed and a 68-chain foundation, producing 67 stitches when the first row is worked into the second chain from the hook. Rows finish with a turn and a chain 1, which does not count as a stitch. The early rows use Aran Tweed, followed by colorwork with Falling Leaves and more solid Aran Tweed rows. Gold joins the design later.
The color sections alternate between right-side and wrong-side rows. The instructions contain specific color runs for each row, so this overview does not attempt to recreate them. Bobbins are recommended to help keep the active and inactive strands manageable. The construction continues into a buttonhole flap and a separate back panel.
Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice.That’s what Fall is made of.
This part of the colorwork uses Aran Tweed and Gold. The source includes fragments of color sequences as well as directions for rows 38 and 39. Row 38 is worked on the wrong side, and row 39 on the right side. Consult the complete instructions for exact stitch-by-stitch color placements.
Half way through the Hello Pumpkin Crochet Pillow
The source marks this point as halfway through the colorwork, when the developing design becomes clearer. It again suggests bobbins as a way to manage tangles and notes that setting them up takes some time. Keeping the yarn organized can be useful as the Gold and Aran Tweed color runs continue.
Another Fall, Another Turned Page
Rows 46 to 59 continue the Gold and Aran Tweed colorwork, alternating wrong-side and right-side rows. Rows 60 and 61 return to solid Aran Tweed, with 67 stitches in each. The directions then continue in Aran Tweed through rows 62 to 72. The sequences change from row to row, so use the complete source instructions for the exact placements.
The construction includes a front panel with a flap, a separate crocheted or burlap back, and slip-stitched sides and lower edge. Buttons secure the flap. These features explain how the colorwork panel becomes a pillow cover without reproducing every row instruction here.
Button Hole Row
Row 72 creates buttonholes using chain spaces and skipped stitches. The following rows return to single crochet in Aran Tweed through row 75, after which the work is fastened off and the ends are woven in. Follow the complete directions for the exact buttonhole sequence.
Now for the finishing touches.
The source offers two back-panel choices: a one-color crocheted panel or burlap. It describes the crocheted back as quicker to make than the colorwork front. Burlap is presented as a time-saving option that adds a different texture and makes the cover reversible.
Back Panel
For the crocheted back, the instructions specify white or another chosen color, a 68-chain foundation, and 69 rows of single crochet. Fasten off and weave in the ends. Burlap is an alternative to this yarn panel, not an additional layer required for every version.
Attaching Panels Together
Place the front and back with their wrong sides facing outward. If using burlap, the source specifies two pieces approximately one inch larger on each side; a crochet hook can pass through the burlap openings. With white yarn, slip stitch from the top of one side, around the bottom, and up the other side, keeping the flap free. The source recommends firm tension for defined edges without puckering. Fasten off, weave in the ends, and turn the cover so the seams are inside.
Attaching Buttons
With the back panel facing, fold the front flap over its top edge. Mark the button positions with stitch markers, then sew the buttons in place using green yarn and a yarn needle. Insert a 20 by 20 inch pillow form into the cover.
What should you make next?
For another fall-themed project overview, see the Fall Pumpkin Coaster Crochet Pattern - Get Festive: Pattern Overview. For another seasonal pillow idea, visit the Bobble Crochet Pumpkin Pillow: Pattern Overview. Each is a separate project with its own details.
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