Stairstep Chunky Crochet Pillow Pattern

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.

Supplies needed to make up your own crochet pillow pattern:

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

Stairstep 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.

DC into next 2 spaces

Ch 6. DC into 4th ch from hook.

DC in next 2 stitches. FLIP (see video at the end of post).

Sl st in corner of first square. Ch 3.

3 DC.

Ch 6.

DC into 4th ch from hook.

DC in next 2 stitches. FLIP.

Sl st into corner of round 2 square.

Continue increasing pattern until you have nine rows.

To decrease, sl st across top three stitches.

ch 3, 3 DC, sl st

 Continue decreasing pattern…

… until you have a completed square.

Create a second square in the same manner as the first.

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

Insert pillow form, then whip stitch fourth side closed.

Tie off ends and weave in.

There’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.

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

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.