Fun & Whimsical Crochet Martini Pillows

Introduction

Crochet Martini Pillows are the perfect blend of whimsy and comfort for any cocktail enthusiast or home decor lover! These fun and unique pillows are handcrafted with soft yarn in vibrant colors, resembling everyone's favorite martini glass complete with an olive on top. Whether you're adding a quirky touch to your living room or looking for a fun gift idea, these pillows are sure to spark conversation and bring a smile to your face. Cozy up with a Crochet Martini Pillow and add a playful twist to your decor while enjoying a whimsical nod to happy hour right in the comfort of your own home!

Materials and Tools

With White Yarn, use an F Hook.

Small Martini Pillow

To make the small Martini Pillow: (make 2 front & back panels)

Ch21. Wk 1hdc in the 2nd st from the hook and in each st across, ch1 & turn. Continue until it measures about 12 inches across and FO only the 1st panel. Ch1 and wk 1sc around in each st, put the 2 panels together, and wk 1sc around both pieces, stuff, and FO.

To make the Bobble Stitch Trim: With Spring Green & Turquoise Yarn

With the 2 strands together, wk a dc bobble st, but only do 2 sts all the way around, 1sc in the next st, and FO.

Lettering

To make the letters: I printed out some block lettering online. Glue them in place with some fabric glue or hot glue.

Martini Glass Applique Pillow

To make the pillow with the Martini Glass Applique: (With White yarn make 2)

Ch29. Wk 1hdc in the 2nd st from the hook and in each st across, ch1 & turn. Repeat until it measures about 10 to 11 inches. Wk this one exactly as you do the 1st one.

To make the trim: Turquoise Yarn and an H Hook

Wk 1 backwards crochet st all the way around and FO.

To make the Applique: with Turquoise Yarn an F Hook

Ch2. Row 1: Wk 2sc in st, ch1 & turn.

Row 2: 2sc in 1st st, 2sc in the next, ch1 & turn.

Row 3: 1sc in 4sts, ch1 & turn.

Row 4: 2sc, 1sc in 2sts, 2sc in the next, ch1 & turn.

Row 5: 1sc in 6sts, ch1 & turn.

Row 6: 2sc, 1sc in 4sts, 2sc, ch1 & turn.

Row 7: 1sc in 8sts, ch1 & turn.

Row 8: 2sc, 1sc in 6sts, 2sc, ch1 & turn.

Row 9: 1sc in 10sts and FO.

To make the stem: use a smaller Hook like D or an E

Ch3. Wk 2dc bobble sts in the last ch st, wk 1sl st in the same st. Ch3 and repeat until the stem measures about 3 inches.

To make the bottom piece: with an F Hook:

Ch13. Wk 1sc in each st, ch1 & turn. Dec1, 1sc in 8sts, dec1 and FO. Sew it in place under the stem.

Big Martini Pillow

To make the big pillow: With Spring Green an F Hook (make 2 panels)

Make a Ch as long as you would like your pillow to be. Mine is about 12 inches. Wk 1hdc in the 2nd st from the hook, and in each st across. Repeat until you have about 24 to 25 rows. Join the panels the same way you did the other 2 pillows.

To make the ruffle: with an I Hook and Turquoise Yarn

Wk 3dc in each st all the way around. Change to Spring Green Yarn.

Wk 1dc in each st around, and change back to Turquoise and wk 1dc in each st around and FO.

Note: I sewed on a small charm to make it look like a glass marker.