Revitalize your old pillows with this free crochet pillow cover pattern! Perfect for upcycling, this project uses super bulky yarn, making it quick and easy to complete.
The simple, modern design ensures this crochet pillow cover will complement any home décor. Simply follow the free crochet tutorial to make a cute upcycled pillow cover. Transform your space effortlessly with this stylish and practical crochet pillow cover pattern.
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About the crochet pillow cover
Recovering an old pillow with simple crocheted panels is easier than you might think. All you need is some super bulky yarn, a large hook, and a little time. This free pillow cover crochet pattern is easy to make, and will suit any modern home.
About the yarn
For this pillow cover crochet pattern I used Yarn Bee Watercolor Hues in Luna Lines. While this colorway has been discontinued, they do offer other beautiful options.
Pillow cover crochet pattern
Crochet pattern information
Project Materials:
- 10 mm size N crochet hook
- 375 yards super bulky (6) weight yarn
- I used Yarn Bee WATERCOLOR HUES
- Needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors
- Pillow form
Crochet Terms:
- CH: Chain
- HDC: Half Double Crochet
- FPHDC: Front Post Half Double Crochet
- SL ST: Slip Stitch
- F/O: Finish Off
Copyright Notice:
Pattern is sole property of Carol Hladik Designs. Please do not copy or reproduce in any way.
You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern, but please credit me as the designer in your posts.
Crochet Pattern – Upcycle an old pillow
You will begin by making 2 identical panels. These panels are easy to make because you are simply repeating 2 rows until you reach the desired size. My pillow was approximately 17″ x 17″. You will want to make your starting chain just slightly longer than the pillow.
Panels: Make 2
Row 1: Chain 31, HDC in 2nd chain and across, ch1, turn. (30) For smaller (or larger) pillow forms adjust the starting chain length. Make sure your starting chain is an uneven number of stitches.
Row 2: FPHDC 29, HDC in last stitch, ch1, turn. (30)
Row 3: HDC across, ch1, turn. (30)
Rows 4 – 25, repeat Rows 2 & 3. F/O.
Do not cut yarn on second panel.
Joining the panels:
Place panels with wrong sides facing each other and SC across the bottom working 3 SC stitches into corner. Turn to work up side of panels. You will be working a SC into the space before each raised rib row and after each raised rib row. (See photos below for stitch placement.) Work 3 SC stitches into corner, SC across top of panels. Insert pillow form and SC across the final side. SL ST into the first stitch of the edging and F/O. Weave in all ends and enjoy!
Photo tutorial – Crochet pillow cover
