Minion Beanie (knit)

By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"

    Simple but yet very stylish; for boys and girls of all ages. You can comfortably wear it during any season, depending on the yarn you used and the weather, of course. This is an easy-to-knit beanie if you know the basics: knit, purl, and k2tog.

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
Child (6yrs - 10yrs) [19" to 20" head circumference]
Teen/Small Adult [20" to 21" head circumference]

Adult (men) [21" to 23" head circumference]

MATERIALS
*Worsted Weight Yarn: Main Color & small amounts of blue, black, gray, white & brown or green
*DPN's or Circular Needles: 4.5mm & 5.0mm
*Stitch Marker to mark your rounds
*Tapestry Needle

*Felt: Black

GAUGE
Using 5.0mm needles...  4.5 stitches x  6 rows = 1"
Don't forget to check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
  This pattern can either be knitted when making the hat or duplicate stitched on afterward; the choice is yours. Here's a great video on how to duplicate stitch: HERE.

Hollow Knight Beanie (knit)

By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"

    Simple but yet very stylish; for boys and girls of all ages. You can comfortably wear it during any season, depending on the yarn you used and the weather, of course. This is an easy-to-knit beanie if you know the basics: knit, purl, and k2tog.

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
Child (6yrs - 10yrs) [19" to 20" head circumference]
Teen/Small Adult [20" to 21" head circumference]

Adult (men) [21" to 23" head circumference]

MATERIALS
*Worsted Weight Yarn: Main Color & small amounts of black, white, red, dark red, grey, charcoal & blue
*DPN's or Circular Needles: 4.5mm & 5.0mm
*Stitch Marker to mark your rounds
*Tapestry Needle

GAUGE
Using 5.0mm needles...  4.5 stitches x  6 rows = 1"
Don't forget to check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
  This pattern can either be knitted when making the hat or duplicate stitched on afterward; the choice is yours. Here's a great video on how to duplicate stitch: HERE.

Mario Bros. Mushroom Beanie (knit)

By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"

    Simple but yet very stylish; for boys and girls of all ages. You can comfortably wear it during any season, depending on the yarn you used and the weather, of course. This is an easy-to-knit beanie if you know the basics: knit, purl, and k2tog.

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
Child (6yrs - 10yrs) [19" to 20" head circumference]
Teen/Small Adult [20" to 21" head circumference]

Adult (men) [21" to 23" head circumference]

MATERIALS
*Worsted Weight Yarn: Main Color & small amounts of black, white and cream
*DPN's or Circular Needles: 4.5mm & 5.0mm
*Stitch Marker to mark your rounds
*Tapestry Needle

GAUGE
Using 5.0mm needles...  4.5 stitches x  6 rows = 1"
Don't forget to check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
  This pattern can either be knitted when making the hat or duplicate stitched on afterward; the choice is yours. Here's a great video on how to duplicate stitch: HERE.

Mew Beanie (knit)

By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"

    Simple but yet very stylish; for boys and girls of all ages. You can comfortably wear it during any season, depending on the yarn you used and the weather, of course. This is an easy-to-knit beanie if you know the basics: knit, purl, and k2tog.

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
Child (6yrs - 10yrs) [19" to 20" head circumference]
Teen/Small Adult [20" to 21" head circumference]

Adult (men) [21" to 23" head circumference]

MATERIALS
*Worsted Weight Yarn: Main Color & small amounts of light pink, white, black, & light blue
*DPN's or Circular Needles: 4.5mm & 5.0mm
*Stitch Marker to mark your rounds
*Tapestry Needle

GAUGE
Using 5.0mm needles...  4.5 stitches x  6 rows = 1"
Don't forget to check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
  This pattern can either be knitted when making the hat or duplicate stitched on afterward; the choice is yours. Here's a great video on how to duplicate stitch: HERE.

STARTING the BEANIE

CO 80 (90, 90) sts on 4.5mm needles with main color yarn.

Place a marker and join in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.

Do ribbing (k1, p1) for 1 inch (approx. 6 rounds).

Change to larger needles and proceed knitting for 4 (4.5, 5) inches. This will give you approx. 27 (32, 37) rounds. Please follow the graph to determine which rows to apply the color changes.

SHAPING the CROWN

  Rnd 1: k8, k2tog around

  Rnd 2 and all even rounds: knit around

  Rnd 3: k7, k2tog around

  Rnd 5: k6, k2tog around

  Rnd 7: k5, k2tog around

  Rnd 9: k4, k2tog around

  Rnd 11: k3, k2tog around

  Rnd 13: k2, k2tog around

  Rnd 15: k1, k2tog around

  Rnd 17: k2tog around

Leave a tail (up to 8"). You will use a tapestry needle to thread the tail through the last remaining stitches on your needle. After removing the needles from the stitches, pull tightly to close the top hole. Lastly, hide the tail inside and weave it in.

Note: right-click on the image and open the image in a new tab to enlarge and print out.

The grid lines on the pattern graph may look uneven on your monitor, but will print out evenly.

Child size is up to the red line.
Teen/Small Adult size is up to the green line.
Adult (men) size is the full graph.

GLOSSARY:

CO: cast on || k: knit || p: purl || k2tog: knit 2 stitches together

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Have a nice knit time!
- Janet

Mew and Pokemon are copyrighted by The Pokemon Company.

This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (February 2026). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern, but please do not reprint/repost it on your site. You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use. Please do not resell or distribute it.

Kuromi Beanie (knit)

By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"

    Simple but yet very stylish; for boys and girls of all ages. You can comfortably wear it during any season, depending on the yarn you used and the weather, of course. This is an easy-to-knit beanie if you know the basics: knit, purl, and k2tog.

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
Child (6yrs - 10yrs) [19" to 20" head circumference]
Teen/Small Adult [20" to 21" head circumference]

Adult (men) [21" to 23" head circumference]

MATERIALS
*Worsted Weight Yarn: Main Color & a small amount of darker/light pink for the skull
*DPN's or Circular Needles: 4.5mm & 5.0mm
*Stitch Marker to mark your rounds
*Tapestry Needle

GAUGE
Using 5.0mm needles...  4.5 stitches x  6 rows = 1"
Don't forget to check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
  This pattern can either be knitted when making the hat or duplicate stitched on afterward; the choice is yours. Here's a great video on how to duplicate stitch: HERE.

STARTING the BEANIE

CO 80 (90, 90) sts on 4.5mm needles with main color yarn.

Place a marker and join in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.

Do ribbing (k1, p1) for 1 inch (approx. 6 rounds).

Change to larger needles and proceed knitting for 4 (4.5, 5) inches. This will give you approx. 27 (32, 37) rounds. Please follow the graph to determine which rows to apply the color changes.

SHAPING the CROWN

  Rnd 1: k8, k2tog around

  Rnd 2 and all even rounds: knit around

  Rnd 3: k7, k2tog around

  Rnd 5: k6, k2tog around

  Rnd 7: k5, k2tog around

  Rnd 9: k4, k2tog around

  Rnd 11: k3, k2tog around

  Rnd 13: k2, k2tog around

  Rnd 15: k1, k2tog around

  Rnd 17: k2tog around

Leave a tail (up to 8"). You will use a tapestry needle to thread the tail through the last remaining stitches on your needle. After removing the needles from the stitches, pull tightly to close the top hole. Lastly, hide the tail inside and weave it in.

NOTE: The ears are worked all in one piece and then folded in half.

EARS starting with lilac or black; make 2

CO 2 stitches with the 5.0mm needles

  Row 1: knit across (2sts)

  Row 2: pfb, pfb (4sts)

  Row 3: knit across (4)

  Row 4: purl across (4)

  Row 5: k2tog, k2tog (2)

  Row 6: pfb, pfb (4)

  Row 7: kfb, k2, kfb (6sts)

  Row 8: purl across (6)

  Row 9: kfb, k4, kfb (8sts)

  Row 10: purl across (8)

  Row 11: kfb, k6, kfb (10sts)

  Row 12: purl across (10sts)

  Row 13: knit across (10sts)

  Row 14: purl across (10sts)

  Row 15: knit across (10sts)

  Row 16: purl across (10sts)

  Row 17: k2tog, k6, k2tog (8sts)

  Row 18: purl across (8sts)

  Row 19: purl across (8sts)

  Row 20: purl across (8sts)

  Row 21: knit across (8sts)

  Row 22: pfb, p6, pfb (10sts)

  Row 23: knit across (10sts)

  Row 24: purl across (10sts)

  Row 25: knit across (10sts)

  Row 26: purl across (10sts)

  Row 27: knit across (10sts)

  Row 28: p2tog, p6, p2tog (8sts)

  Row 29: knit across (8sts)

  Row 30: p2tog, p4, p2tog (6sts)

  Row 31: knit across (6sts)

  Row 32: p2tog, p2, p2tog (4 sts)

  Row 33: k2tog, k2tog (2sts)

  Row 34: pfb, pfb (4sts)

  Row 35: knit across (4sts)

  Row 36: purl across (4sts)

  Row 37: k2tog, k2tog (2sts)

Cast off on row 37. Weave in the ends. Fold the ear in half along row 19. Using the 3.75mm (F) crochet hook, single crochet along the entire ear to close it off. F/O, weave in all ends. Another method you can use if you're not comfortable crocheting, use a tapestry needle and whip stitch along the entire ear to close it off.

ASSEMBLE
     I recommend pinning the pieces before sewing them to make sure you have them in the position you like best before sewing.

     EARS...lay out the beanie flat and find the position you like best.

Note: right-click on the image and open the image in a new tab to enlarge and print out.

The grid lines on the pattern graph may look uneven on your monitor, but will print out evenly.

Child size is up to the red line.
Teen/Small Adult size is up to the green line.
Adult (men) size is the full graph.

GLOSSARY:

CO: cast on || k: knit || kfb: knit front back || k2tog: knit 2 stitches together || p: purl

pfb: purl front back || p2tog: knit 2 stitches together

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Have a nice knit time!
- Janet

Kuromi is copyrighted by Sanrio CO.

This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (January 2026). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern, but please do not reprint/repost it on your site. You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use. Please do not resell or distribute it.

Fox Beanie (knit)

By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"

    Simple but yet very stylish; for boys and girls of all ages. You can comfortably wear it during any season depending on the yarn you used and the weather, of course. This is an easy-to-knit beanie if you know the basics knit, purl and k2tog.

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
Child (6yrs - 10yrs) [19" to 20" head circumference]
Teen/Small Adult [20" to 21" head circumference]

Adult (men) [21" to 23" head circumference]

MATERIALS
*Worsted Weight Yarn: Rust or Gray & small amounts of cream, black, white, and light pink
*DPN's or Circular Needles: 4.5mm & 5.0mm
*Stitch Marker to mark your rounds
*Tapestry Needle

GAUGE
Using 5.0mm needles...  4.5 stitches x  6 rows = 1"
Don't forget to check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
  This pattern can either be knitted when making the hat or duplicate stitched on afterward; the choice is yours. Here's a great video on how to duplicate stitch: HERE.

STARTING the BEANIE

CO 80 (90, 90) sts on 4.5mm needles with main color yarn.

Place a marker and join in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.

Do ribbing (k1, p1) for 1 inch (approx. 6 rounds).

Change to larger needles and proceed knitting for 4 (4.5, 5) inches. This will give you approx. 27 (32, 37) rounds. Please follow the graph to know in which rows to do the color changes.

SHAPING the CROWN

  Rnd 1: k8, k2tog around

  Rnd 2 and all even rounds: knit around

  Rnd 3: k7, k2tog around

  Rnd 5: k6, k2tog around

  Rnd 7: k5, k2tog around

  Rnd 9: k4, k2tog around

  Rnd 11: k3, k2tog around

  Rnd 13: k2, k2tog around

  Rnd 15: k1, k2tog around

  Rnd 17: k2tog around

Leave a tail (up to 8"). You will use a tapestry needle to thread the tail through the last remaining stitches on your needle. After removing the needles from the stitches, pull tightly to close the top hole. Lastly, hide the tail inside and weave it in.

NOTE: The ears are worked all in one piece and then folded in half. 

EARS starting with cream; make 2 

CO 1 stitch with the 5.0mm needles

  Row 1: kfb (2sts)

  Row 2: knit across (2sts)

  Row 3: kfb, kfb (4sts)

  Row 4: knit across (4sts)

  Row 5: kfb, p2, kfb (6sts)

  Row 6: kfb, k4, kfb (8sts)

  Row 7: kfb, p6, kfb (10sts)

  Row 8: knit across (10sts)

  Row 9: purl across (10sts)

  Row 10: knit across (10sts)

  Row 11: purl across (10sts)

  Row 12: knit across (10sts)

  Row 13: purl across (10sts)

  Row 14: knit across (10sts)

 Change to rust/light grey.

  Row 15: purl across (10sts)

  Row 16: purl across (10sts)

  Row 17: purl across (10sts)

  Row 18: knit across (10sts)

  Row 19: purl across (10sts)

  Row 20: knit across (10sts)

  Row 21: purl across (10sts)

  Row 22: knit across (10sts)

  Row 23: purl across (10sts)

  Row 24: k2tog, k6, k2tog (8sts)

  Row 25: p2tog, p4, p2tog (6sts)

  Row 26: k2tog, k2, k2tog (4sts)

  Row 27: purl across (4sts)

  Row 28: k2tog x2 (2sts)

  Row 29: purl across (2sts)

  Row 30: slip1, knit 1, psso

F/O and draw through the remaining stitch. Weave in the ends. Fold the ear in half along row 16. Using the 3.75mm (F) crochet hook, single crochet along the entire ear to close it off. F/O, weave in all ends. Another method you can use if you're not comfortable crocheting, use a tapestry needle and whip stitch along the entire ear to close it off.

ASSEMBLE
     I recommend pinning the pieces before sewing them to make sure you have them in the position you like best before sewing. (Most people prefer to use the yarn at the end of the finished pieces to sew them in place, but I use matching thread).

     EARS...lay out the beanie flat and find the position you like best.

Note: right-click on the image and open the image in a new tab to enlarge and print out.

The grid lines on the pattern graph may look uneven on your monitor but will print out evenly.

Child size is up to the red line.
Teen/Small Adult size is up to the green line.
Adult (men) size is the full graph.

GLOSSARY:

CO: cast on || k: knit || p: purl || k2tog: knit 2 stitches together

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Or follow us on Instagram. :)

Have a nice knit time!
- Janet

This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (November 2025). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site. You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use. Please do not resell or distribute it.

Pokeball Beanie (knit)

By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"

    Simple but yet very stylish; for boys and girls of all ages. You can comfortably wear it during any season depending on the yarn you used and the weather, of course. This is an easy-to-knit beanie if you know the basics knit, purl and k2tog.

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
Child (6yrs - 10yrs) [19" to 20" head circumference]
Teen/Small Adult [20" to 21" head circumference]

Adult (men) [21" to 23" head circumference]

MATERIALS
*Worsted Weight Yarn: Red or Purple, White, Black, and Pink
*DPN's or Circular Needles: 4.5mm & 5.0mm
*Stitch Marker to mark your rounds
*Tapestry Needle

GAUGE
Using 5.0mm needles...  4.5 stitches x  6 rows = 1"
Don't forget to check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
  This pattern can either be knitted when making the hat or duplicate stitched on afterward; the choice is yours. Here's a great video on how to duplicate stitch: HERE.

STARTING the BEANIE

CO 80 (90, 90) sts on 4.5mm needles with main color yarn.

Place a marker and join in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.

Do ribbing (k1, p1) for 1 inch (approx. 6 rounds).

Change to larger needles and proceed knitting for 4 (4.5, 5) inches. This will give you approx. 27 (32, 37) rounds. Please follow the graph to know in which rows to do the color changes.

SHAPING the CROWN

  Rnd 1: k8, k2tog around

  Rnd 2 and all even rounds: knit around

  Rnd 3: k7, k2tog around

  Rnd 5: k6, k2tog around

  Rnd 7: k5, k2tog around

  Rnd 9: k4, k2tog around

  Rnd 11: k3, k2tog around

  Rnd 13: k2, k2tog around

  Rnd 15: k1, k2tog around

  Rnd 17: k2tog around

Leave a tail (up to 8"). You will use a tapestry needle to thread the tail through the last remaining stitches on your needle. After removing the needles from the stitches, pull tightly to close the top hole. Lastly, hide the tail inside and weave it in.

SPOTS for the master ball make 2

CO 32 stitches with 4.5mm needles

  Rnd 1: k around

  Rnd 2: K6, k2tog

  Rnd 3: K5, k2tog

  Rnd 4: K4, k2tog

  Rnd 5: K3, k2tog

  Rnd 6: K2, k2tog

  Rnd 7: K1, k2tog

  Rnd 8: K2tog

Cast off all stitches. Weave in the ends.

ASSEMBLE
     I recommend pinning the pieces before sewing them to make sure you have them in the position you like best before sewing. (Most people prefer to use the yarn at the end of the finished pieces to sew them in place, but I use matching thread).

     EARS...lay out the beanie flat and find the position you like best.

Note: right-click on the image and open the image in a new tab to enlarge and print out.

The grid lines on the pattern graph may look uneven on your monitor but will print out evenly.

Child size is up to the red line.
Teen/Small Adult size is up to the green line.
Adult (men) size is the full graph.

GLOSSARY:

CO: cast on || k: knit || p: purl || k2tog: knit 2 stitches together

Don't forget to like this blog's Facebook page.

Or follow us on Instagram. :)

Have a nice knit time!
- Janet

Pokeball and Pokemon are copyrighted by The Pokemon Company.

This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (November 2016). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site. You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use. Please do not resell or distribute it.

Monkey C2C Pillow

By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
approx. 14"height x 14"length

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 4.5mm (7)
*Worsted Weight Yarn: Chocolate (355yds), Ivory (110yds), Beige (65yds), Black (10yds) & White (2yds)
*16" by 30" fabric (for lining)
*Fiberfill
*Tapestry Needle
*Matching Thread

PATTERN NOTES - must read...
 *I used the corner-to-corner (C2C) method to crochet the graph.
 *This pillow is square so you don’t have to worry about increasing on one side and decreasing on the other. The square shape makes it less confusing if you are new to corner-to-corner crochet, like I am.
 *You'll find below the graph, written directions and color block directions to help you make this pillow. I include all 3 instructions since everyone has a different preference.
 *After you finish the graph below you will need to make a second piece for the back in a solid color (I used chocolate).

This is the back side of the pillow.

GRAPH

You can right-click on the image to save it to any of your devices.

WRITTEN DIRECTIONS
Color Chart
Ivory: I
Chocolate: C
Beige: B
Black: N
White: W

Increases
Row 1: up I1
Row 2: down I2
Row 3: up I3
Row 4: down C2, I1, C1
Row 5: up B1, I1, C3
Row 6: down C1, B2, C2, B1
Row 7: up B1, C2, B3, C1
Row 8: down C1, B3, C4
Row 9: up B3, C2, B2, C1, I1
Row 10: down I1, C1, B2, C2, B4
Row 11: up B6, C1, B1, C1, I2
Row 12: down I1, C4, B3, N1, B3
Row 13: up B1, N1, B1, N1, W1, B3, C1, I1, C2, I1
Row 14: down C3, I1, C2, B3, N1, B2, N1, B1
Row 15: up B9, C2, I2, C2
Row 16: down C2, I3, C1, B10
Row 17: up C1, B9, C2, I4, C1
Row 18: down C1, I4, C3, B6, N1, B3
Row 19: up B1, C1, B1, N1, W1, B5, C3, I5, C1
Row 20: down C1, I2, C1, I2, C6, B3, N1, B2, C1, B1
Row 21: up C3, B5, C6, I2, C2, I2, C1
Row 22: down C1, I2, C1, I1, C1, I1, C6, B5, C2, I2
Row 23: up I2, C3, B4, C6, I1, C1, I2, C1, I1, C1, I1
Row 24: down I1, C1, I1, C1, I1, C1, I1, C7, B5, C1, B1, C1, I2
Decreases
Row 25: up I1, C1, B2, C1, B4, C6, I1, C1, I1, C2, I1, C1, I1
Row 26: down C1, I2, C1, I2, C1, I1, C6, B3, C1, B2, C1, I1
Row 27: up C1, B3, C2, B1, C6, I2, C1, I4, C1
Row 28: down C1, I3, C1, I3, C8, B3, C1
Row 29: up C1, B2, C8, I4, C4
Row 30: down C3, I5, C6, I1, C3
Row 31: up C2, I3, C4, I8
Row 32: down I16
Row 33: up I15
Row 34: down I14
Row 35: up I13
Row 36: down I12
Row 37: up I11
Row 38: down I10
Row 39: up I9
Row 40: down I8
Row 41: up I7
Row 42: down I6
Row 43: up I5
Row 44: down I4
Row 45: up I3
Row 46: down I2
Row 47: up I1

COLOR CODE DIRECTIONS

ASSEMBLE
     You can either sew the pieces together or single crochet them. If you're going to single crochet them together; attach the yarn at any point on the edge and a good way to keep your stitches even is to alternate between making 2 sc and then 3 sc along. Leaving one side open so you can line your pillow and stuff it.

     You would need to line your pieces or make a cushion so the fiberfill won’t show through and/or if you wash the pillow the fiberfill won’t come out. You can sew or glue the fabric in place. (Even if you decide to wash it, the glue won’t come undone. I have washed several beanies that I have made for my son and the embellishments have stayed intact.)

     Now you'll need to stuff your pillow moderately firm or to your liking. Continue to finish closing off the pillow. If you are single crocheting the pieces together, remember to slip stitch to the first stitch to give it an even finish. Finish off, secure and weave in the ends.

This pillow will go great with these and several other Monkey items that I have available.

You can purchase these patterns over on any of my shops (Ravelry or Etsy)
for a very low price just click on the shop tab on the navigation menu above. Enjoy. :)

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Have a nice crochet time!
- Janet

This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (September 2018). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site. You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use. Please do not resell or distribute it.

Decorative Flamingo C2C Pillow

By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
approx. 10"height x 10"length

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 4.5mm (7)
*Worsted Weight Yarn: Salmon Pink (45yds), White (75yds), Light Pink (155yds) & Black (3yds)
*12" by 22" fabric (for lining)
*Fiberfill
*Tapestry Needle
*Matching Thread

PATTERN NOTES - must read..
 *I used the corner-to-corner (C2C) method to crochet the graph.
 *This pillow is square so you don’t have to worry about increasing on one side and decreasing on the other. The square shape makes it less confusing if you are new to corner-to-corner crochet, like I am.
 *You'll find below the graph, written directions and color block directions to help you make this pillow. I included all 3 instructions since everyone has a different preference.
 *After you finish the graph below you will need to make a second piece for the back in a solid color (I used light pink).

This is the back side of the pillow.

GRAPH

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WRITTEN DIRECTIONS
COLOR CHART
Salmon Pink: S
White: W
Light Pink: P
Black: B

Increases
Row 1: up S1
Row 2: down S2
Row 3: up W1, S1, W1
Row 4: down W1, S3
Row 5: up S2, P1, S1, W1
Row 6: down W2, S1, P1, S2
Row 7: up S2, P2, S1, W2
Row 8: down W2, S1, P3, S2
Row 9: up S2, P3, S1, W3
Row 10: down W3, S1, P4, S2
Row 11: up S2, P4, S1, W4
Row 12: down W4, S1, P5, S2
Row 13: up W1, S2, P4, S1, W5
Row 14: down W6, S1, P4, S2, W1
Row 15: up W1, S3, P3, S1, W7
Row 16: down W8, S6, W2
Row 17: up W2, S2, W1, S3, W9
Decreases
Row 18: down W12, S2, W2
Row 19: up W2, S8, W5
Row 20: down W4, S8, W2
Row 21: up W2, S8, W3
Row 22: down W2, S2, W8
Row 23: up W8, S1, W2
Row 24: down W1, S4, W2, B1, W2
Row 25: up W2, P2, S4, W1
Row 26: down W1, S1, B1, S1, P3, W1
Row 27: up W1, P2, S3, W1
Row 28: down W1, S2, W3
Row 29: up W5
Row 30: down W4
Row 31: up W3
Row 32: down W2
Row 33: up W1

COLOR CODE DIRECTIONS

ASSEMBLE
     You can either sew the pieces together or single crochet them. If you're going to single crochet them together; attach the yarn at any point on the edge and a good way to keep your stitches even is to alternate between making 2 sc and then 3 sc along. Leaving one side open so you can line your pillow and stuff it.

     You would need to line your pieces or make a cushion so the fiberfill won’t show through and/or if you wash the pillow the fiberfill won’t come out. You can sew or glue the fabric in place. (Even if you decide to wash it, the glue won’t come undone. I have washed several beanies that I have made for my son and the embellishments have stayed intact.)

     Now you'll need to stuff your pillow moderately firm or to your liking. Continue to finish closing off the pillow. If you are single crocheting the pieces together, remember to slip stitch to the first stitch to give it an even finish. Finish off, secure and weave in the ends.

This pillow will go great with the other Flamingo items that I have available.

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- Janet

This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (August 2018). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site. You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use. Please do not resell or distribute it.

Bowser Pillow in Tunisian Crochet Tutorial

By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
approx. size: 14" length x 10" width but can vary based on yarn and hook size

MATERIALS
*Tunisian Crochet hook size: 3.0mm
*Worsted weight yarn: Blue, Black, White, Beige, Light Green, Dark Green, Yellow, Red, Gray, Charcoal, Aran, Gold
*Tapestry Needle
*Measuring Tape
*Fiberfill
*Pen to mark your squares as you go!
*Bowser 8-bit graph that you'll find below. If you want to use a different character, there are plenty to be found on the web by searching for 8-bit Mario characters or anything along those lines.

Click on image to enlarge.

A site and videos on how to Tunisian Crochet
-Tunisian Crochet Basics by Purl soho; it has various images to show you how to while your reading.
-If you're more of a visual person rather than reading then this video by thecrochetside might be great for you.
-To bind off your work watch this video by Bethintx1.
-For color changes watch this video by GegeCrochet.

Tips
-On the basics tutorial video, it says for the last stitch of the forward pass for you to put the hook through the last two end stitches. Cause if you don't and when it's time to sew up the sides is going to look holey.
-On the color changes, don’t pull the yarns too tight. Since this graph has a lot of color changes start a new yarn thread cause if you keep pulling them too tightly the pillow its gonna get smaller as you continue making it. (This happen to me with my first Tunisian project I ever made.)
-Measure! Measure! Measure! You don't want your pillow to look uneven.
-Remember to mark off each square/row as you go. Double check your work to make sure you haven't missed a square.

Now lets make the back side
-Instead of binding off your work when you reach the last row of the graph, continue making the back side to save on sewing time (which I dislike).
-Make another black row, make 68 rows blue with the first & last stitch in black and the last row all black.
-Remember on the last all black row to bind off.

Last Steps
-All that's left to do is to weave in all the ends (that's the part I hate the most but its gotta be done)......
-......and sew the sides. Leave one side un-sew and stuff it moderately firm. As you continue sewing the last side, stuff as needed.

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Bowser and Mario Bros. are copyright by Nintendo.
 This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (November 2016). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site. You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use. Please do not resell or distribute it.