Enhance your pillow decor with the Crochet Heart-to-Heart Pillow Trim Pattern. This charming project features playful heart motifs that beautifully trim an 18” by 18” pillow. The pattern is a delightful blend of continuous rounds and straightforward crochet stitches, making it an enjoyable project for crocheters with a bit of experience. Using the soft and vibrant RED HEART® “Soft Yarn” in Berry and Leaf, you’ll create four layered hearts that add both texture and color to your pillow. Follow along with the written instructions and any provided photos for a seamless crafting experience!
Project Details
- Crochet terminology: US terms
- Skill level: Intermediate (requires knowledge of continuous rounds and basic shaping)
- Finished size: An 18” x 18” pillow
- Construction method: Continuous rounds for hearts and standard rows for band
Materials and Tools
| Yarn option | Yarn and specifications | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yarn A | RED HEART® Soft Yarn, Color 9779 Berry | 1 ball |
| Yarn B | RED HEART® Soft Yarn, Color 9522 Leaf | 1 ball |
- Crochet Hook: 5mm
- Split-ring stitch marker
- Fiberfill
- Yarn needle
- Pillow: 18” x 18”
- Pillow trim hearts: Make 4
Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | Chain |
| sc | Single Crochet |
| dc | Double Crochet |
| sl st | Slip Stitch |
| sts | Stitches |
Preparation and Techniques
Working in a Spiral
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This pattern uses continuous rounds for the heart motifs, meaning you will not join at the end of each round. Instead, you will work in a spiral, which creates a seamless look. It’s helpful to use a stitch marker to keep track of your starting point.
Complete Pattern Instructions
HEART (Make 4)
Starting with Yarn A (Berry): ch 17.
| Round | Instructions | Stitches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 6 ch, skip next 2 ch, sc in next 6 ch, 3 sc in last ch; pivot to work in unused loops of beginning ch, sc in next 6 ch, (sc, ch 2, sc) all in ch-2 space, sc in last 6 ch | 32 sc |
| 2 | 3 times, sc in next 5 sc, skip next 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc, 3 times, sc in next 7 sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) all in ch-2 space, sc in last 7 sc | 38 sc |
| 3 | 3 times, sc in next 4 sc, skip next 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc, 3 times, sc in next 7 sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) all in ch-2 space, sc in last 8 sc | 44 sc |
| 4 | sc in next sc, 3 times, sc in next 2 sc, skip next 2 sc, sc in next 4 sc, 3 times, sc in next 8 sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) all in ch-2 space, sc in last 9 sc | 50 sc |
| 5 | sc in next 2 sc, 3 times, skip next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc, 3 times, sc in next 9 sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) all in ch-2 space, sc in last 10 sc; slip st in next sc | 56 sc |
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Finishing Hearts (assembly of 2-layer hearts)
For each heart pair (repeat for all hearts):
- With the wrong sides of 2 hearts held together, slip stitch through Round 5 of both layers until 1” remains open.
- Add fiberfill, then slip stitch closed.
- Weave in ends.
Repeat with remaining hearts.
BAND
Starting
With Yarn B (Leaf): ch 14.
| Row | Instructions | Stitches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across; turn | 12 sts |
| 2 | ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next dc and in each dc across and in top of ch-3; turn. | — |
Repeat Row 2 until the band is 30” long. Fasten off. Sew ends together and slip over the pillow. Weave in ends.
