What you'll need
| One size only: | The size of the finished motif depends on the yarn and hook you use. My motif is approx. 10 cm (4 inches) large. |
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Product Description
This crocheted Dahlia decoration for pillow cover consists of 9 square motifs made in Overlay crochet technique. Many Popcorn stitches used in this pattern give the whole design nice volume and structure. This square motif can be also used for blankets, bags or just as an appliqué for clothes, curtains and so on. This easy to follow pattern (8 pages) is written for one size. It contains step by step full written instructions in English using standard crochet abbreviations and US terms (stitch guide is given in the pattern). It also contains lots pictures explaining all the tricky and difficult places.
Materials DK yarn of 5 colours. 50 - 60 yards (46 - 55 m) in total for one pattern.
Crochet level: Intermediate (front post stitches are used in this pattern), though an “adventurous” beginner can handle it!
Please, let me know if you want to gent a printer friendly copy of this pattern (with no pictures).
Dahlia Pillow Cover Crochet Pattern
What is Being Made
The Dahlia Pillow Cover is an original design by LillaBjörnCrochet (designer Tatsiana Kupryianchyk) that creates a decorative overlay crochet piece for pillow covers. The finished design consists of 9 square motifs assembled together to form an intricate dahlia-inspired pattern. This multifunctional design can be used as a pillow cover decoration or adapted for various other applications, making it a versatile crochet project for home décor.
Crochet Techniques Used
This pattern features Overlay crochet as its primary technique. Overlay crochet is a method that creates dimensional, layered designs by working stitches over a base fabric, allowing for intricate color work and textured effects. The technique is particularly effective in this pattern for building the complex dahlia motif across the nine square modules.
Stitches and Stitch Details
The Dahlia Pillow Cover pattern makes extensive use of Popcorn stitches, which are featured prominently throughout the design. Popcorn stitches create raised, dimensional texture that gives the entire piece nice volume and structure, contributing to the realistic dahlia flower appearance. The combination of these textured stitches with the overlay crochet technique produces a visually striking and tactile finished product.
Materials and Tools Required
- Yarn: DK weight yarn in five different colors. The pattern references "Superlana Klasik" by Alize (100g/3.53 oz., 281 m/307 yds.) as an example yarn choice. The designer notes that using different color palettes will create a completely unique appearance for each pillow cover.
- Crochet Hook: 2.75 mm (Size C) or the appropriate size needed to achieve proper gauge with your chosen yarn
- Additional Tools: Scissors and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Difficulty Level and Yarn Weight
This is an intermediate difficulty crochet pattern suitable for crafters with some crochet experience. The DK weight yarn and overlay crochet technique require attention to detail and familiarity with working dimensional stitches. The 8 ply texture (11 wpi) of the recommended yarn provides good stitch definition for the intricate motif work.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Designer: | LillaBjörnCrochet |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | I used yarn “Superlana Klasik” by Alize (100g/3.53 oz., 281 m/307 yds.) Yarn weight: DK Texture: 8 ply (11 wpi) |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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