Crochet Tutorial: Happy Hubert the Hippo Pillow

April 18, 2017 By Nadia Fuad in amigurumi, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, Video Tutorial Tags: animal, baby, basic, beginner, child, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, cushion, fashion, fashion blogger, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, hippo, hippopotamus, how to, how to crochet, joy creators, kid, kids, learn, nursery, pattern, pillow, red heart yarns, safari, stitch, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

My Happy Hubert the Hippo Pillow is here!! This fun and cuddly cushion is the perfect size for your little one to curl up with! A great accent throw for a nursery or kids room! Check out this free pattern and video tutorial!

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this Hippo Pillow:

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Pattern:

Designed by Nadia Fuad
You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

Materials:
Click here to get the whole KIT!!

–Red Heart Yarns Super Saver in Gray Heather (less than 300 yards)
–Red Heart Yarns Super Saver in Flamingo
–Red Heart Yarns Super Saver in Black (Less than 20 yards)
–Red Heart Yarns Super Saver in Soft White (Less than 10 yards)
-H-5.00mm Crochet Hook (Find the hook I used in my video tutorial here!)
–Stitch Markers
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors
-Polyfil

You can buy any of the items in this kit. Buy all or buy one item. Check it out to see the supplies you can get online to make this pillow!

NOTES:

-This project uses less than 350 yards of yarn.
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-Watch the FULL video tutorial for visual instructions for each round and tips on how to make this smaller and bigger.
-Weave in all the ends as you go so you don’t have to weave them all in at the very end.
-If the instructions above are confusing, please message me on Facebook, and I will answer any questions you may have. Please be specific in your questions. Thank you!!
-The measurements for this pillow are 15 inches long and 10 inches wide

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
BLO: Back Loops Only
prev.: Previous
Sl st: slip stitch
SC: Single Crochet
SC2TOG: Single crochet decrease
DC: Double Crochet

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.

Body of Pillow:

With Gray, Work in BLO and in continuous rounds
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)
Rnd 4: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (24)
Rnd 5: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (30)
Rnd 6: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 4 sts] 6 times. (36)
Rnd 7: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 5 sts] 6 times. (42)
Rnd 8: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 6 sts] 6 times. (48)
Rnd 9: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 7 sts] 6 times. (54)
Rnd 10: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 8 sts] 6 times. (60)
Rnds 11-20: SC in each st around. (60)
Rnd 21: [SC2TOG, SC in next 8 sts] 6 times. (54)
Rnd 22: [SC2TOG, SC in next 7 sts] 6 times. (48)
Rnd 23: [SC2TOG, SC in next 6 sts] 6 times. (42)
Rnd 24: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 6 sts] 6 times. (48)
Rnds 25-39: SC in each st around. (48)
Rnd 40: [SC2TOG, SC in next 6 sts] 6 times. (42)
Rnd 41: [SC2TOG, SC in next 5 sts] 6 times. (36)
Rnd 42: [SC2TOG, SC in next 4 sts] 6 times. (30)
Rnd 43: [SC2TOG, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (24)
Stuff the pillow
Rnd 44: [SC2TOG, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (18)
Rnd 45: [SC2TOG, SC in next st] 6 times. (12)
Rnd 46: [SC2TOG] 6 times. (6)
Fasten off, weave in ends.

Eyes: With Black (Make 2)
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)
Fasten of with long tail for sewing.
With White: (Make 2)
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to first sc. (6)
Rnd 2: Ch up 3 (counts as st), DC in same st, [HDC, SC] in next st, [SC, HDC] in next st, 2 DC in next st, [HDC, SC] in next st, [SC, HDC] in next st, sl st to ch up 3. (12)
Rnd 3: Ch up 1, 2 HDC in same st, 2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 4 sts, 2 HDC in next 2 sts, HDC in last 4 sts, sl st to first HDC. (16)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Sew eyes to Hippo Pillow

Ears: (Make 2) With Gray, Work in BLO and in continuous rounds
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)
Rnd 4: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (24)
Rnds 5-8: SC in each st around. (24)
Rnd 9: [SC2TOG, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (18)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

With Flamingo or pink: (Make 2)
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Nose Nostril: (Make 2) With Black
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)
Rnd 4: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (24)

Teeth: (Make 2) With White
Ch 6
Rnd 1: SC in 2nd ch and across, put 3 SC in last st, work on opposite side of foundation chain, SC across putting 2 SC in last st. (12)
Rnds 2-5: SC in each st around. (12)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly Step:
Sew all the pieces together and to the pillow. See video tutorial for visual instructions.

Enjoy!!

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The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns

Crochet Tutorial: Lemons to Lemonade Pillow

February 14, 2017 By Nadia Fuad in Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, Video Tutorial Tags: basic, be my valentine, beginner, citrus, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, cushion, day, free crochet pattern, free pattern, fruit, gift, handmade, homemade, how to, how to crochet, learn, lemon pun, lemon puns, lemon slice, lemonade, lemons, love, lovely, loving, pattern, pillow, pun, pun intended, punny, slices, special, stitch, teach, tutorial, valentine, valentine's day, valentines, video, video tutorial, when life hands you lemons, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 3 Comments

I have always had a “zest” for life, and “lime” so grateful to be able to do what I love. For the past 2 weeks, my creative “juices” have been going in high gear to bring you this series of puns leading up to Valentine’s Day. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I have!! At times, I may have blurred the “limes” between humorous and pushing too far. I’m sure some were a bit “sour” and others made you “peel” with laughter. Today’s pun is no exception. This pillow is “juice” the cutest way to end our series and allows me to “ex-press” how much all this means to me. I do this for YOU! I plan to “wedge” this under me to provide something to “curdle” up with once my procedure and biopsies are over. I’m so lucky to have my “main squeeze” with me during these tests! My life is made up of many “making lemonade” moments. Any way you “slice” it, was a perfect way to bring this series to a close. So, time to “pucker up” and get this procedure done! Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone! Sending you all my love!! I also want to say a special Happy Valentine’s Day to my Nate for taking the day off work to be with me today.

lemons

pillow

Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make the lemon slice:

Pattern:

Designed by Nadia Fuad
You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

Materials:

Click here to get the whole kit of supplies to make this pillow!

–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in White
–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Pale Yellow
–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Bright Yellow
-G/6-4.25mm Crochet Hook (Get the same one I used in my video tutorial HERE)
–Felt
-Pillow (Get the same one I used HERE)
–Iron On Letters
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
SC2TOG: Single Crochet 2 Together
TR: Treble Crochet

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.

Lemon Slice (Make 2)
With White:
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to 1st sc, ch 1 (6)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around, sl st to 1st sc. (12)

Rnd 3: Ch 7 (counts as TR + Ch 3 sp), *Sk 1 st, TR in next, Ch 3, repeat from * around, sl st to 4th ch of beginning ch 7. (8 TR, 8 Ch 3 sps) Fasten off, change to Lemon

Rnd 4: Working behind ch 3 sps, in sk’d sts from round 2, Ch up 4 (counts as TR), 3 TR in same st, *ch 1, 4 TR in next sk’d st from round 2. repeat from * around, sl st to beg. ch up 4. (32 TR, 8 ch 1 sps)
Fasten off Yellow, change back to white

Rnd 5: Attach yarn to TR from Rnd 3 and ch 1 sp from Rnd 4. SC 2 Rnds together. *[SC in ch 3 sp and in next TR] 4 times, SC in next TR and ch 1 sp. Repeat from * around, sl st to 1st sc, fasten off white. (40 sc around) (See video tutorial for specific locations of stitches)

Rnd 6: In any st around, with Brighter yellow color, ch 1, 2 SC in same st, 1 SC in next 4 sts, *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next 4 sts, repeat from * around, sl st to 1st sc. Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly step:
Iron on letters to pillow first
Then sew lemon slices to pillow using video tutorial as a guide.
Sew on a felt heart (optional)

Enjoy!!

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Crochet Tutorial: On the Fringe Cushion

December 20, 2016 By Nadia Fuad in Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, home decor, Video Tutorial Tags: basic, beginner, christmas, comfy, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, cushion, decor, decoration, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, free crochet pattern, free pattern, fringe, handmade, holiday, home, home decor, homey, homie, house, how to, how to crochet, knit, learn, on the fringe, pattern, pillow, pillows, slip stitch, stitch, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 1 Comment

Today we have the On the Fringe Cushion pattern! This great piece of home decor has a boho-inspired look and can be made in any color for your home. The slip-stitches give a look of knit, and it is accented with a bobble fringe. Get your hooks ready ladies and gents, this is a pillow cover you don’t want to miss out on making!

You can use any size pillow you want and make this easy pattern that really dresses up your holiday decor this season! Use different colors and have this pillow for all year round!

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this cushion:

***You can sell anything you make from my patterns, please just link back to my website YARNutopia.com. Thank you!

Pattern:

Designed by Nadia Fuad
You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

Materials:

Click here for the whole kit of supplies!!

–Red Heart with Love in Holly Berry (10 Yards)
–Red Heart With Love in Evergreen (10 Yards)
–Red Heart Yarns with Love Metallic in White (350 Yards)
–12mm crochet hook for Main part of pillow
–I-5.5mm Crochet Hook for the outline reverse single crochets and for the puffs
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors
–14 inch Pillow Form

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-You can also chain more or less for the size pillow you are making.
-Make your slip stitches extra loose to help with the next row and inserting your hook
-Slip Stitches are very short, so you will need to make your piece more of a rectangle piece instead of a square so it doesn’t stretch and look weird on the pillow form.
-The pillow I used was 14 inches but you can use any size pillow you want, just measure your panels to be the size of the pillow form you use.

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
Cluster: [YO, Insert Hook, YO, Pull through, YO, pull through 2 loops] 3 times, YO, pull through all 4 loops on hook.

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.

With White and 12mm crochet hook: Make 2 Panels
Ch 31 or any amount that will cover the pillow you are working over.
Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook VERY LOOSELY and Sl st in each ch across. (30 sl sts)
Rows 2-75: ch 1, turn, sl st in each st across. (30 sl sts)
You can end this part early or keep going to make this as big as you need it to be to cover your pillow
Fasten off, weave in ends.

Fringe: Make as many as you want. (I made 3)
Row 1: FSC 48 or any multiple of 6
Row 2: *Ch 6, 3DC cluster in 3rd ch from hook, Ch 3, 3 dc cluster in 3rd ch from hook. Sl st in ch where 1st cluster was made, ch 3, sk 5 sts, sl st in next st, repeat from * across. (8 bobble fringes)

Assembly:
Reverse single crochet attaching the 2 panels of your pillow, stuff pillow form inside before completely closing it.
Attach fringe in a cool design, either a zig zag or scoops or straight across.

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns

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Crochet Tutorial: Happy Hubert the Hippo Pillow

Materials:
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NOTES:

Crochet Tutorial: Lemons to Lemonade Pillow

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Pattern:

Crochet Tutorial: On the Fringe Cushion

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Pattern:

Materials: ***Click here to get the whole KIT!! ***

NOTES:

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Pattern:

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Pattern:

Materials:
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Click here to get the whole kit of supplies to make this pillow!

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