Materials Needed:
- Orange, black, white, yellow, and pink yarn (worsted weight)
- 4.0 mm (G) crochet hook
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- dec: decrease
- inc: increase
Base Pillow:
- Front and Back Panels (Make 2):
- Using orange yarn, ch 41.
- Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and each ch across (40 sc).
- Rows 2-50: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
- Joining Panels:
- Place front and back panels together, matching edges.
- Using orange yarn, sc around three sides, leaving the top open. Stuff with fiberfill, then sc the top closed.
Facial Features:
- Eyes (Make 2):
- Using white yarn, make a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc in ring.
- Round 2: inc in each sc around (12 sc).
- Round 3: (sc, inc) around (18 sc).
- Round 4: (2 sc, inc) around (24 sc).
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
- Pupils (Make 2):
- Using black yarn, make a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc in ring.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
- Nose:
- Using pink yarn, ch 4.
- Round 1: sc in second ch from hook, sc in next, 3 sc in last ch.
- Working on opposite side, sc in next ch, 2 sc in last ch (8 sc).
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
- Mouth and Cheeks:
- Using yellow yarn, ch 21.
- Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and each ch across (20 sc).
- Rows 2-6: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
- Sew mouth and cheeks to front panel, shaping them as desired.
- Ears (Make 2):
- Using orange yarn, ch 10.
- Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and each ch across (9 sc).
- Rows 2-7: ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc across to last 2 sts, sc2tog.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
- Attach black yarn, sc around the edge of the ear.
- Sew ears to the top of the pillow.
Stripes:
- Stripes (Make as needed):
- Using black yarn, ch 16.
- Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and each ch across (15 sc).
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
- Sew stripes onto the sides of the pillow.
Assembly:
- Sew the eyes, nose, and mouth to the front panel, positioning them correctly.
- Attach the pupils to the eyes.
- Sew the ears to the top of the pillow.
- Add stripes to the sides of the pillow.
Your crochet Garfield pillow is now complete! Enjoy your charming new creation.