# Sunset Gradient Candy Bolster Pillow Free Crochet Pattern
Sunset candy! This bolster pillow fades through sunset colors like a sweet candy. It’s vibrant, it’s cozy, and it’s the pillow that brightens your sofa.
Gradient stripes in sunset hues. The bolster shape is perfect for lounging, the colors are pure happiness.
Sunset gradient — like candy. Soft yarn for a cozy pillow.
What You’ll Need
- Worsted-weight yarn in coral (approx. 150 yards), orange (approx. 150 yards), gold (approx. 150 yards), and pink (approx. 150 yards)
- Size H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Bolster pillow form (18×8 inches)
Finished size: To fit an 18×8 inch bolster form.
The Pattern
With coral, Ch 60. Join to work in the round.
Rounds 1–6: With coral, Ch 2, DC in each stitch around, join. (60 DC)
Rounds 7–12: With orange, DC around, join.
Rounds 13–18: With gold, DC around, join.
Rounds 19–24: With pink, DC around, join.
Ends
With pink, work decreases to close one end: *DC in next 4, DC2tog,* repeat, then *DC in next 3, DC2tog,* etc. until closed.
Insert the pillow form. Close the other end the same way.
Ties: With coral, Ch 30 twice. Tie around each gathered end in bows.
Weave in all ends.
Sophie’s Tips
- The gradient should flow smoothly — coral through orange and gold to pink, like a perfect sunset!
- The ties add a sweet candy-like finish that makes this pillow extra charming.
- This pillow in ocean blues and teals is equally beautiful and calming.
Sunset sweetness — candy pillow joy!
