Learn how to crochet a simple throw pillow. This is a great beginner crochet project!
Today I’m going to show you how to crochet a throw pillow. If you are relatively new to crochet, this is a great project for beginners. If you know how to start with a chain, single crochet, and turn, you are in business.
Materials:
This project is crocheted with two pieces of yarn at a time. Just take one yarn end from each skein, stick them together, and crochet as if they were one piece of yarn.
Now for the easy part. Are you ready?
Chain 25. Single crochet 50 rows. Tie off.
That’s it!
You’ll end up with a big rectangle, like in the picture above.
To turn it into a pillow, fold it in half and insert a pillow form. Using a long piece of extra yarn and the blunt large-eye needle, sew a whip stitch to close up the three open sides. Here’s a picture of the whip stitch for those of you who are visual, like me:
And look how nice the seam looks when it’s all stitched up. You can’t even tell there’s a seam!
Pretty easy, right? I LOVE this pillow. The texture is exquisite and the color is scrumptious. Next I’m going to use the same method, but add stripes by switching out colors. Wouldn’t that be cute?!
Comments & Reviews
I finally figured out how to make my own (unique size) pillow forms. When I show you how, you can share with all your "crafter" friends.
This is an awesome idea!!! Super exexcited! Thanx!
What size pillow form did you use? Thanks!
I made my own pillow form. I crocheted the cover first, then made a cotton form the right size and stuffed it with batting. If you already have a pillow form you want to use, just adjust the number of stitches you do to match that form. When you start the chain, hold it up to the form to get an idea of how many stitches to do.
Would you mind measuring your pillow so I have some idea of the size?
Wow, what a great idea Jennifer. I'm still learning to crochet so this looks like the perfect next project for me to have a go at 🙂
I'm still learning too! But really, this project is perfect for beginners. Good luck, Emma!
Your pillow is so pretty! I didn't have two of the same colors, so mine is yellow and gray. For new crocheters, don't forget to make a turning chain at the end of each row.
Very pretty pillow! Thank you for tutorial.
Just what I have been looking for. Thank you for sharing 🙂
Just what I have been looking for. Thank you for sharing 🙂
thank you. wish me luck. my first project.
Are the single crochets inside each of the chains, then a turning chain, then a single crochet inside of the single crochets? Sorry for the ?, it's been a long time!
Yes, that sounds right. As long as you do it the same on every row and your project isn't getting bigger or smaller, then you're doing it right!
I really really need help with
My double crochet Afghan that
I am working on: I am having
Trouble with the width the
Length is just fine. But I
Can't seem to get the width
Right. Somebody please please
Help m. Respectfully, Linda Kelley or kitty7744@msn.com
Do you chain one on the end of each row before starting the next? Do you go in the second home for the first row then the first hole after that?
Yes, chain one then turn.
How do I make a pillow form? Thank you
You could make a pillow form, but they are inexpensive and available to buy at all craft stores, IKEA and Amazon.
Sew two pieces of fabric together on 3 sides, stuff it with filling and sew up the 4th side.
Love it! I just bought a new pillow and decided I would crochet a cover for it. I just finished a hat and scarf a few weeks ago. A little tip I would like to share with beginners is I like to reward myself with a new hook with each project I complete that I use for the next one. I find it to be a great way to gradually build up my supplies!
Super cute! I’m going t see if my granddaughters want to do this project for their beds. They just redecorated their rooms so they might be interested.
If you don’t a 10.00mm hook can you use a small hook? Like an 8.00mm hook?
Yes, but the finished pillow will be a slightly different size and the stitches will be tighter together.
I’m new to crocheting, seriously just starting. Be easy…lol…but what is a chain turn and how do you do it?
Tina, the best way to learn anything with crochet is to search each individual stitch on Youtube. There’s almost always a short video clip you can watch to learn how to do the stitch. HOpe that helps.
Hi,
Could you use a bulky yarn?
Absolutely! You really can use any yarn you want, it’ll just affect the finished size. If you use thicker yarn, reduce the number of stitches across. I just stitched the first row then held it up to the pillow form I wanted to use and kind of eyeballed it. Good luck!
Can you adapt to fit a smaller insert. Also could I add an envelope opening rather than closing it up all the way round.
Yep! You could definitely do both of those things.
Is there a chain one at the end of our beginning of each row? I love this pillow and the color you have it in!