Bernat Maker Outdoor - Puff Pillow Pattern

I got my hands on some Bernat Maker Outdoor Yarn

 before it hit the shelves in the U.S.!
As of right now, it's ONLY available at Joann's in the U.S., hopefully it will make it across the border soon at our local Michael's stores or Yarnspirations online.

With a lot of back and fourth and tons of frogging....I love the final stitch I

chose to make this pillow.

It's a very easy stitch that you already know, just slightly modified.

Plus, it's a quick wip!

Since most of my readers are Canadian, a similar alternative is Bernat Home Dec Yarn.

It's the same texture, same weight.

The bonus with Bernat Maker Outdoor Yarn: the colour will never fade and 

its mold/mildew resistant.

So if you do make this with Bernat Home Dec, make sure not to leave it out in the sun, store it away when you aren't spending time outdoors
.
(scroll all the way to the bottom of this post, I compared Bernat Home Dec and 
Bernat Maker Outdoor for you to see the slight differences)

NOTES before you start:

-this is made in one piece and slip stitched together over a pillow

-the pillow can be adjusted based on the pillow size you want to make, CHAIN more or less for width adjustment, and complete more or less rows for height adjustment

-the size of the pillow I made was: 15” x 16”

-I used 1.5 skeins of Bernat Maker Outdoor (I completed Double Crochets for the back, which used less yarn – if you want to complete modified puff stitches throughout, this will use more yarn)
-I found an outdoor pillow on a clearance shelf at my local Micheals for only $4! 
(I used that pillow for this pattern)

-Make sure to complete a row of Single Crochets in between every row of Puff Stitches
-I had 18 puffs across for the size I made

Modified Puff Stitch (MPS):

YO, insert hook, pull up loop, YO, insert hook, pull up loop, YO, insert hook, pull up loop, YO, insert hook, pull up loop, YO, pull through all 9 loops

(regular puff stitch is: YO 5 times, this modified version: YO 4 times)

OTH Crochet Nook Patten: Puff Pillow

Materials:
Hook size: 7.00mm
Yarn suggestion: Bernat Maker Outdoor or Bernat Home Dec

Legend:
CH - Chain
MPS - Modified Puff Stitch
SC - Single Crochet
SL ST - Slip Stich

*this pattern is made for a pillow size: 15" x 16"*

CH 38 (chain more or less to adjust the size of the pillow you are making)

Row 1: SC in 2^nd CH from hook, until end, CH 1,turn

Row 2: SC, *MPS, SC in next stitch*, *repeat until end of row, CH 1, turn

Row 3: SC across until end, CH 1, turn

Row 4 - Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you are happy with the height ( I did 26 rows)

Again: Don't forget to complete a row of Single Crochets in between every row of Puff Stitches!

Once you have completed one square, you can choose one of the options below:

OPTION 1: Continue the puff stitches to cover the pillow completely

OPTION 2: Make a second piece identical to the first one and SL ST them together around the pillow

OPTION 3: Continue DC or SC to be the BACK of the pillow, and SL ST them together around the pillow

I have included pictures below to help you along the process.

Once you get used to the stitch it will work up very quickly.

Enjoy the outdoors!

I'd love to see your Puff Pillow, tag me @OTHCrochetNook

xo

April

BERNAT MAKER OUTDOOR:

68% ACRYLIC, 32% NYLON

WEIGHT: 8.8OZ, 249 YARDS

BERNAT HOME DEC:

72% COTTON, 28% NYLON

WEIGHT: 8.8OZ, 317 YARDS

Holly Long/Short Cardigan Pattern

I love working with cotton yarn.

There something about the texture that makes every piece look and feel different.

Not to mention the price tag is always a lot cheaper than anything else in the yarn aisle!

I wanted to create a piece that was light, easy to make, and will last in to early Fall....plus it can easily be adjusted to your style.

I've made a long version and a short version - you choose what best suits you.

Hope you love The Holly Cardigan as much as I did creating it!

Here we go!

Notes before you begin:
-this pattern is made up of 1 back panel, 2 front panels, and sleeves worked in the round
-the size I've made is a medium, chain more or less to start in order to change the size
-I've used 2 strands throughout of Patons Grace Cotton Yarn (if you are using Bernat Handicrafter, only use one strand for the same pattern below)

-for this size, I used 8-10 skeins of Patons Grace Cotton for the short version and 10-13 skeins of Bernat Handicrafter for the long version
-Row 7 and 17 are bolded because that essentially is where the pattern repeats.  You can keep repeating the pattern as many times as you want! (eg - make the sleeves longer)
-The front panels are the exact same pattern as the back panel, but less chains.

OTH Crochet Nook Pattern: The Holly Cardigan

Materials:

Hook size: 5.00mm/H 

Yarn suggestion: Patons Grace Cotton Yarn (2 strands at once)

Legend:

Ch – Chain

DC - Double crochet
2DC - 2 Double Crochets
CH-SP - Chain Space
SK - Skip

Sl St - Slip Stitch

BACK PANEL:
(2 strands)
CH 62 (this number will vary depending on how wide/narrow you want the cardigan)
Row 1: DC in 2nd from hook, DC across until end, ch 2
Row 2: DC in 2nd from hook, DC across until end, ch 2
Row 3: Ch 2 again, SK 2, DC in next, *CH 2, SK 2, DC, repeat from* until end, end with CH 2 (see pic below)

Row 4: Repeat Row 3
Row 5: Ch 2, *2DC in CH-SP, 1DC in DC from previous row (see pic below), repeat from* until end, ch 2

Row 6: Ch 2 again, SK 2, DC in next, *CH 2, SK 2, DC, repeat from* until end, end with CH 2

Row 7: Repeat Row 5
Row 8: DC in 2nd from hook, DC across until end, ch 2
Row 9 - 10: DC in 2nd from hook, DC across until end, ch 2
Row 11: Ch 2 again, SK 2, DC in next, *CH 2, SK 2, DC, repeat from* until end, end with CH 2
Row 12: Ch 2, *2DC in CH-SP, 1DC in DC from previous row, repeat from* until end, ch 2
Row 13: DC in 2nd from hook, DC across until end, ch 2
Row 14: Ch 2 again, SK 2, DC in next, *CH 2, SK 2, DC, repeat from* until end, end with CH 2
Row 15: Repeat Row 14
Row 16: Ch 2, *2DC in CH-SP, 1DC in DC from previous row, repeat from* until end, ch 2
Row 17:Ch 2 again, SK 2, DC in next, *CH 2, SK 2, DC, repeat from* until end, end with CH 2
Row 18: Repeat Row 7 - 17
****If you are making the Holly SHORT Cardigan, continue pattern (from Row 29)
****If you are making the Holly LONG Cardigan, REPEAT Row 7 - 17 once more, then continue to Row 29****

Row 29: Ch 2, *2DC in CH-SP, 1DC in DC from previous row, repeat from* until end, ch 2
Row 30: DC in 2nd from hook, DC across until end, ch 2
Row 31 - 34: DC in 2nd from hook, DC across until end, ch 2
** SL ST twice, fasten off**

FRONT PANEL (MAKE 2):
(2 strands)
CH 32 (again, this number will vary depending on how long you've made your back panel)
Row 1: DC in 2nd from hook, DC across until end, ch 2
Row 2: DC in 2nd from hook, DC across until end, ch 2
Row 3: Ch 2 again, SK 2, DC in next, *CH 2, SK 2, DC, repeat from* until end, end with CH 2
Row 4: Repeat Row 3
Row 5: Ch 2, *2DC in CH-SP, 1DC in DC from previous row, repeat from* until end, ch 2
Row 6: Ch 2 again, SK 2, DC in next, *CH 2, SK 2, DC, repeat from* until end, end with CH 2
Row 7: Repeat Row 5
Row 8: DC in 2nd from hook, DC across until end, ch 2
Row 9 - 10: DC in 2nd from hook, DC across until end, ch 2
Row 11: Ch 2 again, SK 2, DC in next, *CH 2, SK 2, DC, repeat from* until end, end with CH 2
Row 12: Ch 2, *2DC in CH-SP, 1DC in DC from previous row, repeat from* until end, ch 2
Row 13: DC in 2nd from hook, DC across until end, ch 2
Row 14: Ch 2 again, SK 2, DC in next, *CH 2, SK 2, DC, repeat from* until end, end with CH 2
Row 15: Repeat Row 14
Row 16: Ch 2, *2DC in CH-SP, 1DC in DC from previous row, repeat from* until end, ch 2
Row 17:Ch 2 again, SK 2, DC in next, *CH 2, SK 2, DC, repeat from* until end, end with CH 2
Row 18: Repeat Row 7 - 17
****If you are making the Holly SHORT Cardigan, continue pattern (from Row 29)
****If you are making the Holly LONG Cardigan, REPEAT Row 7 - 17 once more, then continue to Row 29****
Row 29: Ch 2, *2DC in CH-SP, 1DC in DC from previous row, repeat from* until end, ch 2
Row 30: DC in 2nd from hook, DC across until end, ch 2
Row 31 - 34: DC in 2nd from hook, DC across until end, ch 2
** SL ST twice, fasten off**

Now attach front panels to back panel.
I left 10 stitches unattached when I slip stitched each front panel to the back panel.  It opens up the front panels around the neck.

Make sure to leave arm holes on each side.
The cardigan should now look like a vest put together.
You will make the sleeves by crocheting in the round on each side.

SLEEVES (1 ON EACH SIDE & CROCHET IN THE ROUND):
DC 40, SL ST to join, CH 2 (this number will vary, depending how wide/narrow you'd like your sleeve to be)
Row 1: DC in 2nd from hook, DC across until end, SL ST to join, ch 2
Row 2: DC in 2nd from hook, DC across until end, SL ST to join, ch 2
Row 3: Ch 2 again, SK 2, DC in next, *CH 2, SK 2, DC, repeat from* until end, SL ST to join, end with CH 2
Row 4: Repeat Row 3

Row 5: Ch 2, *2DC in CH-SP, 1DC in DC from previous row (see pic below), repeat from* until end, SL ST to join,  ch 2
Row 6: Ch 2 again, SK 2, DC in next, *CH 2, SK 2, DC, repeat from* until end, SL ST to join,  end with CH 2
Row 7: Repeat Row 5
Row 8: DC in 2nd from hook, DC across until end, SL ST to join,  ch 2
Row 9 - 10: DC in 2nd from hook, DC across until end, SL ST to join, ch 2
Row 11: Ch 2 again, SK 2, DC in next, *CH 2, SK 2, DC, repeat from* until end, SL ST to join, end with CH 2
Row 12: Ch 2, *2DC in CH-SP, 1DC in DC from previous row, repeat from* until end, SL ST to join, SL ST to join, ch 2
Row 13: DC in 2nd from hook, DC across until end, SL ST to join, ch 2
Row 14: Ch 2 again, SK 2, DC in next, *CH 2, SK 2, DC, repeat from* until end, SL ST to join,  end with CH 2
Row 15: Repeat Row 14
Row 16: Ch 2, *2DC in CH-SP, 1DC in DC from previous row, repeat from* until end, SL ST to join, ch 2
Row 17:Ch 2 again, SK 2, DC in next, *CH 2, SK 2, DC, repeat from* until end,SL ST to join,  end with CH 2
Row 18: Ch 2, *2DC in CH-SP, 1DC in DC from previous row, repeat from* until end, SL ST to join, ch 2
Row 19: DC in 2nd from hook, DC across until end, SL ST twice, fasten off

Weave in those ends and you're done!
I'd love to see your Holly Cardigan, tag me @OTHCrochetNook 

Happy making!