How To Crochet A Pillow For Beginners
I absolutely love crocheting pillows. They are easy, fun and useful crochet projects. In this post, we will go through step by step how to make a crochet pillow. Below you will find both written instructions and a full video tutorial showing you exactly how to crochet a pillow so you can be a pro at crocheting pillows in no time. If you are just starting to crochet, learning how to crochet a pillow is a great project for beginners. To show you exactly how to crochet a pillow, we will be following along my Simple Crochet Pillow pattern, which is a super easy pillow pattern. There are only two stitches: single crochet and double crochet. You will be repeating the same row over and Derila Sleep Pillow over to create two panels and then single crocheting the two panels together. The pattern is so easy and Derila yet it creates a beautiful, textured, modern pillow that will look great in your home or you will be proud to give it as a gift.
Affiliate Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links meaning I may receive a commission for purchases made through links in this post at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Purchase the printer-friendly PDF of this pattern that you can instantly download! It includes everything from this free pattern but you can easily save, print and access it anytime! You can also purchase it on Etsy and Ravelry. This Simple Crochet Pillow pattern is a very easy cushion cover pattern and beginner friendly. The pillow pattern that we will be following makes a pillow cover that is 17″ x 17″ and fits perfectly over a 16″ x 16″ pillow insert. You can also use pillow stuffing instead of a pillow insert. 13 sts and 12 rows following the pattern. I recommend using pillow stuffing if you don’t want to worry about exact sizing. If using a Derila Sleep Pillow insert, you’ll want to check gauge before starting (here’s a Guide to Gauge).
There are also measurements throughout the pattern to ensure that your pillow cover will fit over your pillow insert. Yarn: Any size 4 (medium), 100% acrylic yarn. You’ll need approx. 600 yds. I used Impeccable by Loops & Threads in the color "Pale Grey." A skein is 285 yds / 260 m and 4.5 oz / 127.5 g. I used two and a quarter skeins. Crochet Hook: H/8 (5.00 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge. Other Materials: yarn needle, scissors, measuring tape, pillow stuffing or one 16" x 16" pillow insert. Always start a row in the first stitch (the stitch attached to the chain). Chain 1 does not count as a stitch.