How to Crochet a Stripe Cushion
Update your cosy corner with this striped crochet cushion, made using soft and chunky yarn. This is a perfect project for beginners as it is worked up using straight rows of double crochet stitch throughout.
Why not try changing up the colours to create a cushion that matches your home décor!
Follow along with the instructions below to find out how to make.
You will need
You Will Need
* WI Soft and Chunky Yarn 100g - Cream x2 (Yarn A), Grey (Yarn B), Mustard (Yarn C)
* 8mm Crochet Hook
* Yarn Needle
* Scissors
* Square Cushion Pad
Tension
9sts and 11 rows to 10cm using 8mm hook over double crochet stitch
Abbreviations (UK terms)
Ch- Chain
Dc- Double Crochet
Sts - Stitches
RS - Right Side
WS - Wrong Side
How to make
(Make 2)
Using 'Yarn A' and 8mm hook, ch37
Row 1: dc into second ch from hook and into each ch across. Ch1 and turn. (36dc)
Row 2 - 6: dc in each st across (36dc)
Change to 'Yarn B'
Rows 7 - 44: Repeat row 2, following the colour sequence below:
Rows 7 - 10: 'Yarn B'
Rows 11 - 12: 'Yarn C'
Rows 13 - 18: 'Yarn A'
Rows 19 - 20: 'Yarn B'
Rows 21 - 22: 'Yarn C'
Rows 23 - 26: 'Yarn A'
Rows 27 - 30: 'Yarn B'
Rows 31 - 32: 'Yarn C'
Rows 33 - 38: 'Yarn A'
Rows 39 - 40: 'Yarn B'
Rows 41 - 42: 'Yarn C'
Rows 43 - 44: 'Yarn A'
Fasten off
With RS facing out, join 'Yarn A' to the top right hand corner of both sides of the cushion.
Ch1, work 1dc into each st along the top, making sure you insert your hook through both sides for every st. 3dc into corner, and continue to work 1dc in the side of each st along the edge of your cushion, taking care to keep the coloured stripes lined up correctly. 3dc into corner and then work 1dc into each st across the bottom of the cushion. 3dc into corner. Now insert the cushion pad and then work 1dc into the side of each st on the final side. Make sure you still have a total of 3dc in the final corner st. Join with a ss to the first stitch.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.