You’re going to love this simple crochet pillow cover pattern, a great home decor crochet pattern.
It’s an easy crochet pattern for a throw pillow that works up quickly using thick yarn. The crochet stitches used creates lots of amazing texture.
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The Yarn
This crochet pattern uses a 5 bulky yarn called Alpaca Blend from Patons.
However, using similar yarns would also work for this simple crochet pillow cover pattern.
The yarn used is a single ply yarn.
You could swap for a worsted weight yarn, but then you would need to customize the sizing.
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Personalize your home with this simple crochet pillow cover pattern by choosing colors that fits your style.
This easy crochet pillow cover pattern is written for a square pillow insert, which is typical for throw pillows.
The stripes created by the crochet stitch pattern, makes gives it an interesting look, even with one solid color.
Pick a yarn color that matches your crochet blanket for an overall cohesive look.
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Crochet Pillow Cover Summary
This simple crochet pillow cover pattern is a great addition to your home décor.
The stripes created by the textured crochet stitch patterns, gives it an interesting look, while still being one solid color.
You’re going to love following this crochet pattern, as it lets you try some fun crochet stitches, while making something really easy.
Spruce up your home with this crocheted throw pillow.
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Materials Needed
Crochet Hook
Hook I used: Symphonie Rose Crochet Hooks from Knitpro
Yarn
Yarn used:
Patons – Alpaca Blend in color Birch.
Yarn amount used:
6 skeins / 564 g / 800 m / 874 yards
Yarn characteristics:
- 5 bulky yarn.
- 60 % acrylic, 22 % wool, 10 % nylon, 8 % alpaca
Other Materials Needed
- Yarn Needle
- Pillow Form / Pillow Insert 24 x 24 inches // 60 x 60 cm
Gauge
Measured on stitch combination on row 1-6 crocheted in rows:
13 stitches & 6 rows per 10 cm / 4”.
Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
- All measurements given are unblocked.
- Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
- Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours frogging your work & crocheting it again!
- Make a swatch that measure at least 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches using the stitch the gauge is given for. If your swatch matches the gauge, you’re good to go. If the gauge is wrong, you might need to change your hook. Go up in crochet hook size if your stitches are smaller & go down in crochet hook size if your stitches are bigger. Learn more about testing gauge.
- Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge. Learn more about substituting yarn.
- This pattern is written for 1 size, however size adjustments are suggested under the heading “Size & Measurements”.
- At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
Size & Measurements
Width: 22 inches // 57 cm
Length: 22 inches // 57 cm
*Note that the with & length are smaller than the pillow. But it will stretch just fine to fit inside the pillow when assembled.
Length might appear even slightly shorter, as the fabric has a tendency to curl while crocheting.
Size Adjustments
- This pillow could be made in different sizes, such as a 20 x 20 inch / 50 cm x 50 cm pillow. If so, reduce the amount of stitches you start with & crochet less rows.
- You could also make this as a rectangle pillow case, in that case you would crochet less rows than the pillow is wide.
Abbreviations
- ch = chain(s)
- dc = double crochet
- FSC = foundation single crochet
- HBdc = herringbone double crochet
- prev = previous
- st = stitch (es)
- yo = yarn over
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Stitches You Will Need
Foundation Single Crochet Stitch (FSC):
Written description:
Step 1: Ch 2 st.
Step 2: Insert hook into 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop. Yo and pull through first loop (making “chain”). Yo and pull through both loops on hook.
Step 3: Insert hook into previous “chain” you made (It should look like you go through a resemblance of a “normal” st, with 2 strands of yarn), pull up a loop, yo and pull through first loop (making “chain”). Yo and pull through both loops on hook.
Repeat step 3 until you’ve made enough stitches. *2nd ch in step 1 makes 1 st, step 2 makes 1 st & every time step 3 is repeated you make 1 st.
Tutorial:
Foundation Single Crochet Stitch
Herringbone Double Crochet (HBdc):
Written description:
Yarn over, insert hook in next st, yarn over, pull through 1st loop on hook, yarn over, pull through 1st loop on hook, yarn over, pull through both loops on hook.
Go to Herringbonde Double Crochet tutorial.
Front Post Double Crochet Stitch
Written description:
Yo, insert your hook from front to back between the prev st & the st you’re working, & bring it to the front again between the st you’re working & the next st, yo & pull up a loop, you have 3 loops on the hook, yo & pull through 2 of the 3 loops, yo and pull through the 2 last loops.
Video tutorial for FPdc & BPdc.
Alpine Stitch
The stitch combination shown in rows 1-6 is commonly known as the Alpine Stitch.
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