Crochet Neck Pillow

Crochet neck pillows are the perfect cozy companion for long car rides, flights, or even just lounging at home. With their soft yarn and intricate stitching, they offer not only support but also a touch of handmade warmth. These pillows are not just functional but also stylish, adding a charming touch to any space. They make excellent gifts for friends and family, showing thoughtfulness and care through the time and effort put into each stitch. Imagine sinking into one after a long day, feeling the soft texture against your skin, and instantly relaxing - that's the magic of a crochet neck pillow! So next time you're looking for a comforting accessory or a heartfelt present, consider reaching for a crochet neck pillow to add a touch of handmade love to your daily routine.

Materials

Worsted weight yarn (acrylic or cotton) For size small-3 oz.; for size medium-4 oz.; for size large-5 oz.; for size xlarge-6 oz.Crochet hook size H or size needed to achieve gauge

Fiberfill

Yarn needle

Gauge: 5 sc = 1 ½"; 5 rows = 1 ½ "

Finished size: Size small fits infant-small toddler; size medium fits large toddler-small child; size large fits large child-small adult; size xlarge fits adult.

Small

Ch 37

Row 1: Sc in each of the first 5 ch's, 2 sc in the next ch, (sc in each of the next 5 ch's, 2 sc in the next ch) 5 times; ch 1, turn. (42 sc)

Row 2: Sc in each of the first 6 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 6 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) 5 times; ch 1, turn. (48 sc)

Row 3: Sc in each of the first 7 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 7 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) 5 times; ch 1, turn. (54 sc)

Row 4: Sc in each of the first 8 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 8 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) 5 times; ch 1, turn. (60 sc)

Row 5: Sc in each of the first 9 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 9 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) 5 times; ch 1, turn. (66 sc)

Row 6: Sc in each of the first 10 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 10 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) 5 times; ch 1, turn. (72 sc)

Row 7: Sc in each of the first 11 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 11 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) 5 times; ch 1, turn. (78 sc)

Row 8: Sc in each of the first 12 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 12 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) 5 times; ch 1, turn. (84 sc)

Row 9: Sc in each of the first 13 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 13 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) 5 times; ch 1, turn. (90 sc)

Rows 10-12: Sc in each sc across; ch 1, turn. (90 sc)

Row 13: Sc in each of the first 13 sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc, (sc in each of the next 13 sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc) 5 times; ch 1, turn. (84 sts)

Row 14: Sc in each of the first 12 sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc, (sc in each of the next 12 sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc) 5 times; ch 1, turn. (78 sts)

Row 15: Sc in each of the first 11 sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc, (sc in each of the next 11 sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc) 5 times; ch 1, turn. (72 sts)

Row 16: Sc in each of the first 10 sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc, (sc in each of the next 10 sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc) 5 times; ch 1, turn. (66 sts)

Row 17: Sc in each of the first 9 sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc, (sc in each of the next 9 sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc) 5 times; ch 1, turn. (60 sts)

Row 18: Sc in each of the first 8 sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc, (sc in each of the next 8 sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc) 5 times; ch 1, turn. (54 sts)

Row 19: Sc in each of the first 7 sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc, (sc in each of the next 7 sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc) 5 times; ch 1, turn. (48 sts)

Row 20: Sc in each of the first 6 sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc, (sc in each of the next 6 sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc) 5 times; ch 1, turn. (42 sts)

Row 21: Sc in each of the first 5 sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc, (sc in each of the next 5 sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc) 5 times; ch 1, turn. (36 sts) Fasten off.

Medium

Ch 43

Row 1: Sc in each of the first 6 ch's, 2 sc in the next ch, (sc in each of the next 6 ch's, 2 sc in the next ch) 5 times; ch 1, turn. (48 sc)

Rows 2-8: Work the same as rows 3-9 of small size.

Row 9: Sc in each of the first 14 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 14 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) 5 times; ch 1, turn. (96 sc)

Row 10: Sc in each of the first 15 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 15 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) 5 times; ch 1, turn. (102 sc)

Rows 11-14: Sc in each sc across; ch 1, turn. (102 sc)

Row 15: Sc in each of the first 15 sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc, (sc in each of the next 15 sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc) 5 times; ch 1, turn. (96 sts)

Row 16: Sc in each of the first 14 sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc, (sc in each of the next 14 sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc) 5 times; ch 1, turn. (90 sts)

Rows 17-24: Work the same as rows 13-20 of small size. Fasten off after row 24.

Large

Ch 49

Row 1: Sc in each of the first 7 ch's, 2 sc in the next ch, (sc in each of the next 7 ch's, 2 sc in the next ch) 5 times; ch 1, turn. (54 sc)

Rows 2-7: Work the same as rows 4-9 of small size.

Rows 8-9: Work the same as rows size 9-10 of the medium size

Row 10: Sc in each of the first 16 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 16 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) 5 times; ch 1, turn. (108 sc)

Row 11: Sc in each of the first 17 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 17 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) 5 times; ch 1, turn. (114 sc)

Rows 12-16: Sc in each sc across; ch 1, turn. (114 sc)

Row 17: Sc in each of the first 17 sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc, (sc in each of the next 17 sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc) 5 times; ch 1, turn. (108 sts)

Row 18: Sc in each of the first 16 sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc, (sc in each of the next 16 sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc) 5 times; ch 1, turn. (102 sts)

Rows 19-20: Work the same as rows size 15-16 of the medium size

Rows 21-27: Work the same as rows 13-19 of small size. Fasten off after row 27

X Large

Ch 55

Row 1: Sc in each of the first 8 ch's, 2 sc in the next ch, (sc in each of the next 8 ch's, 2 sc in the next ch) 5 times; ch 1, turn. (60 sc)

Rows 2-6: Work the same as rows 5-9 of the small size.

Rows 7-8: Work the same as rows size 9-10 of the medium size.

Rows 9-10: Work the same as rows 10-11 of the large size.

Row 11: Sc in each of the first 18 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 18 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) 5 times; ch 1, turn. (120 sc)

Row 12: Sc in each of the first 19 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 19 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) 5 times; ch 1, turn. (126 sc)

Rows 13-17: Sc in each sc across; ch 1, turn. (126 sc)

Row 18: Sc in each of the first 19 sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc, (sc in each of the next 19 sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc) 5 times; ch 1, turn. (120 sts)

Row 19: Sc in each of the first 18 sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc, (sc in each of the next 18 sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc) 5 times; ch 1, turn. (114 sts)

Rows 20-21: Work the same as rows 17-18 of the large size.

Rows 22-23: Work the same as rows size 15-16 of the medium size

Rows 24-29: Work the same as rows 13-18 of small size. Fasten off after row 29.

Finishing for all sizes

Thread needle with a long length of yarn. Fold the pillow to form a round tube. Sew one end of the tube together, then continue sewing the the last row to the foundation ch's, stuffing firmly and evenly with fiber fill as you sew every few inches. Sew the last end of the tube closed.