You can never have too many pillows, but you might actually have too much yarn if you have a hoarding problem like me. So why not solve both problems at once and use up some of that yarn to make a few of these free crochet pillow patterns?
Do you know how to crochet a pillow? There’s obviously a bunch of different ways to do it, but the style that I see most often starts out as two crochet squares that are sewn together around a pillow form. Sounds pretty easy, right? That’s because it is! So no worries if you are a new crocheter, because we have more than a few beginner-friendly free crochet pillow patterns for you to choose from.
As for the rest of you crochet wizards, don’t go thinking that all of these crochet pillow patterns will be a piece of cake. If you like a challenge, you’ll also find what you’re looking for here. Our more intricate patterns involve complex crochet stitches and unique pillow shapes that will really test your crochet skills.
Of course, the best part will be that moment when you are finally able to display all your hard work on your couch or your bed. Plus, these crochet pillow patterns are as practical as they are cute. They are perfect for snuggling with while you watch a movie or read a book. So prepare yourself for a cozy experience!
Are you ready to dive into all of the fabulous free crochet pillow patterns we have in store for you today? Scroll down and see them for yourself!
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25 Free Crochet Pillow Patterns
Celtic Weave Throw Pillow
Rich textures and tassels set this bohemian beauty apart from the rest. The celtic weave stitch is an intricate and eye-catching stitch that really makes a statement. But the hard part is over when that’s done, because making tassels is a piece of cake. You can see through the stitches a little bit, so make sure to select a neutral colored pillow form to go inside.
Designer: MJ’s Off the Hook Designs
Yarn: Knit Picks Billow (Bulky Weight #5)
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Nutmeg Pillow
Beige yarn and knit look stitches blend into the background, so you can be sure that this pillow won’t clash with your existing home decor. The pattern calls for single crochet and split single crochet stitches to mimic the sleek fabric of knitting. It’s an easy and repetitive project that’s perfect for crocheting in front of the tv.
Designer: Briana K Designs
Yarn: Knit Picks Swish Bulky (Bulky Weight #5)
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Beary Comfy Floor Pillow
Of course, we can’t forget the kids in our round up of free crochet pillow patterns. This design combines 3 pillows together to create a comfortable space for kiddos to cuddle on the floor with. Children are sure to love this serene bear and his adorable bowtie. The pattern calls for single crochet stitches along with the satin stitch and the trinity stitch.
Designer: Yarnspirations Design Studio
Yarn: Bernat Baby Blanket (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Casablanca Throw Pillow
This Moroccan inspired make features a two color geometric design. The pattern uses the mosaic crochet technique to achieve this unique look. If you’re unfamiliar with mosaic it may look tricky, but it’s actually created entirely with single and double crochet stitches. Plus, there’s no changing colors in the middle of a row. It’s like magic!
Designer: Leelee Knits
Yarn: Knit Picks Simply Alpaca Aran (Aran Weight #4)
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Hygge Burst Pillow
If you can’t get enough color, then you’ve got to check out this delightfully bright design. Floral granny squares are sewn together to create this pretty pillow cover. The pattern uses the basic crochet stitches plus cluster and puff stitches. This is a great project for using up scraps of yarn leftover from other projects.
Designer: NautiKrall Crochet
Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Tweed (Worsted Weight #4)
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Ahead of the Curve Throw Pillow
This design looks like it just rolled out of an Anthropologie magazine. I’m obsessed with the unique textures that this pattern creates using basic cable work and bobble stitches. I’ve never seen anything like it! I think it’s safe to say that this gorgeous farmhouse crochet pillow would look amazing in your home.
Designer: The Loopy Lamb
Yarn: Knit Picks Simply Wool Aran (Aran Weight #4)
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Toadstool Pillows
Think outside the box with crochet pillow patterns that aren’t shaped like squares or rectangles. These adorable toadstool pillows would blend in perfectly with a cottagecore design scheme. The best part is that they are made using just single crochet stitches and basic shaping, so they’re actually pretty beginner-friendly.
Designer: Annemarie Benthem
Yarn: Phildar Phil Coton 3 (DK Weight #3)
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Granny Square Heart Pillow
A simple granny square is transformed into an adorable heart design with a few easy color changes. If you have never crocheted a granny square before, you might be surprised to hear how easy it is to make using just double crochet stitches. The best part about this design is that it’s easy to customize for different sizes of square pillows.
Designer: Maria’s Blue Crayon
Yarn: (Worsted Weight #4)
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Classic Sherpa Pillow
Faux fur yarn disguises the appearance of crochet stitches and makes these trendy throw pillows look like store bought. This unique yarn can be a little tricky to work with, but once you get the hang of it this project will fly by thanks to the thickness of the yarn. The pattern calls for crossed single crochet stitches.
Designer: Yarn + Chai
Yarn: Big Twist Sherpa (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Arabesque Pillow
Feast your eyes on this floral inspired stitch sampler style design. This show stopping cushion is made using a variety of special stitches including post, bobble, cluster, and picot stitches. It’s patterns like this that really keep you engaged throughout the whole process and make you so proud of the result when you’re done.
Designer: Kirsten Holloway Designs
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver O’Go (Aran Weight #4)
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Granny Hexagon Pouf
How about a circle shaped pillow to add to our collection of free crochet pillow patterns? This one is made up of gorgeous floral hexagon motifs using 3 different colors of yarn. The pattern calls for half double, linked double, and treble crochet stitches. It’s such a trendy and unique design!
Designer: Yarnspirations Design Studio
Yarn: Caron One Pound (Aran Weight #4)
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Spill the Beans Pillow
This pillow is aptly named after the stitch that it calls for – the bean stitch. The pattern is worked like a granny square from the center out. I love the great texture that the bean stitch imparts and the unique way that the colors of the self striping yarn play out as the rounds get larger and larger.
Designer: Cute as a Button Crochet
Yarn: Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek Solids and Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek Stripes (Aran Weight #4)
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Mountains Pillow
Classic chevron never goes out of style. Combine that with a super soft yarn that’s extra thick (and thus super fast to stitch up) and you’ve got yourself a recipe for success. The pattern uses just single crochet stitches along with increases and decreases to make the mountains and valleys of the chevron design.
Designer: Tine Sommer Hansen for Hobbii
Yarn: Hobbii Baby Snuggle Solid (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Crocheted Quilt Pillow Cover
Take a leaf out of the book of quilting with this sewing inspired pillow cover. Using just single crochet stitches, you’ll recreate this geometric design changing colors according to a combination of the intarsia and tapestry crochet techniques. Keep it simple on the back by sewing on a square of rustic burlap fabric.
Designer: Briana K Designs
Yarn: Knit Picks Dishie Solids and Knit Picks Dishie Multi (Worsted Weight #4)
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Paper Pillow
If you like the idea of crochet pillow patterns that combine intarsia and tapestry techniques, but want to start off with something more simple, then you are going to love this notebook pillow. With just 4 colors and an easy layout, this is a great pattern for beginner crocheters who know how to single crochet and change colors.
Designer: Cozy Nooks Designs
Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn! (Aran Weight #4)
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Fabulous Fringe Pillow
Colorful fringe adds texture and interest to this statement throw pillow. Don’t hide this one away in your bedroom, though. I can tell that this pillow is a bit of a diva and likes to be shown off! The pattern calls for just half double crochet and griddle stitch. The fringe is added at the end when you’re all finished crocheting.
Designer: Yarnspirations Design Studio
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft Solids (Aran Weight #4)
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Octagon Bobble Pillow
Take a trip to texture town with this eye-popping octagon bobble pillow. This pattern calls for single, half double, and double crochet stitches along with, yep – you guessed it, bobble stitches. It’s the perfect mix of modern and playful. Plus, it looks like it would be seriously comfy to cuddle with!
Designer: Doris and Lotte
Yarn: Lion Brand Pound of Love (Worsted Weight #4)
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Fair Folkl Pillow
Skip the squares and go big and bold with a long rectangular crochet pillow in a trendy mustard yellow color. The combination of filet crochet and bobble stitches is to die for. You get all the benefits of texture plus the lovely look of lace. It’s a match made in heaven! Don’t blame me if all your friends want one too.
Designer: Leah Gordon for WeCrochet
Yarn: Knit Picks CotLin (DK Weight #3)
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Fringe Party Pillow
Go around and around with this tassel-tastic design. The pattern uses just one stitch: double crochet stitches in the back loops only. After you’re finished crocheting, the real fun begins as you adorn your new pillow with colorful tassels. It’s the perfect piece to add to a bohemian or eclectic decor scheme.
Designer: Red Heart Design Team
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Solids (Aran Weight #4)
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Chunky Bobble Stitch Pillow Covers
I think I might be a little bit obsessed with bobble stitches. Sorry, not sorry, but here’s another one of our free crochet pillow patterns that uses this fun 3D stitch. They really pop against the flat background of the single crochet stitches. Choose from diamond or arrow designs or go crazy and make them both!
Designer: Leelee Knits
Yarn: Knit Picks Swish Bulky (Bulky Weight #5)
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Plush Hourglass Floor Pillow
When you’re short on time and short on throw pillows too, then reach for that extra thick blanket yarn. The jumbo weight yarn makes this textured pillow project absolutely fly by. Plus, blanket yarn is luxurious and soft. You’ll be using half double crochet and front post treble crochet stitches for this one.
Designer: Moogly
Yarn: Bernat Blanket Extra (Jumbo Weight #7)
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The Retro Throw Pillow
Let’s go retro with these fun and funky crochet flower throw pillows. Crocheted entirely in single crochet stitches, these cute cushions are made similar to crochet pumpkins where yarn is wrapped around the edges to form the petal shapes. Then the center part is crocheted separately and sewn on.
Designer: Kitz Knitz
Yarn: Bernat Blanket (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Be Kind Pillow
Share a nice, inspirational message with this lovely Be Kind Pillow. This simple design is a great reminder to think before you speak and to lift people up instead of tearing them down. You’ll be using single crochet stitches for this one and changing colors according to the tapestry crochet technique.
Designer: Cozy Nooks Designs
Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (Worsted Weight #4)
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Pawprint Pillow
One thing that both cat lovers and dog lovers can agree on is that this pillow is paw-sitively adorable. It is crocheted using the corner to corner method. This is a fun way to create an image square by square – just like how tiny pixels on your phone screen make up the images you see. How neat is that?
Designer: Loveable Loops Crochet Designs
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Solids (Aran Weight #4)
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Bulky Love to Cuddle Pillow
A fuzzy white faux fur heart adorns the center of this blushing pink pillow. If I made this pillow I would seriously never be able to stop petting it! I love the contrast in texture between the two colors and the sweet simplicity of the design. It’s crocheted using single crochet stitches and the intarsia crochet technique.
Designer: The Turtle Trunk
Yarn: Lion Brand Color Made Easy and
Lion Brand Go for Faux (Bulky Weight #5)
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Who’s ready to get cozy? I know I am! There were so many amazing free crochet pillow patterns on this list and I love them all. Did you pick out a favorite one? Help me decide which one to make by commenting below!
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Happy Crocheting!
Amanda
