'Snowflake' crocheted pillowcase Novita Nordic Wool
C2C (corner to corner) crocheting is currently very popular on online crochet groups and blogs. This Snowflake pillow is crocheted using Novita Nordic Wool yarn.
Designer
Sisko Sälpäkivi
Size(s)
One size
Finished dimensions
approx. 40 cm x 40 cm / 15¾ in x 15¾ in
Yarn demand
Novita Nordic Wool (590) Dark Ruby 250 g and (010) Off-white less than 50 g
Needles and other supplies
Crochet hook: Novita 4-4½ mm (UK 7-8 / US G-6 or 7) or size needed Other supplies: Pillow 40 cm x 40 cm / 15¾ in x 15¾ in
Finished dimensions
approx. 40 cm x 40 cm / 15¾ in x 15¾ in
Crochet pattern Corner to corner crochet (C2C):
follow the drawings and the written instructions.
Gauge:
Approx. 7 treble groups (horizontally) = 10 cm / 4 in
Front piece
Start crocheting from the lower right corner (see chart).
Row 1: (see drawing I) using the Dark Ruby yarn, chain 6 for the beginning chain. Work 1 treble (tr) into the 4th ch st from the hook and 1 tr into each of the other 2 remaining ch sts (= 3 trs). Turn work.
Row 2: ch6, work 1 tr into the 4th ch st from the hook and 1 tr into the remaining 2 ch sts on the chain (= 3 trs), work 1 slip stitch (sl st) + ch3 + 3 trs into the chain arch on row 1. Turn work.
Row 3: ch6, work 1 tr into the 4th ch st from the hook and 1 tr into the remaining 2 ch sts (= 3 trs), work 1 sl st + ch3 + 3 trs into the chain arch on row 2. Work 1 sl st + ch3 + 3 trs into the next chain arch on row 2. Turn work.
Row 4: ch6, work 1 tr into the 4th ch st from the hook and 1 tr into the remaining 2 ch sts (= 3 trs), work 1 sl st + ch3 + 3 trs into the chain arch on row 3. *Work 1 sl st + ch3 + 3 trs into the next chain arch on row 3*, repeat *-* once more.. Turn work.
One group of 3 trs increased on each row. Continue in this manner and work rows 5-57 of the chart.
Note: When changing the colour, use the new colour for the last part of the last treble on the previous square as well the slip stitch joining the squares. Carry the contrasting colour on the WS, occasionally twisting it together with the other yarn. You may need several smaller balls of both colours to avoid long floats.
When you have worked row 29, begin decreases at both ends following drawing II. Work the decreases on all rows until there are 57 rows in total and you have decreased all the treble groups. Break the yarn.
Back piece
Work as you did the front piece but use the Dark Ruby yarn throughout.
Finishing
Lightly steam the pieces.
Sew the pieces together on three sides. Place the pillow inside the pillowcase and sew the last
Finished dimensions
approx. 40 cm x 40 cm / 15¾ in x 15¾ in
Crochet pattern Corner to corner crochet (C2C):
follow the drawings and the written instructions.
Gauge:
Approx. 7 treble groups (horizontally) = 10 cm / 4 in
Front piece
Start crocheting from the lower right corner (see chart).
Row 1: (see drawing I) using the Dark Ruby yarn, chain 6 for the beginning chain. Work 1 treble (tr) into the 4th ch st from the hook and 1 tr into each of the other 2 remaining ch sts (= 3 trs). Turn work.
Row 2: ch6, work 1 tr into the 4th ch st from the hook and 1 tr into the remaining 2 ch sts on the chain (= 3 trs), work 1 slip stitch (sl st) + ch3 + 3 trs into the chain arch on row 1. Turn work.
Row 3: ch6, work 1 tr into the 4th ch st from the hook and 1 tr into the remaining 2 ch sts (= 3 trs), work 1 sl st + ch3 + 3 trs into the chain arch on row 2. Work 1 sl st + ch3 + 3 trs into the next chain arch on row 2. Turn work.
Row 4: ch6, work 1 tr into the 4th ch st from the hook and 1 tr into the remaining 2 ch sts (= 3 trs), work 1 sl st + ch3 + 3 trs into the chain arch on row 3. *Work 1 sl st + ch3 + 3 trs into the next chain arch on row 3*, repeat *-* once more.. Turn work.
One group of 3 trs increased on each row. Continue in this manner and work rows 5-57 of the chart.
Note: When changing the colour, use the new colour for the last part of the last treble on the previous square as well the slip stitch joining the squares. Carry the contrasting colour on the WS, occasionally twisting it together with the other yarn. You may need several smaller balls of both colours to avoid long floats.
When you have worked row 29, begin decreases at both ends following drawing II. Work the decreases on all rows until there are 57 rows in total and you have decreased all the treble groups. Break the yarn.
Back piece
Work as you did the front piece but use the Dark Ruby yarn throughout.
Finishing
Lightly steam the pieces.
Sew the pieces together on three sides. Place the pillow inside the pillowcase and sew the last
