Pillow Crochet

The variations in color and shape are endless when you consider creating Crochet pillows.   They are a great decorator’s accessory. What a wonderful winter activity!  Thrown on a bed or couch, they add a romantic comfortable feel to the room.

Work your cushion in any of the various designs available. Use whatever combination of colors and stitches to gain the desired effect for each individual area.

One of the easiest patterns to create is a crochet granny square.  By varying the color toning you can create many different effects from this one design. The cushion shown above center is an example of how a combination of a set of colors makes this design look very different to one that is worked in a mixture of different hues. This cushion is worked as one large crochet granny square.

Many different designs are made from joining granny squares together to form whatever shape you desire. The one shown above left is created by joining four crochet granny squares to form each side. Match one to an afghan rug.

Patterns like the round shape above right, may be worked in wool or finer crochet thread for a more delicate finish. Some of these cushions can be formed by joining two round crochet doilies together at the edge.

There are classic quilted designs. These are often worked to a square or rectangular shape, and then finished off with a pretty crochet edge.

These free patterns are available on my website http://www.learn-how-to-crochet.com/index.html in the "Pillow Crochet" section http://www.learn-how-to-crochet.com/pillow.html      

Happy Crocheting

Michelle