Fall is the perfect time to crochet, don’t you think?

It’s so cozy & comfy. The cooler weather makes me want to curl up with a cup of tea, a crochet hook, some yarn & Gilmore Girls.

I designed this Autumn Leaf Pillow Pattern while doing just that!!

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Corner-to-Corner or C2C:

You’ll be using hdc C2C crochet techniques to create the square. You’ll need to know how to do the hdc C2C crochet stitch, made from half double crochets, chains, and slip stitches. Click here for my blog post on this technique, which includes a video tutorial a well. The traditional C2C stitch consists of a ch 2 + 3 dc to form one C2C pixel, and each increase is ch 6 + 3 dc. To make my blanket a more manageable size, I used ch 2 and 3 hdc for each pixel, where each increase was ch 5 + 3 hdc.

This design also includes color changes. You can do these by either carrying the colors, or by creating yarn bobbins that you join to the square as you need a different yarn color. If you don’t know how do to color changes, watch this clip of my video about working up the Nordic Star square.

 

Click here for my youtube playlist on C2C basics.

 

Love C2C?

Here is a selection of some other patterns I’ve designed.

Sweet Treats Blanket

Nordic Winter C2C Afghan

Flower Garden CAL

Monstera Leaf Blanket

Want to crochet more like this design?

I have another C2C pillow pattern perfect for fall!

It’s a pumpkin!

Level: Intermediate

Gauge: 6 C2C squares x 6 C2C squares = 4” x 4” (blocked)

 

Size: Approximately 17” x 17”

Notes:

• This is a C2C design.
• It is worked from the bottom right corner to the top left corner.
• Since it is a square, you do not have to worry about increasing on one side and decreasing on the other.
• Each C2C pixel/square consists of 3 half double crochets and a ch-3.
• Check out my tutorial if you’re unfamiliar on this technique, including color change.
• Rows 1 – 25 you will be increasing and rows 26 – 49 you will be decreasing.
• The odd-numbered rows are worked up and the even-numbered rows are worked down.
• The even-numbered rows are the Right Side and the odd-numbered rows are Wrong Side.
• Work up 2 panels, I made my second side white.

The Yarn: Worsted

For this pillow I used some left over “I Love This Yarn” from Hobby Lobby

This pillow was designed in 4 colors., but you can choose whatever colors you want!

Get creative! I won’t get offended if you take creative liberties on the color scheme. Be sure to share pictures in my FB group so we can see what you come up with!

The Hook: 6mm

I used a J/6.00 mm hook to make my square.

I love this Cookie Streamline Swirl from Furls Crochet. This hook feels so good in my hands and the yarn slides easily across the hook. If you have never tried a Furls hook, I suggest you head on over to their website and order one now. 

C2C Colorwork Tips:

The Pattern:

 

If you have any issues, questions, or tips, please post them on the J&O FB Group

Autumn Exclusives Event!

This pattern was a featured design in the Autumn Exclusives blog hop & pattern bundle event that hosted by Cosy Rosie UK in 2022.

On October 9th, you can purchase this pattern for 50% off for one day only! Use the coupon code found on the landing page for the Autumn Exclusives event. Then come back here and chose if you’d like to purchase it from Ravelry or Etsy.

Buy the Pattern Bundle

Did you miss any of the patterns? I know there are some amazing patterns in this hop, that’s why we bundled the patterns all together for the Plants with Yarn Pattern Bundle!

Get 2 Patterns for the Price of ONE!

Use the same discount code to purchase this second brand new pillow pattern for 50% off also! You get two patterns for the price of one!!

Find the pumpkin pattern on Etsy.

Find the pumpkin pattern on Ravelry.

The Fine Print

This pattern and its images are the property of Juniper and Oakes ©2023. The pattern is for your personal use only. Please do not copy/paste, distribute, or alter and claim as your own. You may sell products made by this pattern, but please credit @juniperandoakes and remember to link back to juniperandoakes.com or credit Juniper & Oakes on the craft fair tag.

You may post pictures on social media and tag @juniperandoakes and use the hashtags #juniperandoakes and #jaobookmark. If you make this pattern, please email a picture to [email protected] and I will include it in a gallery on my website. You can also post pictures on my Facebook Page, or in the Juniper + Oakes Crochet Community Facebook Group.

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