The Present pillows are quirky crochet cushions that look like a thoughtful gift wrapped with love. The bow absolutely steals the show, being both luscious and colourful! Give any pillow a makeover with this pattern, as the measurement instructions work for every size.

Yarn
Scheepjes Stonewashed (78% Cotton, 22% Acrylic, 50g/130m)
Colour A: 831 Axinite x 3 balls
Colour B: 801 Moonstone x 3 balls
Colour C: 807 Red Jasper x 1 ball
Colour D: 836 Tourmaline x 1 ball

Crochet hook
4.0mm hook (US size G/6).

Measurements
Rectangular pillow cover fits a 30 x 50cm (12 x 20in) pillow.
Square pillow cover fits a 40 x 40cm (16 x 16in) pillow.

Gauge/tension
20 sts x 22 rows measure 10 x 10cm (4x4in) with a 4.0mm hook for Stonewashed.

Note that moss stitch gauge can vary heavily depending on your personal tension. I suggest measuring the cover piece after eight rows to see how your gauge works out, and adjust the starting chain if necessary.

Abbreviations (US terms)
ch: chain
ch-sp: chain-space, space below chains
RS: right side
sc: single crochet
sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together: insert hook in first st, yarn over, pull up loop, insert hook in second st, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through all loops on hook.
ss: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
WS: wrong side