Product Description
(1) crochet pattern for a Shih Tzu Pillow. Made with really soft “I Love This Yarn” brand yarn, this pillow displays a Tzu silhouette, head cocked to the side with ALL the playful curiousness of the breed, highlighted by a rosy pink background and a heart for all the “feels” of this favorite breed. A great gift to make for the Shih Tzu lover in your life. And also a nice project to create for your Tzu rescue charity auction.
Pattern includes instruction and tips for how to do intarsia crochet, specific instructions for THIS particular pattern and a colored graph. “I Love This Yarn” brand yarn was used for this pattern, however any medium weight (#4) worsted weight yarn with comparable colors can be used. Front of the pillow has the french shih tzu, the back is plain rose pink.
Shih Tzu Pillow by Needle Me That
Project Overview
This downloadable crochet pattern from independent designer Needle Me That creates a charming Shih Tzu pillow, perfect for dog lovers and intermediate-level crocheters. The design captures the distinctive features of the Shih Tzu breed in a decorative textile form suitable for home décor.
What Is Being Made
The Shih Tzu Pillow is a crocheted decorative cushion featuring a portrait or representation of a Shih Tzu dog. The finished piece serves as both a functional pillow and a personalized home accessory for those who appreciate the breed's charming appearance.
Crochet Techniques and Methods
This pattern employs tapestry crochet or graphgan techniques, utilizing detailed stitch graphs to create the design. The pattern includes multiple graph sections that guide color placement and stitch placement throughout the project. Crafters work from graph charts that indicate directional reading instructions—some sections are read from right to left while others are read left to right, requiring careful attention to pattern orientation.
The construction method emphasizes proper yarn management, with specific instructions to keep all yarn tails on the wrong side of the work during crocheting. This technique ensures a clean, finished appearance on the right side of the pillow.
Stitches Used
- Single crochet (primary stitch for graphgan work)
- Color changes integrated throughout the design
- Techniques for managing multiple colors while maintaining even tension
Materials Required
This pattern is worked with worsted weight or aran weight yarn, providing good stitch definition for the detailed graphgan design. Crocheters will need an appropriately sized crochet hook for their chosen yarn weight and a pillow form or fiberfill stuffing to complete the finished project.
Difficulty Level
Rated as intermediate difficulty, this pattern is suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle color work and graph-based instructions. The graphgan technique requires focus and pattern-reading ability but remains accessible to those with prior crochet experience.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran, Worsted |
| Pages: | 13 |
| Designer: | Needle Me That |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | You can use stuffing or a pillow insert. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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