The Rainbow Musical Cushion Free Crochet Pattern

"Crochet a vibrant rainbow musical cushion with this free pattern; an ideal project combining color and melody to brighten any room."

Rainbows are like magic in the sky, full of colors and happiness. Imagine bringing that magic into your room with a Rainbow Musical Cushion! This colorful cushion plays music with the music box, making it a fantastic addition to any little kid's room. You can go with bright multicolors or stick with a single tone of different shades. It would look so adorable lying between two white pillows. 

Rainbow Musical Cushion

Appearance and Look

This delightful crochet pattern is designed to be beginner-friendly, ensuring that even those new to crocheting can enjoy making it. Here's what you can expect:

Key Features:

• Ease of Use: Super simple crochet pattern and straightforward, perfect for beginners.
• Step-by-Step Guidance: Detailed instructions provided to help you every step of the way.

Special Details:

• Musical Element: Includes a feature where you can insert a musical component, making it both a cushion and a fun, interactive piece.
• Rainbow Colors: A vibrant array of colors that appeal to children and add a cheerful touch to any space.

Versatile Uses:

• Kids' Rooms: Ideal as a playful and educational addition to a child’s room.
• Sensory Play: Encourages sensory interaction through its musical feature.
• Gift: Perfect as a unique, handmade gift that combines comfort and entertainment.

Starting this crochet project means you'll create a wonderful rainbow musical cushion that is sure to be a hit with kids and bring joy to any room.

Making Your Rainbow Musical Cushion

Material:

• Phildar Coton 4, your choice of colors, 1 skein of each color
• Phildar Coton 3, your choice of colors, a few grams
• 1 music box movement (pull string type)
• 1 drop or triangular-shaped bead
• 1 2.5 mm crochet hook
• 1 3.5 mm crochet hook • 1 embroidery needle • Fiberfill

Abbreviations:

• Hdc
• Inc Hdc
• Rd = Round
• St = Stitch
• Ch = Chain
• Sist = Slip Stitch
• Sc= Single Crochet
• Half Double Crochet 2 Half Double Crochet In
• The Same St
• Inc Increase
•  = Repeat Until The End Of The Round

Explanations:

• This pattern uses US crochet terminology.
• The finished musical cushion will measure about 20 x 20 cm.
• It is crocheted in back-and-forth rows and consists of two sides. You can choose to crochet two identical sides or to change colors as you wish.

The creator used the following colors:

• For the front: craie (chalk), dune, écru (off-white), safran, caramel, cappuccino and craie (chalk).
• For the back: craie (chalk), tilleul ( linden tree), ecru (off-white), dune, végétal, cappuccino and craie (chalk).

Step by step Pattern

Rainbow (x2):

• To crochet using Coton 4 and the 3.5 mm crochet hook.
• The color changes are on the following rows: 3, 5, 7, 9 et 11.
• Color 1
• Rd 1 Chain 24
• Rd 2: Ch 2 to adjust the height, insert your hook in the 3rd st from the hook and make 24 hdc, ch 2, turn - 24
• Rd 38 hdc, *1 hdc, 1 inc hdc* (x4), 8 hdc, ch 2, turn - 28
• Color 2
• Rd 4: 10 hdc, 8 inc hdc, 10 hdc, ch 2, turn - 36
• Rd 5:1 hdc in each hdc, ch 2, turn - 36
• Color 3
• Rd 6: 13 hdc, 10 inc hdc, 13 hdc, ch 2, turn - 46 1 hdc in each hdc, ch 2, turn - 46
• Rd 7 Color 4
• Rd 8: 14 hdc, *2 hdc, 1 inc hdc* (x6), 14 hdc, ch 2, turn - 52 Rd 9: 12 hdc, *3 hdc, 1 inc hdc* (x7), 12 hdc, ch 2, turn - 59 Color 5
• Rd 10 1 hdc in each hdc, ch 2, turn - 59
• Rd 11 15 hdc, 1 inc hdc, *3 hdc, 1 inc hdc* (x7), 15 hdc, ch 1, turn - 67 Color 6
• Rd 12: 66 sc, 1 inc, create the bottom border of the rainbow with 36 sc. Finish with a slst, then fasten off and work out the tail in the last row to hide it.

The Drop:

• Prepare Your Music Box Movement Before Starting. You Will Need To Remove The Part At The
• End Of The Pull String That Enables you To Start The Music Box And Replace It With Your Drop Or Triangle Shaped Bead (With The Tip Facing Upward).
• To Crochet Using Coton 3 And The 2.5 Mm Crochet Hook.
• Your Choice Of Color:
• Rd 16 Sc In A Magic Ring - 6
• Rd 2:1 Inc In Each St- 12 Rd 3: *1 Sc, 1 Inc* - 18
• Rd 4: *2 Sc, 1 Inc* - 24
• Rd 5 To 7 (3 Rounds): 1 Sc In Each St - 24
• Rd 8: *2 Sc, 1 Dec* - 18
• Rd 9 And 10 (2 Rounds): 1 Sc In Each St - 18
• Stuff.
• Rd 11: *1 Sc, 1 Dec* - 12
• Insert The Bead (Tied To The Magic Box's Pull String), Then Continue To Close The Drop. Rd 12 1 Sc In Each M - 12
• Rd 136 Dec - 6
• Finish With A Slst, Then Fasten Off And Close Your Work. Using Your Needle, Insert Your Yarn Tail In The Stitches From The Last Round, Then Pull Firmly To
• Close. Hide The Remaining Yarn Tail Inside Your Rainbow.

Assembly:

• Start By Sewing The Edges Of The Top Arcs (From Each Rainbow) Together. Place Both Rainbows On Top Of Each Other With The Wrong Sides Facing Each Other.
• Then, using your needle and about 1 M of thread in the same color as round 12, start sewing the edges together all around your rainbow.
• Make Sure To Place The Pull String Of The Music Box And The Drop At The Bottom Of The Cushion. Before Sewing The Rainbow Completely Shut, Stuff
• Around The Music Box.
• Finish Sewing And Hide All The Yarn Tails Inside.

Design and pattern by @annab.shop