Sliding Doors Throw Pillow Cushion Crochet Pattern

Sliding Doors Throw Pillow in Lion Brand Hue & Me

What Is Being Made

The Sliding Doors Throw Pillow is a decorative 16-inch square cushion cover featuring a modern graphic design created through strategic color blocking. Designed by Two of Wands and produced by Lion Brand Yarn Company (Pattern Number M20290.TWH), this project creates a finished pillowcase measuring 16 inches wide by 16 inches tall that fits a standard 16-inch pillow insert. The pillow showcases dueling steps of color that accent a simple background, resulting in a contemporary decorative accent piece suitable for home décor.

Techniques Used

This beginner-friendly crochet project employs several foundational techniques to achieve its graphic appearance. The pattern utilizes tapestry crochet, a color-work method where the main color yarn is carried along the top of the previous row and crocheted over, bringing it into position when needed for the next color change. This technique eliminates the need for weaving in multiple yarn ends and creates a seamless integration of colors throughout the piece.

The pillowcase is worked flat in back and forth rows, constructed in two identical panels that are subsequently seamed together. Color changes are executed by working the final yarn over of the previous stitch with the new color, creating clean transitions between the Shadow, Werewolf, and Haze colorways. A provided chart guides the colorwork, read right to left on odd-numbered rows and left to right on even-numbered rows, making it accessible for beginners following visual instructions.

The pattern employs a modified turning chain technique, using only 1 chain at the beginning of each row instead of the traditional 3 chains used in standard double crochet. This design choice keeps the edges cleaner and significantly easier to seam without leaving visible holes, a practical consideration for a finished cushion cover.

Stitches Used

The Sliding Doors Throw Pillow primarily utilizes double crochet as its foundational stitch throughout the entire project. The gauge is established at 11 stitches plus 6.5 rows equaling 4 inches in double crochet, providing a consistent fabric density and drape suitable for a decorative pillow cover. The simplicity of relying on a single stitch type makes this pattern ideal for beginners while still achieving sophisticated visual results through strategic color placement and the tapestry crochet technique.

Materials and Tools

This project requires Lion Brand Yarn Hue + Me yarn in three coordinating colorways:

• 2 skeins in Shadow (617-150) for the main color
• 1 skein in Werewolf (617-152) for contrast color 1
• 1 skein in Haze (617-144) for contrast color 2

Additional tools and materials required but not included in the pattern are a Size US K/10.5 (6.5mm) crochet hook, a tapestry needle for seaming the two panels together and weaving in any remaining ends, and a 16-inch (40.5cm) pillow insert to complete the finished cushion. The pillowcase is intentionally designed slightly smaller than the pillow insert, allowing it to stretch taught over the insert for a professional, polished appearance.

Difficulty Level and Project Scope

Classified as Level 2 – Easy, this pattern is specifically designed for beginner crocheters. The project combines basic stitches with straightforward color changes and tapestry crochet techniques, making it an excellent introduction to colorwork without overwhelming complexity. The single-stitch construction and clear charting system make this an approachable first project for those new to crochet, while the modern aesthetic and finished quality appeal to crafters seeking quick, impactful results.