Crochet throw pillows are a great way to personalise your home. By adding new pillows, you can quickly update your living space with bright pops of colour. You can also easily change out throw pillows from one season to the next as part of your holiday decor.
As crocheter, they’re also the perfect opportunity to experiment with different colours and new techniques. So I’ve selected 18 beautiful free crochet pillow cover patterns for you to try.
The collection of crochet cushions includes pillows of different shapes, sizes, and stitch patterns. You’ll find lots of traditional square pillows, as well as a round bolster pillow and even a heart-shaped one.
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Free Crochet Pillow Cover Patterns for Your Home
In this collection of free crochet pillow patterns, I’ve included options for various style preferences and crochet skill levels. Beginners crocheters can easily make the Zaffre Fringed Pillow in single crochet and chunky yarn. Or if you’re more experienced and looking for a challenge, give your crochet skills a real workout with an intermediate pattern like the Desert Flower Jasmine Stitch Pillow.
Whether you’re making a piece of decor for your own home or a gift for a loved one, I hope you’ll find a great pattern to suit your needs.
Below, I’ve curated a list of cozy crochet pillows, including:
- Mini Granny Crochet Pillow
- Boho Pillow
- Bloom Pillow
- Granny Circle in a Square Pillow
- Waffle Heart Pillow
- Granny Pillow II
- Tunisian Crochet Round Pillow
- Desert Flower Jasmine Stitch Pillow
- Relaxing Waves Pillow
- Bohemian Crochet Pillow
- Basic Granny Square Pillow
- Zaffre Fringe Chunky Crochet Pillow
- Filet Crochet Snowflake Pillow
- Simply Love Mosaic Cushion Cover
- Serenity Pillow
- Radiating Heart Pillow
- Lilac Mini Pillow
- Textured Crochet Pillow
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What Type of Pillow Form Should You Use?
Depending on the style of pillow cover you are making, you will need a specific type of pillow or pillow insert. Carefully read the list of materials on your pattern before you get started to ensure that you buy the correct size, shape, and material.
For example, several of the patterns in this list will only make a single front panel. For those patterns, you will need to buy a pre-made pillow (not just a form) since the back will show.
Other patterns are made from a front and a back panel, which you crochet together around your pillow form, or even in a pouch style. A blank pillow insert will work well for styles that fully enclose the pillow.
You’ll also want to consider your stitch pattern and if the pillow form will show through. For instance, the Filet Crochet Snowflake Pillow has open stitches that will show the fabric underneath. So you’ll want to choose a fabric that looks good with your yarn color and has enough contrast to show off the crochet design.
For the Waffle Heart Pillow, you’ll actually be creating your own zippered pillow case in a unique shape.
More Pattern Collections
If you enjoy making home decor, you may also like these crochet projects:
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- 21 Creative Free Crochet Patterns For Granny Squares
- 21 Free Easy Crochet Flower Patterns
- 21 Free and Easy Patterns for Crochet Coasters
- 19 Free Fast and Easy Crochet Baby Blanket Patterns
18 Colourful and Cozy Crochet Pillow Cover Patterns (Free)
Pillows are a fun way to play with different stitch patterns and colour combinations. This collection of free pillow patterns includes pillows of various sizes, shapes, and textures. Which one would complement your home decor?
This bright and cherry crochet cushion cover is fun project and the perfect stash buster. It is a great way to use up scraps of cotton yarn and get explore different colour combinations.
With its bright colours and front post treble crochet ridges, this 17-inch pillow celebrates both colour and texture. You'll just make a the front panel and attach it to a ready-made cushion. No fabric inserts or zippers required!
This pretty pillow front is perfect for springtime or any time you want to add a feminine touch to a room. Colourful flower and leaf appliques adorn a subtly-textured background, made with just simple crochet stitches. You'll finish it off with reverse single crochet (or crab stitch) which makes the perfect rolled border.
This traditional granny square pillow uses an updated colour scheme for a modern look that will brighten any room. For a cohesive look, as pictured here, choose four colors and alternate which one you use for each round.
This waffle heart pillow makes a great Valentine's Day gift or a cute accent for any day of the year. The free crochet pattern includes detailed instructions on how to sew a removable cover with a zipper, which makes this crochet pillow case easy to wash.
This simple crochet pillow pattern takes classic granny squares and turns them 45 degrees for a fun and unique look. One large square wraps around the pillow from back to front, which a smaller granny accents the center of the pillow. The cover fits a 14-inch pillow form.
This simple pattern for a round pillow adds a cozy touch to your bed and can also support your neck. You'll use Tunisian crochet to create a knit-look cover for a roll pillow insert. If you're new to Tunisian crochet, you'll be happy to know that the pattern page includes a video tutorial for each of the stitches used in this pillow.
If you're an intermediate crocheter looking for a challenge, you may like to try the Jasmine stitch. It uses clusters of puff stitches to make a unique texture that looks like little flowers. The center Jasmine stitch section is offset by a thick moss stitch border. If you're intimidated by the stitch pattern, there is a detailed video tutorial to walk you through each part of this pattern.
This cuddly hrow pillow works for men, women, and children of all ages. The wavy stitch pattern is made from simple stitches that gradually increase and decrease in height. You can use one solid color for a calming look or try bold, contrasting colors as shown here.
Texture is the star of the show in this unique design. It features puff stitch diamonds that pop from a single crochet background. This cover is removable and fits an 18 x 18 inch pillow.
Granny squares are so amazingly versatile and allow you to create all sorts of different looks based on the stitch pattern and colors. Here's another granny square option, which uses mostly neutral grays with bright pops of golden yellow. I love how the designer has used buttons to offset the corners of the squares.
This chunky crochet pillow in single crochet works up in no time! Bold stripes of colour, coconut buttons, and an optional fringe make it stand out.
This filet crochet pillow, featuring a glistening snowflake, is a great way to decorate for Christmas and all winter long. You'll just follow the filet crochet graph, included on the pattern page, to create the design with just double crochet stitches and chains. It's an easy technique with impressive results!
If you've wanted to try mosaic crochet but you're not ready to commit to a large project, try this pillow. It includes just a one small section of overlay mosaic crochet, just enough to get a taste for the technique. The rest is simple single crochet.
While most of these patterns involve making squares and sewing them together, this pattern will show you how to crochet a pillow cover in the round. It features an eye-catching geometric design. As an added bonus, the article also covers four different types of pillow construction and provides helpful tips for designing your own.
This soft and snuggly heart pillow uses velvet yarn to create a beautiful radiating heart design in tapestry crochet. The pattern includes written instructions, as well as a colour graph and video tutorial to create a 10 x 10 inch pillow.
This mini crochet pillow is irresistably cute and doesn't take much yarn. Its delicate lilac flowers make it the perfect spring decor accent or Mother's Day gift. It can also double as a pincushion.
This easy crochet pillow pattern uses basic crochet stitches. If you can make a chain, half double crochet, single crochet, and slip stitch, you can complete this pillow! The main part of the pillow is made by a single repeat row of half double crochet stitches in front and back loops. It's an easy stitch pattern that makes a luxurious texture. You'll finish it off with a
single crochet border for a clean edge.
Making Crochet Pillows Your Own
There are so many fun ways to tailor these cute pillows to suit your personal style or the preferences of your recipient. You can customise a crochet pillowcase by adding embellishments. Add pom poms or tassels to each corner or tie on a fringed border. Crochet flowers would make a great addition, too!
You can also try making any of these pillows in different sizes by adjusting your hook size and yarn weight. Just make sure to measure and check your gauge so that you will have an idea of the size of the finished pillow.
With a wide range of stitches, colours, and patterns to choose from, you can really stretch your creativity and come up with something one-of-a-kind.
Happy Crocheting!
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