Introduction: Crochet Companion Cube Pillow
My brother is a big portal 2 fan, and has wanted a companion cube of his own for ages. It's great because it can't leave because it has no legs. So this year I made him one for Christmas! I created the pattern myself, which was a new experience for me. It took a while, but the result was amazing! Feel free to try out this pattern for yourselves :)
Materials:
- 1 skein pink yarn (I used Loops and Threads Charisma in 'Think Pink')
- 2 skeins light grey yarn (I used Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn in 'Grey Heather')
- 2 skeins dark grey yarn (I used Loops and Threads Charisma in 'Charcoal')
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Stuffing
Step 1: Make 6 Little Hearts
Make 6 of hearts using pink yarn.
I used a really good pattern for my crochet heart found here:
Step 2: Make 6 Circles
Here we make six circles that are just big enough to fit a heart inside it.
Using light grey yarn:
Begin with a magic loop
10 single crochet (sc) inside the loop
Round 1: double crochet (dc) in each stitch
Round 2: repeat round 1
Round 3: repeat round 1, but only halfway around the circle
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Step 3: Make 6 Sides of the Cube
Using dark grey yarn, make six squares.
Row 1: ch 15
Row 2-13: ch 2, turn, dc in third stitch from hook, dc in each stitch across
Fasten off, weave in ends.
With pink yarn: slip stitch (st) on the front of the square to create two perpendicular lines, crossing in the middle
Step 4: Make 12 Little Rectangles
Make 12 rectangles which will be sewn on the edges of the cube using light grey yarn.
Row 1: ch 4
Row 2-5: ch 1, turn, sc in second stitch from hook, sc in each stitch across
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Step 5: Make 8 Corners
Using light grey yarn, make 8 corners for the cube:
Row 1: ch 5
Row 2-4: ch 1, turn, sc in second chain from hook. Sc in each stitch across, making two sc in the last stitch.
Row 5: ch 1, turn, sc in third chain from hook. Sc in each stitch across. Ch 1, turn
Row 6: ch 1, turn, sc in second chain from hook. Sc in each stitch across. Ch 1, turn
Row 7: repeat row 5
Row 8: repeat row 6
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Step 6: Finish the Sides
Sew each heart in the middle of a circle
Sew each circle into the middle of a square side
Step 7: Assemble the Cube
Once all sides are assembled, sew them together, making sure to leave one edge open.
Carefully sew the rectangles on the edges and the crocheted corners on the corners of the box.
Step 8: Finishing Touches
Stuff the cube and sew the last edge shut. Carefully sew on the final edge and final two corners. And that's it! You are done! So give the cube a hug, you deserve it after all that work! And unlike the cake, this cube is not a lie.