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Lion Heart Pillow Crochet Pattern

lion heart pillow

Now that the Christmas holidays are over, and the decorations have been put away for next year (we hope), it’s time to turn our attention to hearts and roses. Valentine’s Day is less than a month away, and I have so many ideas! It’s just so much fun to make cute pink and red animals, I can’t resist. The first Valentine’s Day design for the year is the Lion Heart Pillow, or as I like to call him, King Richard. Using Bernat blanket yarn makes the project go quickly, and he’s just so darned squishy!! Three different sizes of hearts are combined to make this sweet lion pillow for your special someone.

lion heart pillow

Pillow measures approximately 12” tall by 14” wide.

Gauge: 9 sc = 4”, 8 rows = 4”

Materials:

Bernat Blanket Yarn:

30 yards White

150 yards Pink

2 yards Red

Size M crochet hook

Yarn needle

Fiberfill

20-mm safety eyes

Directions:

MANE:

Rnd 1: With pink yarn, ch 22, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 9 ch, 3 sc in next ch (2nd sc is center top), sc in next 9 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of starting ch, sc in next 8 ch, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch (center bottom), sk 1 ch, sc in next 8 ch, sc in last ch (same lp as first ch with 2 sc). Join with sl st.  (44 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first 2 sts, sc in next 8 sts, 3 sc in next st (2nd sc is center), sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in each of next 3 sts, sc in next 7 sts, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in last st. Join with sl st.  (50 sc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat once, sc in next 9 sts, 3 sc in next st (2nd sc is center), sc in next 9 sts, repeat * to * 3 times, sc in next 6 sts, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, sc in next 6 sts, repeat * to * once. Join with sl st.  (56 sc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat once, sc in next 10 sts, 3 sc in next st (2nd sc is center), sc in next 10 sts, repeat * to * 3 times, sc in next 5 sts, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, sc in next 5 sts, repeat * to * once. Join with sl st.  (62 sc)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat once, sc in next 11 sts, 3 sc in next st (2nd sc is center top), sc in next 11 sts, repeat * to * 3 times, sc in next 4 sts, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, sc in next 4 sts, repeat * to * once. Join with sl st.  (68 sc)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, *sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat once, sc in next 12 sts, 3 sc in next st (2nd sc is center), sc in next 12 sts, repeat * to * 3 times, sc in next 3 sts, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, sc in next 3 sts, repeat * to * once. Join with sl st.  (74 sc)

Rnd 7: Ch 1, *sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat once, sc in next 13 sts, 3 sc in next st (2nd sc is center), sc in next 13 sts, repeat * to * 3 times, sc in next 2 sts, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, sc in next 2 sts, repeat * to * once. Join with sl st.  (80 sc)

Rnd 8: Ch 1, *sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat once, sc in next 14 sts, 3 sc in next st (2nd sc is center), sc in next 14 sts, repeat * to * 3 times, sc in next st, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, sc in next st, repeat * to * once. Join with sl st.  (86 sc)

Rnd 9: Ch 1, *sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat once, sc in next 15 sts, 3 sc in next st (2nd sc is center), sc in next 15 sts, repeat * to * 3 times, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, repeat * to * once. Join with sl st.  (94 sc)

Fasten off pink.

Blocking is preferred to allow pieces to lay flat.

FACE:

Rnd 1: With white yarn, ch 16, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 6 ch, 3 sc in next ch (2nd sc is center), sc in next 6 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of starting ch, sc in next 5 ch, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch (center), sk 1 ch, sc in next 5 ch, sc in last ch (same lp as first ch with 2 sc). Join with sl st.  (32 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 7 sts, 3 sc in next st (2nd sc is center), sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sc in next 4 sts, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, sc in next 4 sts, sc in last st (same as first sc with 2 sc). Join with sl st.  (38 sc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* twice, sc in next 8 sts, 3 sc in next st (2nd sc is center), sc in next 8 sts, repeat * to * 3 times, sc in next 3 sts, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, sc in next 3 sts, repeat * to * once. Join with sl st.  (44 sc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* twice, sc in next 9 sts, 3 sc in next st (2nd sc is center), sc in next 9 sts, repeat * to * 3 times, sc in next 2 sts, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, sc in next 2 sts, repeat * to * once. Join with sl st.  (50 sc)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* twice, sc in next 10 sts, 3 sc in next st (2nd sc is center), sc in next 10 sts, repeat * to * 3 times, sc in next st, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, sc in next st, repeat * to * once. Join with sl st.  (56 sc)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, *sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* twice, sc in next 11 sts, 3 sc in next st (2nd sc is center), sc in next 11 sts, repeat * to * 3 times, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, repeat * to * once. Join with sl st.  (62 sc)

Fasten off white.

NOSE:

Rnd 1: With red yarn, ch 8, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in next ch (2nd sc is center), sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of starting ch, sc in next ch, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch (center), sk 1 ch, sc in next ch, sc in last ch (same lp as first ch with 2 sc). Join with sl st.  (16 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sk next st, sc in next st, sk next st, 2 sc in next st. (22 sc)  Fasten off red.

Sew red heart (right side up) on the bottom half of the white heart (upside down). Sew white heart (upside down) centered on top of pink heart (right side up). Insert safety eyes at Rnd 3 of white heart, approximately 2” apart.

EDGING:

Place both large hearts wrong sides together and crochet through both pieces to join. Pin in place with one pin marking the center bottom.

Insert hook at st after bottom center marker (through both thicknesses). Sc in this st, sc in next 20 sts, *sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts,* 3 times, sc in next 5 sts, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center top), sk next st, sc in next 5 sts, (sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* 3 times. Begin stuffing pillow.

Sc in each remaining st with 3 sc in marked st (center bottom), stuffing as you go. Join with sl st.
Fasten off yarn. Weave in all ends.

PDF Download (with photos for assembly): Lion Heart Pillow Crochet Pattern

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Smores Pillow Crochet Pattern

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I have a niece who has never liked sweets from the time she was a baby. The one exception is smores – she LOVES smores. Any time they visit us during cold weather, I make sure to have all the ingredients on hand so they kids can roast marshmallows in the fireplace to make smores. This Christmas I crocheted her a Smores Pillow. It turned out so cute!

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Size M (9.0 mm) crochet hook
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Gauge: 7 sts = 3”, 6 rows = 3”

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Directions:
MARSHMALLOW:
Rnd 1: With White yarn, ch 2, 7 sc in 2nd ch. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds unless otherwise noted.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (14 sc).
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Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (28 sc).
Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (35 sc).
Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (42 sc).
Rnd 7: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (49 sc).
Rnd 8: *Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (56 sc). Join with sl st.
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Rnd 26: Working in BLO, *sc in next 6 sts, dec over next 2 sts,* repeat around (49 sc).
Rnd 27: Working in both lps, *sc in next 5 sts, dec over next 2 sts,* repeat around (42 sc).
Rnd 28: *Sc in next 4 sts, dec over next 2 sts,* repeat around (35 sc).
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Stuff marshmallow but not too firmly. Excess stuffing will pouf out the top and bottom.
Rnd 29: *Sc in next 3 sts, dec over next 2 sts,* repeat around (28 sc).
Rnd 30: *Sc in next 2 sts, dec over next 2 sts,* repeat around (21 sc).
Rnd 31: *Sc in next st, dec over next 2 sts,* repeat around (14 sc). Finish stuffing.
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Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (35 sc).
Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (42 sc).
Rnd 7: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (49 sc).
Rnd 8: *Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (56 sc).
Rnd 9: *Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (63 sc). Join with sl st.
Rnd 10: Working in BLO, sc in each st.
Rnd 11: Working in both lps, *sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st,* repeat around. Join with sl st.
Fasten off yarn leaving 12” length for sewing.
Sew one piece to top and the other piece to the bottom of marshmallow.

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Rows 3-50: Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 26” long. Finished piece should measure approximately 13” x 26”.
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Unicorn Bobblehead Crochet Pattern

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National Bobblehead Day

Do you like bobbleheads? My husband collects them, mostly of sports figures. When we travel, though, we do try to find one from any new city that we visit. We have a Royal Guard bobblehead from London and an Al Capone bobblehead from San Francisco.

I decided to make a unicorn bobblehead, just to see if a crochet bobblehead was possible. The resulting unicorn is just too cute. I hope you enjoy it too. This design requires wire and a wooden dowel for assembly, so it’s not suitable as a children’s toy. It would make a great decor item for a little girl’s room or a nursery.

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Materials:

Sport weight (or baby weight) yarn

1.5 oz. white

0.1 oz. tan

Small amounts, pink, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, gold

Size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook

Yarn needle

Fiberfil

Two 15-mm oval googly eyes

20-gauge craft wire

3/16” wooden dowel

Gauge (E hook) 5 sc = 1”, 7 rows sc = 1”

Finished unicorn bobblehead measures approximately 8” tall (including horn), 4” wide, 7” long (nose to tail)

Directions:

BODY:

Rnd 1: With white yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout unless otherwise noted.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc).

Rnd 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (18 sc).

Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (24 sc).

Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (30 sc).

Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (36 sc).

Rnd 7: *Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (42 sc).

Rnd 8: *Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (48 sc).

Rnd 9: *Sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (54 sc).

Rnd 10: In back loops only, sc in each st.

Rnd 11: In both loops, sc in each st.

Rnd 12: *Sc next 7 sts, dec,* repeat twice, sc in rem sts (51 sc).

Rnd 13: Sc in each st.

Rnd 14: *Sc next 6 sts, dec,* repeat twice, sc in rem sts (48 sc).

Rnd 15: Sc in each st.

Rnd 16: *Sc next 5 sts, dec,* repeat twice, sc in rem sts (45 sc).

Rnd 17: Sc in each st.

Rnd 18: *Sc next 4 sts, dec,* repeat twice, sc in rem sts (42 sc).

Rnd 19: Sc in each st.

Rnd 20: *Sc in next 5 sts, dec,* repeat around (36 sc).

Rnds 21-23: Sc in each st.

Rnd 24: *Sc in next 4 sts, dec,* repeat around (30 sc).

Rnds 25-27: Sc in each st.

Rnd 28: *Sc in next 3 sts, dec,* repeat around (24 sc).

Rnds 29-31: Sc in each st.

Rnd 32: *Sc in next 2 sts, dec,* repeat around (18 sc).

Rnds 33-34: Sc in each st.

Rnd 35: Dec around (12 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 12” length for sewing.

Wrap approximately 1.5” of dowel with craft wire to create spring. Remove spring and set aside.

Insert dowel into neck opening and mark it ¼” longer than body. Cut to this length and insert spring on the ¼” that will extend from body. Secure spring to dowel with glue. Stuff body firmly and insert dowel into body. Using length of yarn left at fasten off, thread through sts of Rnd 35 and pull tight to close opening around dowel. If desired, run a bead of glue around Rnd 35 to reinforce.

FRONT LEGS: (Make 2)

Rnd 1: With tan yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout unless otherwise noted.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc).

Rnd 3: In BLO, sc in each st.

Rnd 4: In both loops, sc in each st. Fasten off tan.

Rnds 5-18: Attach white yarn, sc in each st. Fasten off leaving length for sewing.

BACK LEGS: (Make 2)

Repeat Rnds 1-10 of front legs.

Rnd 11: *Sc in next st, inc in next st,* repeat around (18 sc).

Rnd 12: *Sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st,* repeat around (24 sc).

Rnds 13-16: Sc in each st.

Rnd 17: *Sc in next 2 sts, dec,* repeat round (18 sc).

Rnd 18: Sc in each st.

Rnd 19: *Sc in next st, dec,* repeat around (12 sc).

Stuff legs lightly and sew a back leg on each side of body. Sew front legs to front of body between back legs with bottom edge of leg at Rnd 10.

HEAD:

Rnd 1: With white yarn and G hook, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout unless otherwise noted.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc).

Rnd 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (18 sc).

Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (24 sc).

Rnds 5-7: Sc in each st.

Rnd 8: *Sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (27 sc).

Rnds 9-11: Sc in each st.

Rnd 12: *Sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (30 sc).

Rnds 13-15: Sc in each st.

Rnd 16: *Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (36 sc).

Rnds 17-18: Sc in each st.

Rnd 19: Ch 1, sk 1 st, sc in rem sts.

Rnd 20: Sc in ch-1 space, sc in rem sts.

Rnds 21:22: Sc in each st.

Insert dowel into ch-1 sp and mark ¼” extending out of head. Cut at mark and set dowel aside.

Rnd 23: *Sc next 4 sc, dec,* repeat around (30 sc).

Rnd 24: *Sc next 3 sc, dec,* repeat around (24 sc).

Rnd 25: *Sc next 2 sc, dec,* repeat around (18 sc). Stuff head.

Rnd 26: *Sc next sc, dec,* repeat around (12 sc).

Rnd 27: *Dec around (6 sc).

Rnd 28: Repeat Rnd 27 (3 sc). Fasten off. Finish stuffing and sew closed. Insert dowel into ch-1 sp and other end of dowel into spring extending from body. Do not glue in place yet.

NECK:

Rnd 1: Ch 24, join with sl st in 1st ch to form ring. Sc in each ch around (24 sc). Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout unless otherwise noted.

Rnds 2-8: Sc in each st. Measure neck to ensure it is long enough to cover top of body and spring. Add more rows as needed. Join with sl st. Fasten off. Sew Rnd 1 of neck to bottom of head.

EARS: (Make 2)

With pink yarn, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of starting ch, sc in each of next 2 ch (7 sc). Fasten off pink.

Repeat with white yarn but do not fasten off. Ch 1, turn. Holding wrong sides together (1 pink and 1 white), working through both pieces, sc in each of 1st 3 sc, 3 sc next sc, sc in each of next 3 sc. Fasten off leaving length for sewing. Sew 1 ear to each side of head at Rnd 23.

HORN:

Rnd 1: With gold yarn, ch 2, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout unless otherwise noted.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1st st, sc in remaining sc (4 sc).

Rnds 3-8: Repeat Rnd 2 (10 sc at end of Rnd 8).

Fasten off leaving length for sewing. Stuff horn and sew to middle of forehead between ears.

MANE:

With red yarn, ch 11, 3 hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each rem ch. Fasten off. Repeat with orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple yarn. Attach pieces of mane to back of head starting under the horn, making a line down the back of the head.

TAIL:

With red yarn, ch 11, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each rem ch. Fasten off. Repeat with orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple yarn. Combine pieces of tail and attach to bottom of body at Rnd 10.

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