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March 30, 2016 · 12 Comments

Stairstep Chunky Crochet Pillow Pattern

Home Decor· Yarn Crafts

Hi friends! Jennifer from The Craft Patch here. I’m excited to share a fun new crochet pillow pattern with you today! I love crocheting with thick yarn. The finished product has so much chunky texture and the whole thing works up really quickly! A smaller project like this pillow cover is a good excuse to try a new crochet stitch. You’ll love the look of this stairstep stitch and it’s easy once you get the hang of it. This project is worked on the diagonal.

Chunky-Crochet-Pillow-Pattern-Crafts-Unleashed-1Supplies needed to make up your own crochet pillow pattern:ClickLinks1

  • Bernat Mega Bulky Yarn in Light Heather Gray (4 Skeins )
  • Size N Crochet Hook
  • Blunt Tip Large Eye Embroidery Needle

Chunky-Crochet-Pillow-Pattern-Crafts-Unleashed-2Stairstep Chunky Crochet Pillow Pattern

This pattern fits an 18 inch pillow form.

Increase:

Row 1: ch 6, DC in 4th ch from hook, DC in next 2 spaces
Row 2: ch 6, DC in 4th ch from hook, DC in next 2 spaces, flip (see video below), (sl st, ch 3, 3 dc) in ch-3 sp of previous row
Row 3: ch 6, DC in 4th ch from hook, DC in next 2 ch spaces, *(sl st, ch 3, 3 DC) in next ch-3 sp of previous row; rep from * twice; turn
Row 4: ch 6, DC in 4th ch from hook, DC in next 2 ch spaces, *(sl st, ch 3, 3 DC) in next ch-3 sp of previous row; rep from * three times; turn
Rows 5-9: Continue the pattern of increasing 1 block on each row until there are 9 blocks across, or enough squares to fit the size of your pillow form.

Decrease:

Rows 10-18: slip st across first 3 DC, * (slip st, ch 3, 3 DC) in next ch-3 space of previous row; repeat from * to last ch-3 space; slip st in last ch-3 space; turn. Repeat until you’ve completed the square.

Fasten off.

Repeat pattern to make a second square for the back of the pillow.

The last step is to sew the front and back squares together. Using yarn threaded through the blunt tip needle,  whip stitch around three sides of the squares. Insert pillow form. Finish stitching across the fourth side. Tie off and tuck in ends.

Crochet Pillow Pattern Photo Tutorial:

Ch 6. DC into 4th ch from hook.

Chunky-Crochet-Pillow-Pattern-Crafts-Unleashed-3DC into next 2 spaces

Chunky-Crochet-Pillow-Pattern-Crafts-Unleashed-4Ch 6. DC into 4th ch from hook.

Chunky-Crochet-Pillow-Pattern-Crafts-Unleashed-5DC in next 2 stitches. FLIP (see video at the end of post).

Chunky-Crochet-Pillow-Pattern-Crafts-Unleashed-6Sl st in corner of first square. Ch 3.

Chunky-Crochet-Pillow-Pattern-Crafts-Unleashed-73 DC.

Chunky-Crochet-Pillow-Pattern-Crafts-Unleashed-8Ch 6.

Chunky-Crochet-Pillow-Pattern-Crafts-Unleashed-9DC into 4th ch from hook.

Chunky-Crochet-Pillow-Pattern-Crafts-Unleashed-10DC in next 2 stitches. FLIP.

Chunky-Crochet-Pillow-Pattern-Crafts-Unleashed-11Sl st into corner of round 2 square.

Chunky-Crochet-Pillow-Pattern-Crafts-Unleashed-12Continue increasing pattern until you have nine rows.

Chunky-Crochet-Pillow-Pattern-Crafts-Unleashed-13To decrease, sl st across top three stitches.

Chunky-Crochet-Pillow-Pattern-Crafts-Unleashed-14ch 3, 3 DC, sl st

Chunky-Crochet-Pillow-Pattern-Crafts-Unleashed-15 Continue decreasing pattern…

Chunky-Crochet-Pillow-Pattern-Crafts-Unleashed-16… until you have a completed square.

Chunky-Crochet-Pillow-Pattern-Crafts-Unleashed-17Create a second square in the same manner as the first.

Sandwich the two squares together and whip stitch three sides together.

Chunky-Crochet-Pillow-Pattern-Crafts-Unleashed-18Insert pillow form, then whip stitch fourth side closed.

Chunky-Crochet-Pillow-Pattern-Crafts-Unleashed-19Tie off ends and weave in.

Chunky-Crochet-Pillow-Pattern-Crafts-Unleashed-20There’s really only one tricky instruction in this crochet pillow pattern, so I’ve included a short video to show you how to do the FLIP required at the beginning of each new row.

http://blog.consumercrafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/crochet-pillow-tricky-stitch.mp4

 

While you’re crocheting decor for your home, consider using this crochet basket pattern to create handcrafted organization and storage!

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Jennifer

Jennifer is a wife and mother of three. She blogs at TheCraftPatchBlog.com, where she shares craft tutorials, DIY projects, recipes and loads of creative inspiration for home and family. When she’s not blogging or crafting, Jennifer loves to shop at thrift stores, play kickball with her family and adventure in the great state of Idaho.

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Comments

  1. Jenn says

    April 29, 2018 at 8:45 am

    Hi, I was wondering how you do the ‘reps’ to make a smaller pillow case? as in a 14×14 Pillow form, thanks!

    Reply
  2. Joan C Ayre says

    June 23, 2017 at 1:19 pm

    Thank you looking forward to trying the pattern

    Reply
  3. Terry says

    July 21, 2016 at 1:24 am

    Beautiful pillow pattern! Thanks so much… I have one question: did you block this before stuffing?

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      July 22, 2016 at 11:42 am

      No, I didn’t. I didn’t feel that it needed it, but you certainly could if you wanted to.

      Reply
  4. Sharon says

    June 18, 2016 at 11:19 pm

    Thanks for the pattern and video. I just finished making one and wish I could post a picture; fun project!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      June 21, 2016 at 12:20 am

      You’re welcome, Sharon. So glad you enjoyed it! I’d love to see a picture. You could send it to me on my Facebook page if you want. http://www.facebook.com/thecraftpatch

      Reply
  5. Jane says

    May 2, 2016 at 6:37 am

    Beautiful! Thank you for the pattern.

    Reply
    • Jennifer V. says

      May 2, 2016 at 11:09 am

      You’re welcome! I hope you enjoy making it!

      Reply
  6. Pam Kubala says

    April 16, 2016 at 4:40 pm

    I crocheted a pillow a very long time ago and it is still in great shape so I would pass this on to anyone who plans to try your lovely pattern. The purse is adorable.

    Reply
  7. Yabut says

    April 7, 2016 at 11:57 am

    I haven’t crocheted in years, but this looks like enough fun to get me back at it. I have an old pillow that could stand a new cover. Thanks for the excellent tutorial.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      April 7, 2016 at 1:59 pm

      You’re welcome! I hope you make it. It really is fun!

      Reply

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