Is there anything better than sinking into a pile of soft and colorful pillows? Not only do they add a pop of personality to any living space, but crocheting your own pillows is also a fantastic way to relax, de-stress, and create something truly unique. Plus, with so many amazing free crochet pillow patterns available, you can make a whole new set of cushions for your sofa, bed, armchair, or even your favorite reading corner in no time.
My avid readers would know that we moved countries last year! It was a huge move, that we pulled off quite successfully. However, it’s taking time to make the house feel like home. We had to buy a lot of new furniture – including beds and a couch. And I have to admit, adding cozy accents like crochet cushions helped to add that homey feeling, which is how this round up of 28 Free Crochet Pillow Patterns came about!
Is your own home eclectic or minimalist? Or more boho or stylish? Perhaps you’ve found a combination of styles suits you and your family. Well, in this blog post you’ll find a variety of pillow patterns to choose from, including easy patterns for beginners, and more intricate designs that’ll challenge those advanced crochet skills. You’ll love that there’s also some fun patterns with both written instructions and video tutorials. Keep reading to find a selection of modern free patterns that will add some gorgeous coziness to your home decor.
Easy Crochet Pillow Patterns for Beginners
The following easy crochet pillow patterns are so simple, you’ll make them up and get rid of your old throw pillows, in a weekend! These modern crochet pillows make a good beginner project for someone new to the craft, or a mindless make for more experienced crocheters!
How to Crochet a Simple Pillow by Jo To The World
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Let’s begin the crochet pillow patterns collection with this tutorial for the beginner skill level! This is an easy to follow free pattern that will elevate your home decor in a pretty and modern way.
Storm Classic Granny Square Pillow Cover by Sandra Stitches
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The granny square provides a simple crochet pillow pattern design that even absolute beginners can accomplish. Using only basic crochet stitches, you can make any sized cushion cover, according to the number and size of squares you want to make!
Liana Pillow Cover by Blue Star Crochet
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Using the humble granny stitch along with other basic crochet stitches, brings this spring pillow to life. Beginners will be able to use the included video tutorial and written pattern to turn this free pattern into a fantastically fun and colorful cushion cover. And you can even dive into your yarn stash for this one!
Easy Crochet Pillow by Oombawka Design Crochet
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Learn the beginner friendly griddle stitch [aka lemon peel stitch] with the included video tutorial, to create your own simple crochet pillow pattern! There’s a chart included to help you adjust the pattern for any size cushion. Also providing the possibility of using any yarn weight and hook, this design is incredibly flexible!
Personalized Mandala Cross Stitch Pillows by Make and Do Crew
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Personalized pillows can be the perfect addition to add pops of color to your home. This free crochet pattern includes a video tutorial, photo tutorial and chart to achieve the surface crochet and other colorwork to customize your own pillow.
Practice a Stitch with These Cozy Crochet Pillows
Make a quick, chunky crochet pillow, learn a new stitch or crochet technique. Handcraft a colorful cushion cover with these square pillow patterns. Consider these crochet projects to be more like a tutorial, where the fantastic result will be crochet throw pillows for your bedroom and living room.
Latika Tunisian Mosaic Crochet Pillow by Knitter Knotter
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Learn the Tunisian Mosaic Crochet technique, with this beginner-friendly pattern and video tutorial! The reverse of the cushion is made using Tunisian Simple Stitches and there’s a video for that too!
Tunisian Crochet Modwen Cushion by Exquisite Crochet UK
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There are so many video tutorials included with this free Tunisian crochet pattern, that even if you’ve never tried this crochet technique before, you’ll be able to make this dreamy pillow without much trouble at all!
Ahead of the Curve Cabled Throw Pillow by The Loopy Lamb
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This beautiful modern throw pillow teaches you a more simple way to craft the crochet cables! And in between each row of cabling, you get to take a break with an easy row of single crochet. The sophisticated finished piece would perfectly compliment a stylish lounge room, bedroom or vintage armchair.
Sand and Shells Crochet Pillow Cover by Simply Melanie Jane
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Inspired by shells strewn across a sandy beach, this stylish pillow cover uses a crochet technique, similar to corner-to-corner (c2c) crochet. The allure of this textured pillow, comes from it’s tactile feel, and visually appealing repetitive wave stitch.
Pinstripes Interlocking Cushion Cover Pattern by Blue Star Crochet
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The interlocking crochet technique is shown step-by-step in a video tutorial. There’s very few ends to weave in, despite the pin-stripe effect. Adjusting the size of the finished cushion is quite simple to achieve, and you can crochet an accent pillow in any two contrasting colors you wish.
Reading Pillow Crochet Pattern by Sunflower Cottage Crochet
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This is a free crochet book pillow pattern – that doubles as a caddy for all manner of things you might wish to keep at hand when you’re lounging around. Incorporating several special stitches and interesting colorwork, makes this a more advanced skill level project.
Desert Flower Pillow by Juniper & Oakes
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This free crochet pattern features the intricate jasmine stitch, creating a textured floral design that’s perfect for more advanced crocheters. The pattern comes with a full video series to help guide you. With the pattern’s adjustable sizing, you can create a custom pillow that fits your space perfectly.
Bavarian Stitch Square Tutorial by Hooked By Robin
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Follow along with this free video tutorial that teaches you how to master the stunning bavarian stitch, to make an eye-catching pillow! Any yarn and corresponding hook size can be used to make varying cushions of different sizes.
Heartfelt Crochet Cushion Patterns
Crochet cushions in the shape of hearts? What’s not to love.
Valentine Heart Pillow by Dreamee Crochet
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Make a loving space of your living space wtih this free pattern! Crochet a 3-dimensial heart to add a super soft, handmade heart to your bed or sofa. Different yarn weights plus appropriate crochet hook will allow you to make crochet hearts of all sizes for Valentine gifting!
Waffle Heart Pillow by Raffamusa Designs
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Follow the photo tutorial and clearly written instructions to make this lovely, textured pillow. This 3D heart pillow pattern uses the waffle stitch, and teaches you how to line the inside with fabric and sew in a zipper.
Simply Love Mosaic Cushion Cover by Elimee Designs
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If you haven’t yet tried overlay mosaic crochet, then you’ll love this beginner friendly pattern! This handmade crochet cushion cover fits over a 14″ square, basic pillow form, or you could freshen up an old throw pillow!
Textured Heart Pillow Pattern by Made By Gootie
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Quickly create a super squishy, heart-shaped pillow with bulky yarn, using this free pattern with accompanying video tutorial! I think this would be a great pattern to make your own love-filled Valentine’s day gift!
Pixel Heart Pillow by Hooked On Patterns
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Impress your loved ones with the pixelated effect crafted into this novelty heart pillow! Each mini-square has been made the same way, and then they are joined together using a flat slip stitch technique. There’s plenty of photos and charts included, to help you make this fun pillow!
Granny Stripe Heart Cushion Cover by Hooked On Patterns
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This colorful free pattern is crocheted as two panels sewn together, producing a cushion cover to slip over a foam form. There are color changes included to achieve the stripe effect, although the granny stitch itself is an easy crochet stitch to master quickly.
Surprising, Decorative Pillow Patterns
With different colors and simple stitches, this selection of crochet pillow patterns make some very fun crochet projects, that make great gifts!
Bernat Sunshine Pillow by Yarnspirations
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How incredibly cute is this photo? And of course, this friendly sun pillow! Using super soft Bernat Blanket yarn, this free pattern makes a great beginner project that can be finished in a weekend. Whether it’s cold outside or not? There can always be sunshine indoors.
Mad About Boo Halloween Pillow by The Loopy Lamb
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Use this free crochet pattern to decorate this Halloween. This cute pillow is made using the instarsia technique, using only half double crochet and single crochet stitches! there’s a color chart included along with the well written instructions, to make your own not-so-spooky cushion.
How to Crochet a Shark Pillow by Blackstone Designs
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Make cuddling up with a book even more fun for kids, with this toothy shark pillow. Super soft and squishy – as it’s crocheted using bulky blanket yarn – everyone in the family will be drawn to this cozy cushion. Featuring a secret mouth pocket for books, this will become a favorite addition to bring along to sleepovers.
Axolotl Pillow with Book Pocket by Blackstone Designs
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Welcome to the weird and wonderful animal that is the Axolotl! This quirky cushion would look great in all different colors – espcially the favorite colors of the kid you’re making it for! Bonus – not only is this a squeezable, plush pillow, but it doubles as a fun book bag aswell!
DIY Tooth Fairy Pillow by Blackstone Designs
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Such a cute and heartfelt gift idea for your little one in their next life phase. Losing teeth is HUGE to a kid! So let’s make it special. This treasure pillow can be customized in many ways. Crochet a round pillow and then suggestions are made for personalizing the finished piece.
Wallace Tartan Plaid Pillow by Blackstone Designs
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What’s the next step up for plaid? Tartan! This crochet tartan plaid pillow pattern provides the perfect way to add a touch of cozy sophistication to your home. You can customize the colors and cushion size to perfectly match your décor.
Elegant Crochet Pillow Patterns
You can pretty up a boring piece of furniture or corner space, simply with some new pillows using the following free crochet patterns.
Cake Shoppe Cushions by Kirsten Holloway Designs
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Create a beautiful crochet pillow cover using this antique style free pattern. This lacy round cushion has 4 different circles that can be mixed and matched to create custom pillows for your home.
Red Heart Crochet Fringed Mandala Pillow Pattern by Yarnspirations
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An easy way to dress up that boring corner of the room, might be to add this funky fringe pillow! Fitting over a standard square pillow insert, the boho look is stylish in neutral colors pictured, or can be brightened up for a more eclectic aesthetic. The mandala motif is crocheted separately.
Bobbles in a Frame Pillow Cover by Easy On The Tongue
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Pairing the bobble stitch with half double crochets, beginners could easily make this square cushion in a weekend! A quick and easy, free crochet pattern that can slide over an existing couch cushion for an easy elegance upgrade.
Tips for Crocheting Your Own Pillows
Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you begin making your own pillows.
- Choose the right yarn: Consider the feel, durability, and color of the yarn before you start crocheting.
- If you’re a beginner? Find a simple pattern with basic stitches to begin with and help you gain confidence to try more challenging patterns.
- Read the pattern carefully: Make sure you understand the stitches and instructions before you begin.
- Don’t be afraid to experiment: Play around with different colors, textures, and embellishments to create your own unique pillows.
- Have fun! Crochet should be a relaxing and enjoyable activity, so don’t stress too much about perfection.
No need to limit yourself, if you love crochet cushions and want to make all of these crochet pillow patterns! Modern crochet pillows aren’t just for the living room. You can create cozy crochet pillows for your bedroom, throw pillows for your armchair, accent pillows for your lounge area, or even cute cushions for your little one’s nursery.
The basic square crochet pillow is a classic for a reason. It’s easy, versatile, and always looks great. But if you’re feeling a little adventurous, there are so many other fun and unique crochet pillow patterns to try in this collection! Think chunky crochet pillows made with super bulky yarn for that extra plush factor, circular crochet pillow patterns for a touch of modern flair, or even crochet pillow covers to give your old pillow insert a fresh new look.
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