The Africa Blanket/Pillow CAL Pattern by Jane Zane lets you create a stunning home project that will become the focal point of every room. Its geometric design is beautifully textured and incredibly colorful, making it impossible to ignore. Whether you want to create a striking pillowcase, prefer crafting a jaw-dropping handmade blanket, or perhaps are tempted by the idea of making a matching blanket-and-pillow set, this crochet-along pattern does it all!
Who Is This CAL Pattern Suitable For?
The Africa CAL is a fun crochet project that features a multicolored modular design. For this pattern, it’s best if you know how to work granny squares and join them together. You should also be familiar with changing yarn colors. The designer provides a helpful video guide, so those with less experience can give it a try too.
How Is The Geometric Design Created?
It doesn’t matter whether you want to make a blanket or a pillow – this pattern goes the same way for both.
You start by crocheting a traditional granny square in three rounds. Next, a simple slip stitch border in a contrasting color is added and you continue working the fourth round in yet another color.
In the fifth round, you will join separate mini square motifs into each corner, creating a uniquely shaped modular panel. After that, you finish off the whole segment by slip stitching a contrasting line around it. Now all you need to do is repeat the same pattern until your project obtains a desired size.
How Do You Turn This Pattern Into A Pillow?
To create a crochet pillow cover out of this pattern, add more modular pieces until it measures 30″x30″. To make it bigger, you simply continue working next rounds. The final result is a large square-shaped panel. At this point, you need to attach the buttons on the two opposite corners, then fold the fabric like an envelope, and that’s it!
Step-By-Step Video Guide
Watch this easy-to-follow video tutorial for detailed instructions and round-by-round guidance.
