Materials
Here’s what you’ll need to create your own Female Breast Pillow:
- Yarn: Light pink and another color of your choice (the pattern suggests a color change for a decorative touch).
- Crochet Hook: Size E (2.3 mm) for a tight, even stitch.
- Stuffing: Polyester fiber fill (enough to stuff the pillow firmly but not overstuffed).
- Tools: Stitch markers, yarn needle, scissors.
Abbreviations
This pattern uses US crochet terms. Here’s a quick reference:
- mc: Magic Circle (or chain 2 as an alternative)
- sc: Single crochet
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- inc: Single crochet increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: Single crochet decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- sl st: Slip stitch
- dc: Double crochet
- BLO: Back loop only
- FLO: Front loop only
Finished Size
The completed pillow measures:
- Height: 15.7 inches (40 cm)
- Width: 9.8 inches (25 cm)
Pattern Instructions
Part 1: Crocheting the Pillow Base
We’ll start by creating two identical pieces, then join them together.
- Foundation Round:
- Make a magic circle (mc) and work 8 sc into it. Pull tight to close the circle.
- Increasing Rounds:
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (16 sts).
- Rounds 3-4: Sc in each stitch around (16 sts).
- Round 5: (1 sc, inc) x8 (24 sts).
- Continue increasing as follows:
- Round 6: (2 sc, inc) x8 (32 sts).
- Round 7: (3 sc, inc) x8 (40 sts).
- Round 8: 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) x7, 2 sc (48 sts).
- Round 9: (5 sc, inc) x8 (56 sts).
- Color Change (Optional):
- Switch to light pink yarn at the start of Round 10.
- Round 10: 3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc) x7, 3 sc (64 sts).
- Continue increasing until Round 16: (12 sc, inc) x8 (112 sts).
- Body of the Pillow:
- Rounds 17-27: Sc in each stitch around (112 sts).
Part 2: Joining the Pieces
- Crochet two identical parts as above. Do not cut the yarn on the second piece.
- Join the two parts by crocheting through 24 loops in the middle (exact method not detailed in the PDF, but typically this involves stitching or crocheting the edges together).
Part 3: Shaping the Pillow
- Rounds 25-35: Sc in each stitch around (176 sts).
- Begin decreasing to close the pillow:
- Round 36: (20 sc, dec) x8 (168 sts).
- Continue decreasing every round until:
- Round 56: 8 dec, fasten off.
- Stuff as you go, ensuring the pillow is firm but not overstuffed.
Finishing Touches
- Use a needle join to fasten off the yarn securely.
- Weave in all loose ends for a polished look.
Tips for Beginners
- Stitch Markers: Mark the start of each round to keep track.
- Stuffing: Add stuffing gradually to avoid lumps or gaps.
- Tension: Keep your stitches snug but not too tight—this helps the pillow hold its shape
Final Thoughts
This Female Breast Pillow is more than just a crochet project—it’s a gesture of love, comfort, and care. Whether you’re making it for yourself or someone special, I hope it brings as much joy to your heart as it does to your hands.
