Zebra Pocket Pillow

Design by Marie Segares/Underground Crafter.

^{Zebra Pocket Pillow by Marie Segares/Underground Crafter}

Stripes, facial features, and a mane add character to a simple, stuffed pillow. The pocket on the back can be used to hide a gift or to keep a book safe during travels. This is the first pattern in CAL Central’s second annual Softie Crochet Along.

Measurements

Pillow Measures: 10” (25.5 cm) wide x 12” (30.5 cm) tall before stuffing.
Gauge: 18 sc x 20 rows = 4” (10 cm). Exact gauge is not critical for this pattern but stitches should be small so that fiber filling doesn’t show.

Skills Used

Basic crochet stitches: chain, single crochet, slip stitch
Crocheting flat in rows (for Panels and Ears), crocheting in the round (for Eyes, Muzzle, and joining/Mane)
Increasing, seaming, changing colors

Materials

Red Heart Super Saver yarn (100% acrylic, 7 oz/198 g/364 yd/333 m) – 1 skein each in 311 White (CA) and 312 Black (CB), or approximately 228 yd (208.5 m) in CA and 300 yd (274 m) in CB in any medium weight yarn.
US Size F-5/3.75 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Fairfield Poly-Fil Crafter’s Choice Dry Polyester Fiber Fill, 20 ounce bag.
15 mm black safety eyes – 1 pair.
13 mm heart craft nose in pink – 1 piece.
Yarn needle.
Clover Quick Locking Stitch Marker Set, or 8-12 locking stitch markers.

Skill Level: Easy