With Approx. 5.5′ length Of B

Inspired by Japanese Sashiko embroidery, white pinwheels embroidered on dark denim indigo are a fun update to a classic pairing of colors. Turn the pillow over for a completely different look. 50 grams): 03 Vanille (B, 1 ball). Embroidery is done after motifs and back panels are blocked. This reduces chance of bleeding with darker colors. Buttons are crocheted, but four 1.25" purchased buttons can be substituted. With larger hook and B, make magic ring. Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 11 dc in ring, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join. Fasten off. Pull magic ring tight. 3 more times, ending with ch 1, sl st in first sc to join. 3 times between corners. 4 times between corners. 5 times between corners. 6 times between corners. 7 times between corners. Fasten off. Weave in loose ends. With approx. 24" length of B, weave yarn through ch-1 sps directly left of the diagonal corner increase rows (see photo diagram).

Embroidery is done in two halves and will require two 24" lengths of B for each motif. Note: Loose ends from embroidery can be woven in after motifs are joined so seams joining motifs can also be used to hide tail ends. Front is assembled by forming 4 horizontal strips of 4 motifs each, then joining strips vertically. The only difference in joining is that with the vertical rows, there is a ch-1 between motifs. Note: When joining, some sc sts will share same sp as embroidery sts. 8 times, ch 1, sc in corner ch-2 sp. 3 more times. Fasten off. Add 2 more strips in same fashion until all 16 motifs have been joined horizontally. Fasten off. Join rem strips in same fashion until all strips have been joined vertically. Weave in loose ends. Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, (ch 1, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch) across, turn.