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Product Description
My banana split pillow is my third ice cream shop inspired pillow. Since I always crochet with ice cream colors, this summer, I have been making some pillows that are inspired by an old-fashioned ice cream shop! The front side is composed of nine granny squares. The colored cluster stitches give some texture to the squares. There is a chart included for the granny square. The back of the pillow is simply a large light pink traditional granny square. The pillow is joined along three sides, and the bottom is held together by five buttons. This allows the pillow case to be taken on and off of the insert. There are step by step pictures included throughout the pattern to help you. I used MillaMia yarn, but any sport weight yarn will work. You will need two balls of the color of the front side, 2 balls of the color of the back side, and one ball of each of the colors of the cluster stitches. You will also need a 14 by 14 in pillow insert and 5 buttons (1.5 cm in diameter).
Banana Split Pillow by Maggie Trunkhill
Project Overview
The Banana Split Pillow is a crochet cushion design inspired by classic ice cream shop aesthetics. This intermediate-level project features a playful, colorful front panel composed of nine granny squares in ice cream-inspired hues, paired with a coordinating light pink granny square backing. The pillow is designed with a removable cover construction, making it both decorative and functional for seasonal refresh or easy cleaning.
What Is Being Made
This is a decorative throw pillow or cushion cover featuring ice cream-themed colorwork. The finished piece includes a front panel made from nine individual granny squares arranged in a grid pattern, a solid back panel, and a button closure system. The design is part of a collection of ice cream shop-inspired pillows by designer Maggie Trunkhill, representing her third pillow in this themed series.
Crochet Techniques Used
- Granny Square Construction: The primary building block of this pillow, with detailed charting provided by the designer for accurate stitch placement
- Cluster Stitches: Colored cluster stitches are worked into the granny squares to create dimensional texture and visual interest
- Seaming: Three sides of the pillow are joined together using crochet seaming techniques
- Button Closure: The bottom edge is secured with five buttons, allowing the pillowcase to be removed from the insert
Stitches Employed
The pattern utilizes traditional granny square stitches combined with cluster stitch variations to build texture and depth. The designer provides a detailed chart for the granny square pattern to guide stitch placement throughout the project.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
The pillow is designed to work with sport weight yarn. The designer used MillaMia yarn for the original sample, though any sport weight yarn in appropriate ice cream-inspired colors will produce successful results. Standard crochet hooks suitable for sport weight yarn are required, along with five buttons for the closure system and a pillow insert to complete the finished cushion.
Pattern Support and Instructions
The pattern includes step-by-step photographs throughout to assist crafters at each stage of construction. A custom chart drawn by the designer illustrates the granny square pattern, helping ensure accurate stitch placement and spacing.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Featured Products: | MillaMia Naturally Soft Cotton |
| Pages: | 9 |
| Designer: | Maggie Trunkhill |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | 14 by 14 inch square pillow insert |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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