My Sleepy-Time Friends Crochet Pillows

by Calliste Hawke

Overview

Make 8 adorable animals out of 1 basic pillow pattern. A Bear, Bunny, Doggy, Kitty, Lamb, Lion, Piggy and Tiger are sure to please all the little ones in your family. Each design is made Red Heart Super Saver worsted-weight yarn, a size H/8/5mm crochet hook and a 10" round pillow form or fiberfill. Written instructions and face diagrams are included in pattern.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781590129432
Publisher:	Annie's
Publication date:	11/01/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	24
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

Calliste lives on a small ranch near Valley Center, California. When she's not designing, she does a lot of crochet for charity. Other passions of hers include qi gong, painting, and jigsaw puzzles. Her Grandma Gladys taught her to crochet at the age of 11, and she hasn't stopped since. As a young stay-at-home mother, Calliste developed my skills, and in 1989 I submitted my first pattern to Annie's. Calliste has had many designs published in the following years, but once the kids grew up, she began a career as a Sign Language Interpreter, and her time for design was limited. After 21 years in the profession she loved, she have retired, and now she have plenty of time!

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CHAPTER 1

Basic Sleepy-Time Friend

Skill Level

Finished Measurement

18 inches tall

Materials

• Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (solids: 7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein; heathers: 5 oz/236 yds/141g per skein):

See yarn requirements for each individual animal

• Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

• 10-inch round pillow or fiberfill

• Stitch markers: 8

• Tapestry needle

Gauge

Rnds 1–4 of face = 2 ¼ inches

Pattern Notes

Weave in loose ends as work progresses.

Join or attach designated colors with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated.

Mark right sides of work (RS) with stitch markers.

Face and back of head are worked in the round without turning at the ends of rounds.

Use and change yarn colors according to directions for each individual animal.

Use a body color for sewing on tails and tummies so that stitches aren't visible on the flip side.

Basic Friend

Face

Rnd 1 (RS): With designated color, ch 2, work 6 sc in first ch, join(see Pattern Notes) in first sc. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, work 2 sc in each sc around. Join in first sc. (12 sc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, sc in next st, *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * around. Join in first sc. (18 sc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, sc in next 2 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, rep from * around. Join in first sc. (24 sc)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, sc in next 3 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, rep from * around. Join in first sc. (30 sc)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 2 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts, rep from * around, end with 2 sc in next st, sc in last st. Join in first sc. (36 sc)

Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts, rep from * around, end with 2 sc in next st, sc in last 3 sts. Join in first sc. (42 sc)

Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 4 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts, rep from * around, end with 2 sc in next st, sc in last st. Join in first sc. (48 sc)

Rnd 9: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 7 sts, rep from * around, end with 2 sc in next st, sc in last 5 sts. Join in first sc. (54 sc)

Rnd 10: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, sc in next 8 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 8 sts, rep from * around. Join in first sc. (60 sc)

Rnd 11: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 5 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 9 sts, rep from * around, end with 2 sc in next st, sc in last 3 sts. Join in first sc. (66 sc)

Rnd 12: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, *sc in next 16 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around, end with sc in last 14 sts. Join in first sc, fasten off face color. (70 sc)

Rnd 13: Attach designated color in same st, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 3 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 17 sts, rep from * around, end with 2 sc in next st, sc in last 11 sts. Join in first sc. (74 sc)

Rnds 14–17: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st around. Join in first sc. At end of rnd 17, fasten off.(74 sc)

Back of Head

Work rnds 1–17 of face using designated color(s).

Body

Row 1 (RS): With designated color, ch 24, dc in 4th ch from hook (first 3 chs count as first dc), dc in each ch across, turn. (22 dc)

Row 2: Ch 3(see Pattern Notes), dc in next 3 sts, (2 dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts) 3 times, turn. (25 dc)

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next 6 sts, (2 dc in next st, dc in next 8 sts) 2 times, turn. (27 dc)

Row 4: Ch 3, dc in next 5 sts, (2 dc in next st, dc in next 6 sts) 3 times, turn. (30 dc)

Row 5: Ch 3, dc in next 9 sts, (2 dc in next st, dc in next 9 sts) 2 times, turn. (32 dc)

First Arm

Row 1 (WS): Ch 3, dc in next 5 sts, turn. (6 dc)

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next 5 sts. Fasten off, turn.

Row 3: Attach designated color in first st, ch 3, dc in next st, dc dec(see Stitch Guide) over next 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts, turn. (5 dc)

Row 4: Ch 3, (dc dec over next 2 sts) 2 times. Fasten off, turn. (3 dc)

Continue Body

Row 6 (WS): Along row 5 of body, sk the 6 sts at the base of the first arm, sk 1 more st, attach designated color in next st, ch 3, dc in next 5 sts, (2 dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts) 2 times. Leave rem 7 sts unworked, turn. (20 dc)

Row 7: Ch 3, dc in next 5 sts, (2 dc in next st, dc in next 6 sts) 2 times, turn. (22 dc)

Row 8: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.

Row 9: Ch 3, dc in next 9 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in last 11 sts, turn. (23 dc)

First Leg

Row 1 (WS): Ch 3, dc in next 9 sts of the body, turn. Leave rem sts unworked. (10 dc)

Row 2: Ch 3, dc dec over next 2 sts, dc in last 7 sts, turn. (9 dc)

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next 6 sts, dc dec over last 2 sts, turn. (8 dc)

Row 4: Ch 3, dc dec over next 2 sts, dc in last 5 sts. Fasten off, turn. (7 dc)

Row 5: Attach designated color in first dc, ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts, turn. (6 dc)

Row 6: Ch 3, (dc dec over next 2 sts) 2 times, dc in last st. Fasten off, turn. (4 dc)

2nd Leg

Row 1 (WS): Along row 9 of body, sk the 10 sts at the base of the first leg, sk the next 3 sts, attach designated color in next st, ch 3, dc in next 9 sts, turn. (10 dc)

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next 7 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, turn. (9 dc)

Row 3: Ch 3, dc dec over next 2 sts, dc in last 6 sts, turn. (8 dc)

Row 4: Ch 3, dc in next 5 sts, dc dec over last 2 sts. Fasten off, turn. (7 dc)

Row 5: Attach designated color in first dc, ch 3, dc in next st, dc dec over next 2 sts, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (6 dc)

Row 6: Ch 3, (dc dec over next 2 sts) 2 times, dc in last st. Fasten off, turn. (4 dc)

2nd Arm

Row 1 (WS): Along the rem sts of row 5 of the body, sk first free st. Attach designated color in next st, ch 3, dc in last 5 sts, turn. (6 dc)

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next 5 sts. Fasten off, turn.

Row 3: Attach designated color in first st, ch 3, dc in next st, dc dec over next 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts, turn. (5 dc)

Row 4: Ch 3, (dc dec over next 2 sts) 2 times. Fasten off. (3 dc)

Tummy

With designated color, work first 6 rnds of face. Fasten off. (36 sc)

Optional Bow

Row 1: With desired color, ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (12 sc)

Rows 2–8: Working in back lps(see Stitch Guide) only, ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (12 sc) At end of row 8 (RS), fasten off, turn.

Bow Band

Row 1: Work through both lps, sk first 5 sts, reattach yarn in next st, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st, turn, leaving rem sts unworked. (2 sc)

Rows 2–6: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. At end of row 6, leaving 10-inch tail to finish bow, fasten off.

Ear & Tail

Ear and tail patterns vary and will be found in each individual animal's section.

Assembly

Lightly steam all pieces, shaping to smooth edges, if necessary. Fold face in half, use stitch markers to mark each end of folded edge. Refold face so stitch markers meet, and again use stitch markers to mark each end of folded edge. This divides face into quarters and will aid in placement of ears and features. Mark the back of head in same way, dividing it into quarters. Following individual face diagrams, use black to backstitch, satin stitch or straight stitch(see illustrations) as necesary to stitch mouth, nose and eyelids onto RS of face.

With RS up, sew ears to front of face in position individually designated, between rows 14 and 15.

With RS up, sew tummy to center of right side of body.

On WS of body, center and sew tail along row 7.

With WS tog, begin to sew back of head and face tog, matching quarter marks, and leaving face markers in place. Before closing, insert pillow or stuff with fiberfill, and continue sewing to enclose. Fold body piece together so that arms meet, use a stitch marker to mark center neck. With RS up, align neck marker with the face marker below smile. Pin neck edge in place along the seam line of head, measuring 3 inches to each side of neck center for placement of shoulder ends. Sew tog.

For optional bow, wrap the bow band across WS of bow, and back around RS until band row 6 meets band row 1. Use the 10-inch tail of yarn to stitch these rows tog to encase bow. Adjust bow shape as needed, and sew in desired position above an ear, or at the bottom of face near center neck.

CHAPTER 2

Bear Friend

Skill Level

Finished Measurement

18 inches tall

Materials

• Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein):

1 skein each #312 black and #336 warm brown

10 yds #319 cherry red

• Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

• 10-inch round pillow or fiberfill

• Stitch markers: 8

• Tapestry needle

Gauge

Rnds 1–4 of face = 2¼ inches

Pattern Note

Using directions and colors indicated, follow instructions for Basic Friend on page 1.

Bear Friend

Face

Rnds 1–12: With warm brown.

Rnds 13–17: With black.

Back of Head

Rnds 1–17: With black.

Body

Rows 1–5: With black.

First Arm

Rows 1 & 2: With black.

Rows 3 & 4: With warm brown.

Continue Body

Rows 6–9: With black.

First Leg

Rows 1–4: With black.

Rows 5 & 6: With warm brown.

2nd Leg

Rows 1–4: With black.

Rows 5 & 6: With warm brown.

2nd Arm

Rows 1 & 2: With black.

Rows 3 & 4: With warm brown.

Tummy

Rnds 1–6: With warm brown.

Ear

Make 2.

Rnd 1 (RS): With warm brown, ch 2, work 6 sc in first ch. Join in first sc. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, work 2 sc in each sc around. Join in first sc. (12 sc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, sc in next st, *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * around. Join in first sc, fasten off warm brown. (18 sc)

Next row: Now working in rows, attach black in first st of rnd 3, ch 1, sc in same st, (2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts) 5 times, turn, leaving rem sts unworked. (21 sc)

Final row: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, (sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) 5 times. Fasten off. (27 sc)

Tail

Row 1: With black, ch 2, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, turn. (3 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, sc in next st, 2 sc in last st, turn. (5 sc)

Rows 3 & 4: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st across, turn. (5 sc)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc dec(see Stitch Guide) over first 2 sts, sc in next st, sc dec over last 2 sts, turn. (3 sc)

Row 6: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st across. Fasten off. (3 sc)

Bow

All rows: With cherry red.

Finishing

See Bear diagram for ear and facial feature placement. Assemble as for Basic Friend.

CHAPTER 3

Bunny Friend

Skill Level

Finished Measurement

18 inches tall

Materials

• Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (solids: 7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein; heathers: 5 oz/236 yds/141g per skein):

1 skein each #326 oatmeal and #400 grey heather

10 yds #373 petal pink

5 yds each #312 black and #316 soft white

• Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

• Tapestry needle

• 10-inch round pillow or fiberfill

• Stitch markers: 8

Gauge

Rnds 1–4 of face = 2¼ inches

Pattern Note

Using directions and colors indicated, follow instructions for Basic Friend on page 1.

Bunny Friend

Face

Rnds 1–12: With grey heather.

Rnds 13–17: With oatmeal.

Back of Head

Rnds 1–17: With oatmeal.

Body

Rows 1–5: With oatmeal.

First Arm

Rows 1 & 2: With oatmeal.

Rows 3 & 4: With grey heather.

Continue Body

Rows 6–9: With oatmeal.

First Leg

Rows 1–4: With oatmeal.

Rows 5 & 6: With grey heather.

2nd Leg

Rows 1–4: With oatmeal.

Rows 5 & 6: With grey heather.

2nd Arm

Rows 1 & 2: With oatmeal.

Rows 3 & 4: With grey heather.

Tummy

Rnds 1–6: With grey heather.

Ear

Make 2.

Row 1 (RS): With grey heather, ch 23, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 5 chs, hdc in next 6 chs, dc in next 9 chs, 7 dc in last ch. Now working along opposite side of beg ch, dc in next 9 chs, hdc in next 6 chs, sc in last 6 chs, turn. (6 sc, 6 hdc, 25 dc, 6 hdc, 6 sc)

Row 2 (RS): Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 8 sts, dc in next 10 sts, (2 dc in next st) 5 times, dc in next 10 sts, hdc in next 8 sts, sc in last 4 sts. Fasten off. (4 sc, 8 hdc, 30 dc, 8 hdc, 4 sc)

Tail

Rnds 1–3: With soft white, work rnds 1–3 of face. Fasten off.

Bow

All rows: With petal pink.

Finishing

See Bunny diagram for ear and facial feature placement. Assemble as for Basic Friend.

CHAPTER 4

Doggy Friend

Skill Level

Finished Measurement

18 inches tall

Materials

• Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein):

1 skein each #365 coffee and #316 soft white

10 yds #1102 freshmint

5 yds #312 black

• Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

• 10-inch round pillow or fiberfill

• Stitch markers: 8

• Tapestry needle

Gauge

Rnds 1–4 of face = 2¼ inches

Pattern Notes

Using directions and colors indicated, follow instructions for Basic Friend on page 1.

Chain-2 at beginning of row does not count as first stitch unless otherwise stated.

Doggy Friend

Face

Rnds 1–12: With soft white.

Rnds 13–17: With coffee.

Back of Head

Rnds 1–17: With coffee.

Body

Rows 1–5: With coffee.

First Arm

Rows 1 & 2: With coffee.

Rows 3 & 4: With soft white.

Continue Body

Rows 6–9: With coffee.

First Leg

Rows 1–4: With coffee.

Rows 5 & 6: With soft white.

2nd Leg

Rows 1–4: With coffee.

Rows 5 & 6: With soft white.

2nd Arm

Rows 1 & 2: With coffee.

Rows 3 & 4: With soft white.

Tummy

Rnds 1–6: With soft white.

Ear

Make 2.

Row 1 (RS): With coffee, ch 13, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next 8 chs, 7 dc in last ch. Now working along opposite side of beg ch, dc in next 10 chs, turn. (27 dc)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, dc in next 2 sts, (2 dc in next st, dc in next st) 5 times, dc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in last 4 sts. Fasten off. (4 sc, 3 hdc, 18 dc, 3 hdc, 4 sc)

Tail

Row 1: With soft white, ch 2, sc in 2nd ch from hook, turn. (1 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, turn. (2 sc)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Fasten off soft white, turn. (2 sc)

Row 4: Join coffee in first st, ch 2(see Pattern Notes), hdc in first st, sc in last st, turn.

(1 hdc, 1 sc)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in last st, turn. (2 sc)

Row 6: Ch 2, hdc in first st, sc in last st, turn. (1 hdc, 1 sc)

Rows 7–10: [Rep rows 5 and 6 consecutively] 2 times.

Rows 11–18: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in last st, turn. At end of row 18, fasten off. (2 sc)

Bow

All rows: With freshmint.

Finishing

See Doggy diagram for ear and facial feature placement. Assemble as for Basic Friend.

(Continues…)

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Table of Contents

Pattern Services and Revisions,
Basic Sleepy-Time Friend,
Bear Friend,
Bunny Friend,
Doggy Friend,
Kitty Friend,
Lamb Friend,
Lion Friend,
Piggy Friend,
Tiger Friend,
Metric Conversion Charts,
Stitch Guide,
Copyright,