The Traveling Arrows Rectangle Pillow crochet pattern is such a fun project to play with color! Whether you like using tones of the same color or prefer rainbows, this pattern will be perfect.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Terms: US Crochet Terminology

Materials: Caron Simply Soft 4ww yarn or similar
102 yards Country Blue
143 yards Dark Country Blue
255 yards White
Stitch markers
12” x 16” pillow form or follow instructions below to make your own

Finished Size: 12” x 16”

Hook: J/10-5.75mm & K10 ½ -6.50mm

Gauge: (J Hook) 14 hdc & 11 rows = 4”

Stitches/Abbreviations:
st(s) - stitch(es), sl st - slip stitch, ch - chain, yo - yarn over, sc - single crochet, hdc - half double crochet, dc - double crochet, RS - right side, WS - wrong side

Special Stitches:

Hdc Foundation: If you’re unfamiliar with how to work foundation chains, this photo tutorial may help
http://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2014/12/hdc-ch...
If you prefer basic chains, chain required amount +2, turn, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each chain across

4-dc Cluster: (uses 4 sts), yo, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook, repeat from to 3x, yo and draw through all 5 loops on hook, chain 1 to close off

7-dc Cluster: (uses next 7 sts), yo, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook, repeat from to 6x, yo and draw through all 8 loops on hook, chain 1 to close off

Front Post Treble Crochet (FPtr): yo twice, working in front of previous row, insert hook from front to back around post of indicated st, yo and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), yo, draw through 2 loops on hook3x

Reverse sc: working from right to left, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through both loops on hook

Herringbone hdc: yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up a loop through stitch and first loop on hook, yo, pull through both loops on hook

This pattern has been tested by experienced crocheters for ease and accuracy

(c) 2018 copyright by Kate Wagstaff of Crafting Friends Designs
(c) 2018 photo copyright by Ash & Co

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