This Crochet Moon Pillow Pattern is perfect for snuggling or displaying on a shelf for a touch of celestial decor. Whether you have it on your couch during October or leave it out all year round, it's suitable for any celestial occasion.
The crochet moon pattern is quick and easy to make, making it an ideal project for yourself or a thoughtful crochet gift for your witchy, crystal-loving friends.
When I made this, my fellow witchy friend immediately claimed it! It’s fair enough since it's so quick and easy to create. I ended up giving her one and making myself another. One of these moons can be completed in less than an hour, perfect for last-minute gifts. You can even pair it with some crochet star garland for more celestial fun!
The crochet moon pillow is also fantastic for Halloween decor or nursery decoration. It’s one of those designs that can be enjoyed by anyone for any event!
So let's get started on the crochet crescent moon pattern.
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✏️ Things To Note:
- Yarn Type: I made the crochet moon with acrylic yarn since it's what I had on hand, but this project can be completed with any type of yarn. I highly suggest using cotton, acrylic, or chunky yarn. Keep in mind that if you use chunky yarn, the moon will be quite large!
- Finished Size: The finished size of the moon plush is about a foot tall.
- Curvature Adjustment: If you want your moon to be curvier, you can always increase each row more than what I do, especially toward the last few rounds.
🪡 Materials Needed
- Yarn colors: Any skein of yellow
- H hook (5mm)
- Tapestry needle for weaving in the ends and sewing pieces together
- Polyfill
💭 Abbreviations to Remember (US Terms)
- Magic ring (MR)
- Chains (ch)
- Single crochet (sc)
- Increase (inc) - 2 stitches in the same stitch
- Half double crochet (hdc)
🧋 Variations
You can vary the increases at the beginning of the pattern to create different curvatures in the moon. You can even add a face to make it resemble an amigurumi moon.
🍵 Instructions for Crochet Moon Pillow
For this pattern we will be working in rounds.
Round 1: Using the yellow yarn, make a MR and make hdc x12 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet hdc x12 in the second chain from the hook. (12)
Round 2: Inc in every hdc. (24)
Round 3: Inc, hdc, repeat for the rest of the round. (36)
Round 4: Inc, hdc x2 repeat for the rest of the round (48)
Round 5: Inc, hdc x3 repeat for the rest of the round (60)
Round 6: Inc, hdc x4 repeat for the rest of the round (72)
Round 7: Inc, hdc x5 repeat for the rest of the round (84)
Round 8: Inc, hdc x6 repeat for the rest of the round (96)
Round 9: Inc, hdc x7 repeat for the rest of the round (108)
Round 10: Inc, hdc x8 repeat for the rest of the round (120)
Round 11: Inc, hdc x9 repeat for the rest of the round (132)
Round 12: Inc, hdc x10 repeat for the rest of the round (144). Fold the circle in half. It should have a curve to the circle.
Round 13: Ch x1 and turn, you will crochet through both sides of the circle's edge to close up the moon. To do this increase with sc, then sc x3. Repeat this for the entire row (90)
Round 14: Ch x1 and turn. Inc with sc, then sc x4 for the entire row (108). Fasten off and weave in the ends.
And now you have a crochet moon pillow! Now you just need some stars to go with it.
If you want to make a crochet star and moon bag to increase your crochet moon inspired projects, check out my sun crochet granny square pattern and my crochet moon granny square pattern.
🐌Expert Tips
- Choose the Right Yarn: For optimal results, select yarn that is soft yet durable. Cotton yarn oracrylic yarn is recommended for its washability and strength.
- Experiment with Sizes: Vary your hook size or yarn thickness to create larger or smaller moon pillows for different decor styles.
- Add Personal Touches: Consider adding embroidered details, like stars or faces, for a unique touch.
- Perfect for All Ages: This pattern is suitable for crafters of all ages, making it a fun project for kids under supervision.
🧵 Pattern FAQs
You can make it into a giant fortune cookie if you would like! Just make the yarn a tan color, and then add a little bit of white paper coming from one of the sides.
Can I use a different color for my moon pillow?
Absolutely! Feel free to use any color that suits your decor. A blue moon would be perfect for a nighttime theme!
Hand wash your crochet pillow with mild soap and lay it flat to dry to maintain its shape and texture.
Yes! Simply use a larger hook and thicker yarn to create a bigger moon pillow.
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If you tried this Crochet Moon Pillow Pattern (or any other pattern on my website), please let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. I'd love to hear from you!
Crochet Moon Pillow Pattern
Materials
- Yarn colors: Any skein of yellow
- 5mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill
Abbreviations (US terms)
- mr = Magic ring
- ch = Chain
- sc = Single crochet
- inc = Increase ( 2 stitches in the same stitch)
- hdc = Half Double Crochet
Instructions
- For this pattern we will be working in rounds.
- Round 1: Using the yellow yarn, make a MR and make hdc x12 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet hdc x12 in the second chain from the hook. (12)
- Round 2: Inc in every hdc. (24)
- Round 3: Inc, hdc, repeat for the rest of the round. (36)
- Round 4: Inc, hdc x2 repeat for the rest of the round (48)
- Round 5: Inc, hdc x3 repeat for the rest of the round (60)
- Round 6: Inc, hdc x4 repeat for the rest of the round (72)
- Round 7: Inc, hdc x5 repeat for the rest of the round (84)
- Round 8: Inc, hdc x6 repeat for the rest of the round (96)
- Round 9: Inc, hdc x7 repeat for the rest of the round (108)
- Round 10: Inc, hdc x8 repeat for the rest of the round (120)
- Round 11: Inc, hdc x9 repeat for the rest of the round (132)
- Round 12: Inc, hdc x10 repeat for the rest of the round (144). Fold the circle in half. It should have a curve to the circle.
- Round 13: Ch x1 and turn, you will crochet through both sides of the circle's edge to close up the moon. To do this increase with sc, then sc x3. Repeat this for the entire row (90)
- Round 14: Ch x1 and turn. Inc with sc, then sc x4 for the entire row (108). Fasten off and weave in the ends.
- And now you have a crochet moon pillow! Now you just need some stars to go with it.
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