Pattern Description:
This is a fun, geometric, and colourful corner-to-corner (c2c) pillow pattern that offers a crochet colourwork adventure.
The design was inspired by Bargello designs, which appear stepped or ‘rippled’, with a nod to a geometric floral motif.
The cushion cover is constructed from two c2c panels; the back is plain (though it can be colourful), and the front uses colourwork.
Each panel is worked diagonally using blocks made of a chain 3 (ch3) and three treble/double crochets (3tr/dc).
Materials Needed & Measurements:
Measurements and Tension
- The cushion cover pattern is designed to fit a cushion pad measuring 45X45cm (18X18in).
- The required Tension (gauge) is 9-by-9 c2c blocks to measure 10X10cm (4X4in), using a 4.5mm hook, or the size needed to achieve the correct tension.
Yarn
The crochet colourwork cushion was made using Scheepjes Colour Crafter (100% premium acrylic, 100g/300m) yarn. A suitable alternative that matches well is Brava Sport by WeCrochet (100% premium acrylic, 273yds/100g).
Yarn Quantity (Scheepjes Colour Crafter):
- 2 Balls of Delft (1117).
- 1 Ball of each of the following colours: Drachten (1827), Den Bosch (1241), Alphen (1722), Eelde (1422), Barneveld (1005), Eindhoben (1114), and Assen (1065).
Other Materials
Along with the yarn, you will need the following items:
- A 4.5mm (US 7) crochet hook.
- Scissors.
- Tapestry needle.
- A Cushion pad 45X45cm (18X18in).
Abbreviations:
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- ss – slip stitch
- sk – skip
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- rep – repeat
- dc – double crochet (equivalent to UK treble crochet)
- sc – single crochet (equivalent to UK double crochet)
| Symbol | Meaning |
| * | Start of a repeated section |
| ** | End of the repeated section |
| rep from * | Go back to the * and repeat that section |
| rep from * to ** | Repeat everything between * and ** |
Instructions for Making the Geometric C2C Pillow Pattern:
Back Panel (Single Color)
Use the color Delft to work the back panel.
A. Increasing Rows (Rows 1-41)
Begin by chaining 6 (ch6).
- Row 1 (RS): Dc in fourth ch form hook and next 2 ch, turn. [1 c2c block]
- Row 2 (WS): Ch6, dc in fourth ch from hook and next 2 ch, ss in ch-3 sp on block from prev row, ch3, 3dc in same sp, turn. [2 c2c blocks]
- Row 3: Ch6, dc in fourth ch from hook and next 2 ch, ss in ch-3 sp on next block from prev row, ch3, 3dc in same sp; rep from once more, turn. [3 c2c blocks]
- Row 4: Ch6, dc in fourth ch from hook and next 2 ch, ss in ch-3 sp on next block from prev row, ch3, 3dc in same sp; rep from across, turn. [4 c2c blocks]
- Rows 5-41: Work as Row 4. You will have 41 c2c blocks at the end of Row 41.
B. Decreasing Rows (Rows 42–81)
- Row 42: Ss in next 3 dc, ss in ch-3 sp on final block of last row, ch3, 3dc in same sp, ss in next ch-3 sp across; rep from 39 times more, turn. [40 c2c blocks]
- Row 43: Ss in next 3 dc, ss in ch-3 sp on first block, ch3, 3dc in same sp, ss in ch-3 on next block across; rep from across to final block, ss in ch-3 sp on final block, turn. [39 c2c blocks]
- Rows 44-81: Work as Row 43. You will have 1 c2c block at the end of Row 81.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Front Panel (Colourwork)
The Front panel follows the same construction as the Back, but requires consulting a separate color chart for all color changes.
Begin with Delft yarn, ch6.
- Rows 1–5: Work as Rows 1–5 of the Back panel. [5 c2c blocks at end of Row 5]
- Row 6: Ch6, dc in fourth ch from hook and next 2 ch, ss in ch-3 sp on next block from prev row, ch3, 3dc in same sp*; Rep from twice more, change to Eelde, rep from to ** once more, change to Assen, rep from to * once more, turn. [6 c2c blocks]
- Row 7: Ch6, dc in fourth ch from hook and next 2 ch, change to Delft, ss in ch-3 sp on next block from prev row, ch3, 3dc in same sp*, change to Eelde, rep from to * once more, change to Delft, rep from to * 4 times, turn. [7 c2c blocks]
- Rows 8-81: Follow the pattern for the back panel (increase/decrease rows) while using the downloaded Chart for all color changes.
To Make Up
The cushion cover is designed to fit a 45X45cm (18X18in) cushion pad.
- Place the Back and Front panels together, with the RS facing out.
- Join Delft yarn through the corner on both panels.
- Round 1 (RS): Ch1 (does not count as st) sc in corner, (ch2, sk next block, sc in space between 2 c2c blocks) across to next corner; rep from 3 times more. Before joining the final side, insert the cushion pad.
- Ss to beg sc.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
The assembly process, where you join the two panels and simultaneously insert the cushion pad, is like fitting a zipper into a jacket, you are closing the final seam while encapsulating the inner contents.
