Cushion Cover Crochet Pattern

Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton Cushion Cover - Crochet Pattern

Project Overview

This downloadable crochet pattern creates a finished cushion cover measuring approximately 12 x 12 inches (30.5 x 30.5 cm), designed to fit a standard 12 x 12 inch pillow form. The pattern is classified as an easy, beginner-friendly project, making it an excellent choice for crocheters new to intermediate techniques or those seeking a quick, satisfying make.

What Is Being Made

The project produces a complete cushion cover featuring a two-color design in navy and white. The finished piece includes a decorative wooden button (7/8 inch diameter) for closure and visual interest. The cover is constructed using the Corner-to-Corner (C2C) crochet technique, which creates a structured, geometric appearance ideal for home décor applications.

Crochet Techniques Used

Corner-to-Corner (C2C) Method: The primary technique employed in this pattern is the Corner-to-Corner crochet method. This technique involves starting at one corner of a chart (typically the lower right corner) and working diagonally row by row toward the opposite corner (typically the top left corner). The C2C method creates a grid-like structure by working in "squares" rather than traditional rows, allowing crafters to follow a chart pattern for color placement and design.

Increase Rows: The pattern incorporates increase rows at the beginning of the construction phase. Each increase row begins with a chain-6 foundation, followed by double crochet stitches, then continues with the standard square-building technique. This creates the expanding geometric foundation necessary for the C2C method.

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch): Used to create the foundation and spacing within the pattern
• Double Crochet (dc): The primary stitch forming the structure of each C2C square
• Half Double Crochet (hdc): Used in sections of the pattern; gauge is measured at 18 hdc plus 13 rows equaling approximately 4 inches (10 cm)
• Slip Stitch (sl st): Used to join squares together and connect rows within the C2C technique

Materials and Tools

Yarn: Lion Brand® 24/7 Cotton® (Article #761) is the specified yarn for this project. The yarn requirements include 1 ball of #110 Navy (Color A) and 2 balls of #100 White (Color B), providing the two-color contrast in the finished design. Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton is a durable, washable cotton yarn suitable for home décor items.

Crochet Hook: An F-5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook is required for this project.

Additional Supplies: The pattern calls for a Lion Brand large-eyed blunt needle for weaving in yarn ends, a wooden button measuring 7/8 inch (22 mm) in diameter for closure, a sewing needle with matching thread for button attachment, and a 12 x 12 inch pillow form to support the finished cover.

Gauge Information

Proper gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished size. The pattern specifies that 5 Corner-to-Corner "squares" (each consisting of chain-3 spaces and double crochet groups) should measure approximately 2 3/4 inches (7 cm) over the C2C pattern. Additionally, 18 half double crochet stitches plus 13 rows should measure about 4 inches (10 cm). The pattern emphasizes checking gauge before beginning to ensure accurate dimensions.

Pattern Details

The cushion cover construction begins with the Corner-to-Corner technique starting at the lower right corner of a provided chart. The initial row establishes the first square through a chain-6 foundation with double crochet stitches. Subsequent rows build upon this foundation, with each row beginning with a new chain-6 increase and continuing to create additional squares by slip stitching into previous chain-3 spaces and working new double crochet groups. The chart guides color placement throughout the project, allowing crafters to create the navy and white design pattern.

This pattern represents an accessible introduction to the Corner-to-Corner crochet technique while producing a practical, decorative home accessory in durable cotton yarn.