18 Cozy and Comforting Crochet Pillows – Free Patterns
Looking for a quick and easy way to change up your home decor? Crochet throw pillows allow you to experiment with different styles and colors. You can change them out every season or any time the mood strikes. Check out these 18 awesome crochet pillows—free patterns to add a touch of handmade comfort and a splash of color to your home.
Not only do they add cozy style, but making crochet pillows is the perfect opportunity to try out new and interesting stitch patterns. The Desert Flower Pillow in this collection even starts with a swatch. With so many options to choose from, the hardest decision may be which one to make first!
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Crochet Pillows for Beginners
Several of these crochet pillow designs are beginner-friendly! The Cow Hide Pillow uses only single crochet with simple color changes. Others, like the the Relaxing Waves Pillow, have simple repeats that you can memorize quickly. Any of the granny square options would be reasonable for new crocheters as well.
If you’re more adventurous, try out one of the Boho Pillows or the C2C Daffodil or American Flag. Or for a real challenge, there’s the Dragon Eye Pillow, which boasts a realistic dragon’s eye!
More Crochet Pillow Patterns
This post focuses on free crochet pillow patterns. But there are several more gorgeous crochet pillows from Juniper & Oakes, available for just a few dollars on Ravelry and Etsy. So if you want more inspiration, you should definitely check these out:
- Griffin Celtic Weave Pillow
- Mosaic Crochet Peaks and Pillars Pillow
- Cabled Granny Pillow
- Autumn Leaf C2C Pillow
- Heart in a Basket Pillow
- Velvet Georgia Cables and Bobbles Pillow
18 Free Crochet Pillow Patterns
These pillows use wide variety of yarn weights, from DK all the way up to super bulky. So if you’re looking for the perfect pattern to suit your yarn stash and available time, the yarn weight and hooks size are listed for each one.
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Desert Flower Pillow
If you love interesting crochet stitch patterns, you have to try the jasmine stitch! It’s made up of puff stitches, combined in a circular manner to form what look like tiny flowers. This creates a super cushy textured fabric.
The stitch is a bit challenging but the result is well worth it! The jasmine stitch makes up only a small portion of this 12 x 12-inch pillow, so you can relax and work the remaining rounds in a simple modified moss stitch. Plus, there is a video tutorial for each section of the pillow! So even if you’re advanced beginner looking for a challenge, you’ll have lots of help to complete this pattern.
Yarn weight: Worsted/medium weight (4) | Hook size: G/4.00 mm
Get the free jasmine stitch crochet pillow pattern here.
Taryn Throw Pillow
Looking for a good first Tunisian crochet project? Try this pillow cover in Tunisian simple stitch. It has a sleek, almost knit-like look. The pattern is written for 8 sizes of square pillow form, from 12 to 27 inches. So you can make one to fit just about any standard throw pillow.
This crochet pillow cover is made in an envelope style, where instead of sewing the pillow form inside, you can slip it in and out. This makes it easy to change up your decor as often as you want.
Yarn weight: Worsted/medium weight (4) | Hook size: J/6.00 mm Tunisian hook
You’ll find the free Tunisian crochet pillow pattern here.
Pretty Bobble Pillow
The crochet bobble stitch is the star of this fun pillow. You’ll use it to create several different geometric designs. In super bulky weight yarn, this 18-inch pillow pattern works up quickly and will keep you engaged with changing stitch patterns throughout.
Yarn weight: Super bulky (6)| Hook size: J/6.00 mm
Get the free bobble stitch pillow pattern here.
Hello Sunshine Pillow Blanket
This bright and cheerful crochet pillow hides a secret surprise—it’s actually a blanket! The blanket is worked in two panels of alpine stitch, with a tapestry crochet section in the middle. Then, you’ll attach another tapestry crochet pocket to the back.
To transform it into a pillow, just fold the pillow into that pocket (there’s a video tutorial to show you how). This is a really cool concept and a great way to keep extra blankets on hand when you don’t have a lot of storage space.
Yarn weight: Worsted/medium weight (4) | Hook size: I/5.50 mm
Get the free pattern from this page.
Daffodil C2C Crochet pillow
This crochet flower pillow is perfect for spring, or any time of year when you’re longing for pretty flowers and milder temperatures. The colorwork design is worked in hdc C2C, made from half double crochets, chains, and slip stitches. To make a pillow, you’ll crochet two 17″ C2C squares, which will fit snugly around an 18″ pillow insert.
Never tried C2C crochet before? No problem! Check out this YouTube playlist of C2C tutorials, which covers all the basics: increasing, decreasing, color changes, and bordering.
Yarn weight: Worsted/medium weight (4)| Hook size: J/6.00 mm
The free corner to corner crochet chart for the pillow is available here.
Cowhide Pillow
This cowhide pillow would be the perfect complement to a western decor theme. The entire pillow is made with single crochet, using tapestry crochet to create the brown spots. So once you master the color changes, it’s relatively easy! The finished pillow cover will fit an 18-inch pillow insert.
Yarn weight: DK/light worsted weight (3) | Hook size: G/4.00 mm
You’ll find the free written instructions and tapestry crochet chart here.
Checkered Lumbar Pillow
Bulky weight velvet yarn gives this this cozy checkered pillow extra squish factor! As written, this cover will fit tightly around a 14″ x 28″ rectangle pillow form. But since it’s made with 3.25-inch solid granny squares, you could potentially customize it to any size or proportion you like. Just add or subtract squares as needed.
Yarn weight: Bulky weight (5)| Hook size: K/6.50 mm
Get the free checkered velvet pillow pattern here.
I Love Baseball Pillow
This 16-inch pillow is the perfect gift for athletes or sports fans! One side resembles a baseball with its characteristic seams, created in C2C crochet. Flip it over to find a fun granny stitch design that you can make in any colors to support your favorite team.
Do you prefer football? You can also make the football version of this pillow!
Yarn weight: Worsted/medium weight (4) | Hook size: I/5.50 mm
Get the free baseball pillow pattern here.
Granny’s 4 Square Pillow
The iconic granny square never truly goes out of style. But right now, this design is having a resurgence in popularity. This granny square pillow is right on trend and will add a cozy, vintage vibe to your home.
With eight granny squares in total (four for each panel), you can make them all in one color combo or let your creativity run wild! Made to gauge, the finished cover will fit a 12″ pillow.
Yarn weight: Worsted/medium weight (4) | Hook size: J/6.00 mm
Get the free granny square pillow pattern here.
Blooming Flower Cushion Cover
Working a delicate crochet stitch pattern in a thick yarn really allows you to see and appreciate the stitches, as in this lacy pillow cover. Plus, using a 12 mm hook, it works up very quickly!
Instead of two panels like many of the pillows in this collection, you’ll just make one rectangle and fold it in half around the pillow form. The rectangle measures 19.7 x 39.4 inches, so for a snug fit, you’ll probably want to go with a 22-inch square pillow insert.
Yarn weight: Bulky weight (5) | Hook size: O/12.00 mm
You will find the free lacy crochet pillow pattern here.
Bohemian Puff Stitch Pillow
This crochet pillow cover incorporates two luxurious textures—puff stitch diamonds on the front and alternating single and double crochet on the back. These come together to create a modern boho-inspired look.
Helpful diagrams show you how to assemble this crochet pillow case to make it removable. Just slip in an 18-inch square pillow form and you’re good to go!
Yarn weight: Worsted/medium weight | Hook size: F/3.75 mm
Get the bohemian pillow pattern with crochet chart from this post.
Colorful Boho Pillow
If you love boho style, you’ll want to try this colorful crochet cushion cover, too! To achieve this look, you’ll alternate between five colors. It only uses a small amount of each color, making it an excellent stash buster.
A great thing about this pattern is that it’s quick to make because you only have to crochet one side. Sew the panel onto a 17″ ready-made pillow with sturdy thread and you’re done!
Yarn weight: DK/light worsted weight (3) | Hook size: G/4.00 mm
You’ll find the free crochet pillow cover pattern on this page.
American Flag Pillow
Looking to decorate for the 4th of July, Flag Day, or another US holiday? The front of this American flag C2C pillow has 13 stripes and 50 stars, just like the flag. In addition to the C2C crochet flag panel, this pillow also includes a gorgeous textured back in the same color scheme.
This 16-inch pillow was originally conceived as a CAL so the free patterns for the two panels are available on different blogs (here and Sunflower Cottage Crochet).
Yarn weight: Worsted/medium weight (4) | Hook size: J/6.00 mm
Find the free crochet graph and written instructions for the flag panel here and the pattern for the textured back panel here.
Miranda Granny Square Pillow
Squared circle granny squares, in two bright, contrasting colors, come together to make this eye-catching pillow. You could create so many fun combos by changing the colors of the center circles and the background.
The back panel keeps it simple, using the (C2C) diagonal box stitch in a single color. This pillow case buttons together around a 16-inch square pillow form, allowing for easy removal.
Yarn weight: Worsted/medium weight (4) | Hook size: J/6.00 mm
Get the free granny square pillow pattern here.
Dragon Eye Pillow
This magical dragon eye pillow will add a touch of fantasy to your home. You’ll use amigurumi techniques to create a realistic 3-D dragon eye, complete with a bumpy eyelid and a horned brow. The eye is sewn to a textured pillow, which fits an 18 x 18 inch pillow form.
Yarn weight: Worsted/medium weight (4) | Hook size: H/5.00; G/4.00 mm.
The free pattern for the dragon eye pillow is available here.
Decorative Crochet Pillow Cover
This chunky crochet pillow cover is full of texture, thanks to an easy stitch pattern made of alternating single and double crochets (sometimes called the Suzette stitch). With super bulky yarn and a 9mm hook, you can complete a 20″ x 20″ pillow cover in an afternoon or or over a weekend.
Yarn weight: Super bulky weight (6) | Hook size: M/9.00 mm
Find the free pillow pattern on this site.
Fluffy Diamond Pillow
This crochet pillow combines two different super bulky weight yarns—chenille and faux shearling—for maximum fluffiness. You’ll work a base in chenille, then crochet around the front post stitches with the shearling.
This 18 x 18 inch square pillow works up very quickly and is perfect for a last-minute gift or to add the finishing touch to your holiday party decor.
Yarn weight: Super bulky weight (6) | Hook size: L/8.00 mm
Find the free crochet pillow cover pattern here.
Relaxing Waves Pillow
This crochet pillow, reminiscent of rolling waves, is gender neutral and works for people of all ages—anyone who can use an extra bit of comfort. You can really stretch your creativity by combining different colors.
And it’s as relaxing to make as it is to use. This easy stitch pattern is a four-row repeat that’s accessible to crocheters of any skill level. If you’re a beginner, this is a fun way to learn about different stitch heights and how they work together. The cover will fit 16 inch square pillow form.
Yarn weight: Worsted/medium weight | Hook size: H/5.00 mm
Get the free fluffy pillow pattern here.
I hope you have enjoyed this collection of free crochet pillow patterns and have your next cozy and comforting make!
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