Free Crochet Pattern: XL Pizza Blanket

I've received multiple messages asking for a larger version of the Chunky Pizza Throw Blanket so here it finally is for you! This version has only been tested with Bernat Blanket Yarn, I love this yarn because it's extremely soft, works up quickly and is very durable (I've put it through the washer & dryer multiples times as it's still beautiful)!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

-Jenni

Skill Level: Easy

Size: Approx. 72" in diameter

Supplies:
Size N/P (10.0 mm) Crochet Hook
Bernat Blanket Yarn in the following colors:
           -Sand, 350 yards
           -School Bus Yellow, 1600 yards
           -Racecar Red, 100 yards + 12 yards for each pepperoni
Large Eye Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Stitch Marker 

Abbreviations (US Terms):
BLO - Back Loop Only
Ch - Chain
Dc - Double Crochet
Hdc - Half Double Crochet
Sc - Single Crochet
Sl St - Slip Stitch
Sp - Space
YO - Yarn Over

Notes:
-Stitches placed between these brackets [ ] indicate a group of stitches that all need to be worked into the same space.
-Pattern is worked in the round through round 39, then joins are used for the remaining rows.
-Joins are made with a sl st.

Special Stitch:
Crab Stitch aka Reverse Single Crochet: For the final round of the crust you need to work the crab stitch around the entire edge. To do so; Ch 1, sc in first sp to the right. Sc in next sp to the right and in each around.

Gauge: 8 dc & 5 rows = approx. 4"


Blanket 

Starting with Yellow:
Round 1: Magic circle, ch 1, 10 sc in circle. Pull circle tight, do not join. (10)

Place a stitch marker in the last sc made.

Round 2: [Sc, hdc] in very first sc made. [hdc, dc] in next. 2 dc in next and in each remaining sp around. (20)

Move stitch marker to last dc made and continue to move it to the last stitch of each round to help you keep track of your rounds.

Round 3: *2 dc in next, dc in next.* Repeat *to* around. (30)
Round 4: *2 dc in next, dc in 2.* Repeat *to* around. (40)
Round 5: *2 dc in next, dc in 3.* Repeat *to* around. (50)
Round 6: *2 dc in next, dc in 4.* Repeat *to* around. (60)
Round 7: *2 dc in next, dc in 5.* Repeat *to* around. (70)
Round 8: *2 dc in next, dc in 6.* Repeat *to* around. (80)
Round 9: *2 dc in next, dc in 7.* Repeat *to* around. (90)
Round 10: *2 dc in next, dc in 8.* Repeat *to* around. (100)
Round 11: *2 dc in next, dc in 9.* Repeat *to* around. (110)
Round 12: *2 dc in next, dc in 10.* Repeat *to* around. (120)
Round 13: *2 dc in next, dc in 11.* Repeat *to* around. (130)
Round 14: *2 dc in next, dc in 12.* Repeat *to* around. (140)
Round 15: *2 dc in next, dc in 13.* Repeat *to* around. (150)
Round 16: *2 dc in next, dc in 14.* Repeat *to* around. (160)
Round 17: *2 dc in next, dc in 15.* Repeat *to* around. (170)
Round 18: *2 dc in next, dc in 16.* Repeat *to* around. (180)
Round 19: *2 dc in next, dc in 17.* Repeat *to* around. (190)
Round 20: *2 dc in next, dc in 18.* Repeat *to* around. (200)
Round 21: *2 dc in next, dc in 19.* Repeat *to* around. (210)
Round 22: Dc in 10. *2 dc in next, dc in 20.* Repeat *to* until you have 11 sp left. 2 dc in next, dc in 10. (220)
Round 23: *2 dc in next, dc in 21.* Repeat *to* around. (230)
Round 24: Dc in 11. *2 dc in next, dc in 22.* Repeat *to* until you have 12 sp left. 2 dc in next, dc in 11. (240)
Round 25: *2 dc in next, dc in 23.* Repeat *to* around. (250)
Round 26: Dc in 12. *2 dc in next, dc in 24.* Repeat *to* until you have 13 sp left. 2 dc in next, dc in 12. (260)
Round 27: *2 dc in next, dc in 25.* Repeat *to* around. (270)
Round 28: Dc in 13. *2 dc in next, dc in 26.* Repeat *to* until you have 14 sp left. 2 dc in next, dc in 13. (280)
Round 29: *2 dc in next, dc in 27.* Repeat *to* around. (290)
Round 30: Dc in 14. *2 dc in next, dc in 28.* Repeat *to* until you have 15 sp left. 2 dc in next, dc in 14. (300)
Round 31: *2 dc in next, dc in 29.* Repeat *to* around. (310)
Round 32: Dc in 15. *2 dc in next, dc in 30.* Repeat *to* until you have 16 sp left. 2 dc in next, dc in 15. (320)
Round 33: *2 dc in next, dc in 31.* Repeat *to* around. (330)
Round 34: Dc in 16. *2 dc in next, dc in 32.* Repeat *to* until you have 17 sp left. 2 dc in next, dc in 16. (340)
Round 35: *2 dc in next, dc in 33.* Repeat *to* around. (350)
Round 36: Dc in 17. *2 dc in next, dc in 34.* Repeat *to* until you have 18 sp left. 2 dc in next, dc in 17. (360)
Round 37: *2 dc in next, dc in 35.* Repeat *to* around. (370)
Round 38: Dc in 18. *2 dc in next, dc in 36.* Repeat *to* until you have 19 sp left. 2 dc in next, dc in 18. (380)
Round 39: *2 dc in next, dc in 37.* Repeat *to* until you have 38 sp left. 2 dc in next, dc in 30, hdc in 3, sc in 3, sl st in last. (390)
Fasten off.

Your stitch marker will no longer be needed.

Switch to Red & Join in the sl st sp.
Row 40: In BLO: Ch 1, dc in 19. *2 dc in next, dc in 38.* Repeat *to* until you have 20 sp left. 2 dc in next, dc in 19. Join. (400)

Switch to Sand & join in any sp.
Row 41: In BLO: Ch 1, 2 dc, dc in 39. *2 dc in next, dc in 39.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (410)
Row 42: Ch 1, dc in 20. *2 dc in next, dc in 40.* Repeat *to* until you have 21 sp left. 2 dc in next, dc in 20. Join. (420)
Row 43: Ch 1, 2 dc, dc in 41. *2 dc in next, dc in 41.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (430)
Row 44: Ch 1, hdc in 21. *2 hdc, hdc in 42.* Repeat *to* until you have 22 sp left. 2 hdc in next, hdc in 21. Join. (440)

For the final row of the crust you need to loosely work (this is important) the crab stitch around the entire edge. To do so; Ch 1, sc in first sp to the right. Sc in next sp to the right and in each around.

Fasten off and sew in all ends.


Pepperoni 

With Red:
Row 1: Magic circle, ch 1, 9 hdc in circle. Join. (9)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in same and in each sp around. Join. (18)
Row 3: Ch 1, 2 hdc in same, hdc in next. *2 hdc in next, hdc in next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (27)
Fasten off leaving a long end for sewing later.

When you've finished working up your desired amount of pepperoni's sew them onto the blanket but be careful to only use the loops on the top of the stitches so that your red yarn doesn't show through on the other side.

If you'd like toppings other than pepperoni check out the topping patterns on the original pizza blanket here: Chunky Pizza Throw Blanket You can definitely use the Bernat Blanket yarn & 10mm hook to work up the same toppings!

Free Crochet Pattern: Pizza Pot Holder

I have a fun new pattern to share today and if you're wondering - Yes, we're pretty pizza obsessed in this household (and this isn't our last pizza idea either)! Please only use 100% cotton yarn for this project if you are planning on using it for it's intended purpose.

If you have any questions please feel free to ask below or send me a message on facebook here: facebook.com/byjennidesigns

Thanks for stopping by!

-Jenni

Skill Level: Easy

Finished Size: 9" x 9"
          Note: For a smaller pot holder go down a hook size or two.

Supplies:
Size I (5.5 mm) Crochet Hook
Worsted Weight 100% Cotton Yarn
          Taupe (75 yd.)
          Yellow (75 yd.)
          Red (12 yd.) (3 yd./pepperoni)
          Green (2 yd./pepper)
          White (2.5 yd./mushroom)
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Stitch Marker

Abbreviations (US Terms):
BLO - Back Loop Only
Ch - Chain
Hdc - Half Double Crochet
Sc - Single Crochet
Sl st - Slip Stitch
Sp - Space

Important Note:
-Stitches placed in these brackets [ ] indicate a group of stitches that should all be worked into the same space.

Gauge:
Approx. 8 hdc x 6 rows = 2"

Cheese/Sauce

Note: The side facing you as you crochet is the Right Side.

Using Yellow:
Round 1: Magic circle, ch 1, 9 sc in circle. Pull circle tight, do not join. (9)

Place a stitch marker in the last sc made.

Round 2: [Sc, hdc] in very first sc made. 2 hdc in next and in each around. (18)

Move stitch marker to last hdc made and continue to move to the last stitch of each round to help you keep track of rounds.

Round 3: *Hdc in next, 2 hdc in next.* Repeat *to* around. (27)
Round 4: *Hdc in 2, 2 hdc in next.* Repeat *to* around. (36)
Round 5: *Hdc in 3, 2 hdc in next.* Repeat *to* around. (45)
Round 6: *Hdc in 4, 2 hdc in next.* Repeat *to* around. (54)
Round 7: *2 hdc in next, hdc in 5.* Repeat *to* around. (63)
Round 8: *2 hdc in next, hdc in 6.* Repeat *to* around. (72)
Round 9: *2 hdc in next, hdc in 7.* Repeat *to* around. (81)
Round 10: *2 hdc in next, hdc in 8.* Repeat *to* around. (90)
Round 11: *2 hdc in next, hdc in 9.* Repeat *to* 7 more times. 2 hdc in next, hdc in 7, sc in next, sl st in last. (99)

Leave stitch marker in last sl st made.

Fasten off.

Using Red:

Join with a sl st to the space indicated to leave your stitch marker in.
Round 12: Ch 1, 2 hdc in same sp. Hdc in 10. *2 hdc in next, hdc in 10.* Repeat *to* around. Join with a sl st. (108)

Fasten off & sew in ends.

Set aside and make the crust below.

Crust

Note: The side facing you as you crochet is the Right Side.

Using Tan:
Round 1: Magic circle, ch 1, 9 sc in circle. Pull circle tight, do not join. (9)

Place a stitch marker in the last sc made.

Round 2: [Sc, hdc] in very first sc made. 2 hdc in next and in each around. (18)

Move stitch marker to last hdc made and continue to move to the last stitch of each round to help you keep track of rounds.

Round 3: *Hdc in next, 2 hdc in next.* Repeat *to* around. (27)
Round 4: *Hdc in 2, 2 hdc in next.* Repeat *to* around. (36)
Round 5: *Hdc in 3, 2 hdc in next.* Repeat *to* around. (45)
Round 6: *Hdc in 4, 2 hdc in next.* Repeat *to* around. (54)
Round 7: *2 hdc in next, hdc in 5.* Repeat *to* around. (63)
Round 8: *2 hdc in next, hdc in 6.* Repeat *to* around. (72)
Round 9: *2 hdc in next, hdc in 7.* Repeat *to* around. (81)
Round 10: *2 hdc in next, hdc in 8.* Repeat *to* around. (90)
Round 11: *2 hdc in next, hdc in 9.* Repeat *to* around. (99)
Round 12: *2 hdc in next, hdc in 10.* Repeat *to* 7 more times. 2 hdc in next, hdc in 8, sc in next, sl st in last. (108)

Fasten off & sew in ends.

Set aside and continue on below with your desired toppings.

Pepperoni

Using Red:
Row 1: Magic circle, ch 1, 8 hdc in circle. Join with sl st. (8)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in same and in each around. Join with sl st. (16)

Fasten off  leaving a long end for sewing.

Green Pepper Slice

Using Green:
Row 1: Ch 16, sc in 2nd ch from hook. 3 sc in next, sc in 11, 3 sc in next, sc in last.

Fasten off leaving a long end for sewing.
Do not sew in ends yet.

Small Mushroom

Using White:
Row 1: Ch 4, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next, 4 sc in next. Rotate piece to the right so you can work on the opposite side of foundation chain. Sc in next, 2 sc in last. Join with sl st to first sc.
Row 2: Sl st in next sp, [sl st, ch 2, dc, ch 2, sl st] in next.

Fasten off leaving a long end for sewing.
Do not sew in ends yet.

Large Mushroom

Using White:
Row 1: Ch 6, 2 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in 3, 4 hdc in next. Rotate piece to the right so you can work on the opposite side of foundation chain. Hdc in next 3, 2 hdc in last. Join with sl st to first hdc.
Row 2: Sl st in next 2 sp, [sl st, ch 2, dc] in next, [dc, ch 2, sl st] in next.

Fasten off leaving a long end for sewing.
Do not sew in ends yet.


Finishing

When you have finished all your desired toppings, sew them to the cheese/sauce piece.
Sew in ends.

Next, you need to crochet together the crust & the cheese/sauce. To do so, hold the Crust & the Cheese/Sauce with the wrong sides facing each other.

Using Tan:

With the cheese/sauce facing you, join yarn with a sl st in any space. Keep in mind, your pot holder hanger will be worked in this space at the end of the row.

Make sure you are working through all 4 loops as you go.

Ch 1, sc in same and in each sp around. Join with sl st. Turn so the crust side is facing you. [Ch 8, sl st to the open sp to the left], Ch 1, turn, work 14 sc over the ch, sl st into the same sp as the ch 8.

 Fasten off and sew in ends, I like to use one of the ends to help make sure the loop isn't too floppy by sewing through the 1st & 14th stitches in the loop and then I sew the end up into the loop.

Free Crochet Pattern: Chunky Pizza Throw Blanket

I've been working on this one for some time now, my youngest son requested a pizza blanket months ago and I finally have it finished! This pattern is worked in the round to avoid a visible seam but if you would like to join at the end of each row you may do that instead. For this project you'll need to hold together 2 strands of worsted weight yarn, the pattern has only been tested in this way but you are free to give a Bulky 6 yarn a try too! 

I would love to see your finished blankets! If you want to share a photo feel free to share on my facebook here: facebook.com/byjennidesigns, tag me on IG @byjennidesigns or add as a project on Ravelry here: Pizza Throw

Thanks so much for stopping by!

-Jenni Catavu

Skill Level: Easy/Intermediate

Size: 55" in diameter

Supplies:
Size N/P (10.0 mm) Crochet Hook
Caron One Pound Worsted Weight Yarn in the following colors:
            -Sunflower, approx. 2000 yd.
            -Lace (taupe), approx. 625 yd.
            -Kelly Green, 9 yd./pepper slice
Red Heart Super Saver Worsted Weight Yarn
           -Cherry Red, approx. 105 yd.
                        10 yd./pepperoni
                        35 yd./bacon slice
           -Black, 6 yd./olive
           -White, 12 yd./mushroom
                         12 yd./onion
           -Aran, 8 yd./bacon slice
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Stitch Marker

Abbreviations (US Terms):
BLO - Back Loop Only
Ch - Chain
Dc - Double Crochet
Hdc - Half Double Crochet
Sc - Single Crochet
Sc2tog - Single Crochet 2 Together
Sc3tog - Single Crochet 3 Together
Sk - Skip
Sl St - Slip Stitch
Sp - Space
YO - Yarn Over

Stitch Explanation:

Sc2tog - Insert hook into 1st sp, YO & pull up a loop. Insert hook into 2nd sp, YO & pull up a loop. YO & pull through all loops on hook.

Sc3tog - Insert hook into 1st sp, YO & pull up a loop. Insert hook into 2nd sp, YO & pull up a loop. Insert hook into 3rd sp, YO & pull up a loop. YO & pull through all loops on hook.

Crab Stitch aka Reverse Single Crochet - Explanation written below within the pattern (with photos).

Important Notes:
-Stitches placed between these brackets [ ] indicate a group of stitches that all need to be worked into the same space.
-Joins are made with a sl st.

Gauge: 8 dc & 5 rows = approx. 4"

Blanket

With Sunflower, holding 2 strands together:

Round 1: Magic circle, ch 1, 10 sc in circle. Pull circle tight, do not join. (10)

Place a stitch marker in the last sc made.

Round 2: [Sc, hdc] in very first sc made. [hdc, dc] in next. 2 dc in next and in each remaining sp around. (20)

Move stitch marker to last dc made and continue to move it to the last stitch of each round to help you keep track of your rounds.

Round 3: *2 dc in next, dc in next.* Repeat *to* around. (30)
Round 4: *2 dc in next, dc in 2.* Repeat *to* around. (40)
Round 5: *2 dc in next, dc in 3.* Repeat *to* around. (50)
Round 6: *2 dc in next, dc in 4.* Repeat *to* around. (60)
Round 7: *2 dc in next, dc in 5.* Repeat *to* around. (70)
Round 8: *2 dc in next, dc in 6.* Repeat *to* around. (80)
Round 9: *2 dc in next, dc in 7.* Repeat *to* around. (90)
Round 10: *2 dc in next, dc in 8.* Repeat *to* around. (100)
Round 11: *2 dc in next, dc in 9.* Repeat *to* around. (110)
Round 12: *2 dc in next, dc in 10.* Repeat *to* around. (120)
Round 13: *2 dc in next, dc in 11.* Repeat *to* around. (130)
Round 14: *2 dc in next, dc in 12.* Repeat *to* around. (140)
Round 15: *2 dc in next, dc in 13.* Repeat *to* around. (150)
Round 16: *2 dc in next, dc in 14.* Repeat *to* around. (160)
Round 17: *2 dc in next, dc in 15.* Repeat *to* around. (170)
Round 18: *2 dc in next, dc in 16.* Repeat *to* around. (180)
Round 19: *2 dc in next, dc in 17.* Repeat *to* around. (190)
Round 20: *2 dc in next, dc in 18.* Repeat *to* around. (200)
Round 21: *2 dc in next, dc in 19.* Repeat *to* around. (210)
Round 22: Dc in 10. *2 dc in next, dc in 20.* Repeat *to* until you have 11 sp left. 2 dc in next, dc in 10. (220)
Round 23: *2 dc in next, dc in 21.* Repeat *to* around. (230)
Round 24: Dc in 11. *2 dc in next, dc in 22.* Repeat *to* until you have 12 sp left. 2 dc in next, dc in 11. (240)
Round 25: *2 dc in next, dc in 23.* Repeat *to* around. (250)
Round 26: Dc in 12. *2 dc in next, dc in 24.* Repeat *to* until you have 13 sp left. 2 dc in next, dc in 12. (260)
Round 27: *2 dc in next, dc in 25.* Repeat *to* around. (270)
Round 28: Dc in 13. *2 dc in next, dc in 26.* Repeat *to* until you have 14 sp left. 2 dc in next, dc in 13. (280)
Round 29: *2 dc in next, dc in 27.* Repeat *to* around. (290)
Round 30: Dc in 14. *2 dc in next, dc in 28.* Repeat *to* until you have 15 sp left. 2 dc in next, dc in 11, hdc in next, sc in next, sl st in last. (300)

Fasten off.

With Cherry Red, holding 2 strands together:

Round 31: In BLO: Join with a sl st in any sp, ch 1, 2 hdc in same sp. Hdc in 29. *2 hdc in next, hdc in 29.* Repeat *to* around. Join with a sl st. (310)

Fasten off.

With Lace, holding 2 strands together:

Round 32: In BLO: Join with a sl st in any sp, ch 1, sc in same sp. [Hdc, dc] in next, dc in next 30. *2 dc in next, dc in 30.* Repeat *to* around until you have 30 sp left. 2 dc in next, dc in next 29. (320)

Place a stitch marker in the last dc made.

Round 33: [Sc, hdc] in next, dc in next 31. *2 dc in next, dc in 31.* Repeat *to* around. (330)

Move stitch marker to last dc made and continue to move it to the last stitch of each round to help you keep track of your rounds.

Round 34: Dc in next 16. *2 dc in next, dc in 32.* Repeat *to* around until you have 16 sp left. 2 dc in next, dc in 13, hdc in next, sc in next, sl st in last. (340)

For the final round of the crust you need to work the crab stitch around the entire edge. To do so, Ch 1, sc in first sp to the right. Sc in next sp to the right and in each around.

(click to enlarge)

Join, fasten off & sew in ends.

Continue on below and crochet up your desired toppings!

Pepperoni

With Red, holding 2 strands together:

Row 1: Magic circle, ch 1, 9 sc in circle. Join. (9)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same and in each sp around. Join. (18)
Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in same, sc in next. *2 sc in next, sc in next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (27)

Fasten off leaving a long end for sewing later.

Onion Rings

With White, holding 2 strands together:

Row 1: For small onion ch 30 (for large onion ch 45), join. Ch 1, sc in same and in each sp. around. Join. Ch 1, sk 1, loosely sl st in next sp and in each remaining sp around. Join.

Fasten off leaving a long end for sewing later.

Mushrooms

With White, holding 2 strands together:

Row 1: Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each across. Work 2 additional sc in the last sp, rotate piece to the right so you can work on the opposite side of the foundation chain. Sc in next 3 sp, 2 sc in last. Join to first sc. (12)

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same and in each sp around. Join. (24)

Row 3: Sk first sp, loosely sl st in next 4. [Sl st, ch 2, dc] in next, 2 dc in next. Ch 2, turn.

Row 4: Dc in same and in next. [Dc, ch 2, sl st] in last. 

Fasten off leaving a long end for sewing later. 

Black Olives

With Black, holding 2 strands together:

Row 1: Ch 12, join. Ch 1, sc in same and in each sp. around. Join. Ch 1, sk 1, loosely sl st in next sp and in each remaining sp around. Join.

Fasten off leaving a long end for sewing later.

Green Pepper Strip

With Kelly Green, holding 2 strands together:

Variation 1:
Row 1: Ch 30, sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc in next, sc in 10, sl st in next, sk 3, sl st in next, sc in 10, 3 sc in next, sc in last.

Fasten off leaving a long end for sewing later.

Variation 2:
Row 1: Ch 30, sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc in next, sc in 25, 3 sc in next, sc in last.

Fasten off leaving a long end for sewing later.

Bacon

With Red, holding 2 strands together:

Row 1: Ch 34, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3. 3 sc in next, sc in 4. *Sc3tog, sc in 4, 3 sc in next, sc in 4.* Repeat *to* one time. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Starting in same sp as the ch 1: Sc2tog, sc in 3, 3 sc in next, sc in 4. Sc3tog, sc in 4, 3 sc in next, sc in 4. Sc3tog, sc in 4, 3 sc in next, sc in 3, sc2tog.

Fasten off.

With Aran, holding 2 strands together:

Row 3: Starting in same sp as the ch 1: Sc2tog, sc in 3, 3 sc in next, sc in 4. Sc3tog, sc in 4, 3 sc in next, sc in 4. Sc3tog, sc in 4, 3 sc in next, sc in 3, sc2tog.

Fasten off.

With Red, holding 2 strands together:

Row 4: Starting in same sp as the ch 1: Sc2tog, sc in 3, 3 sc in next, sc in 4. Sc3tog, sc in 4, 3 sc in next, sc in 4. Sc3tog, sc in 4, 3 sc in next, sc in 3, sc2tog.
Row 5: Starting in same sp as the ch 1: Sc2tog, sc in 3, 3 sc in next, sc in 4. Sc3tog, sc in 4, 3 sc in next, sc in 4. Sc3tog, sc in 4, 3 sc in next, sc in 3, sc2tog.

Fasten off leaving a long end for sewing later.

Note: When sewing bacon onto blanket later if you would like it to keep it's rippled look, pinch together the points as you sew around and work a couple stitches through the piece of bacon to make it pucker a little.

When you have completed your desired toppings, start sewing them on!
Sew in all your ends and you're done!

Free Crochet Pattern: Pizza Slice & Toppings

(Shown in Caron One Pound Sunflower & Lace, Red Heart Super Saver Cherry Red, Hunter Green, Black & White)

If you follow my Instagram you probably recently saw my post about all the orders I've been filling for my youngest son, I've been having so much fun crocheting up his ideas! Today I am going to share a very easy pattern for a slice of pizza and toppings.

If you are making this pizza slice for a baby or young toddler, I suggest sewing the toppings on to the cheese portion before sewing the cheese down to the bottom crust. My toppings are not sewn down because my son is 5 and likes to switch out the toppings but the pieces are small for a really young one to be playing with.

For my example I used a couple different kinds of worsted weight yarn, I liked Caron One Pound best for this project but feel free to use your own favorite! Enjoy and if you have any questions feel free to ask.

Thanks for stopping by!

-Jenni

Skill Level: Easy

Finished Size: 9" x 5"
    -If you would like a smaller pizza slice consider using a smaller hook size.

Supplies:
Size J (6.0 mm) Crochet Hook
Worsted Weight Yarn in Tan, Yellow, Red, Green, White & Black
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Stitch Marker

Abbreviations (US Terms):
Ch - Chain
FLO- Front Loop Only
Hdc - Half Double Crochet
Hdc2tog
Sc - Single Crochet
Sk - Skip
Sl st - Slip Stitch
Sp - Space

Important Notes:
-Hdc2tog counts as one hdc.
-All joins are made with a sl st.
-This pattern calls for use of the magic circle (aka magic ring), if you do not know how to make a magic circle you can learn here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64O9WVJucFA

Pizza

Starting with Tan:

Row 1: Ch 17, hdc in 2nd ch from hook & in each across. (16 hdc)

Row 2-5: Ch 1, turn. Hdc in each across. Ch 1. (16 hdc)

Now, fold you piece in half lengthwise, holding together the edges of row 1 & 5. Turn so you are working in the correct direction, as shown below in the 2nd photo.

(Click photos to enlarge)

Row 6: Sc in each across, working through both sets of loops. Place a stitch marker in the
FLO of the last sc you made.

Row 7: Ch 1, turn. In FLO: Hdc in each across. (16 hdc)

Row 8: Ch 1, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in 12, hdc2tog. (14 hdc)

Row 9-10: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each across. (14 hdc)

Row 11: Ch 1, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in 10, hdc2tog. (12 hdc)

Row 12-13: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each across. (12 hdc)

Row 14: Ch 1, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in 8, hdc2tog. (10 hdc)

Row 15-16: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each across. (10 hdc)

Row 17: Ch 1, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in 6, hdc2tog. (8 hdc)

Row 18-19: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each across. (8 hdc)

Row 20: Ch 1, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in 4, hdc2tog. (6 hdc)

Row 21-22: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each across. (6 hdc)

Row 23: Ch 1, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in 2, hdc2tog. (4 hdc)

Row 24-25: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each across. (4 hdc)

Row 26: Ch 1, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc2tog. (2 hdc)
Row 27: Ch 1, turn. Hdc2tog. (1 hdc)

Fasten off.

Switch to Yellow yarn.

Leave an extra long end here in the beginning before you join, you will use this long end to sew the cheese down to the crust later. 

With the point pointing towards you, join yellow yarn with a sl st in the space previously indicated to place a stitch marker. You can remove the stitch marker. 

 

Row 1: Ch 1, hdc in each across. (16 hdc)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in 12, hdc2tog. (14 hdc)

Row 3-4: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each across. (14 hdc)

Row 5: Ch 1, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in 10, hdc2tog. (12 hdc)

Row 6-7: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each across. (12 hdc)

Row 8: Ch 1, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in 8, hdc2tog. (10 hdc)

Row 9-10: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each across. (10 hdc)

Row 11: Ch 1, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in 6, hdc2tog. (8 hdc)

Row 12-13: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each across. (8 hdc)

Row 14: Ch 1, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in 4, hdc2tog. (6 hdc)

Row 15-16: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each across. (6 hdc)

Row 17: Ch 1, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in 2, hdc2tog. (4 hdc)

Row 18-19: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each across. (4 hdc)

Row 20: Ch 1, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc2tog. (2 hdc)
Row 21: Ch 1, hdc2tog. (1 hdc)

Fasten off.

Quick note: Remember if you are making this for a young child, you should sew your toppings on to the cheese before moving on.

Sew in your ends, using the extra long end to sew around the edge of the cheese.

Pepperoni

With Red:

Row 1: Magic circle, 6 sc in circle. Join. (6 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each around. Join. (12 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, *sc, 2 sc in next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (18 sc)
Fasten off and sew in ends.


Mushroom

With White:

Row 1: Ch 7, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in 4, 2 sc in last. Ch 1. (6 sc)

Now, rotate your piece to the right so you can work on the other side of the foundation chain.

Row 2: Sl st in 2, [Sl st, ch 2, dc] all in the next sp. [Dc, ch 2, sl st] all in the next sp. Sl st in last 2.
Fasten off and sew in ends.


Black Olives

With Black:

Row 1: Ch 4, join with a sl st to form a circle. 8 sc in circle. Join. (8 sc)
Fasten off.


Green Peppers

With Green:

Row 1: Ch 7, hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next. Sc in 3, sl st in last.
Fasten off.

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BOLOGNA SANDWICH