Simple Crochet Pillow Cover Free Pattern

Materials Needed & Measurements:

• Suggested Yarn: Patons North America Alpaca Blend
• Yarn Measurement: Bulky (7 wpi)
• Gauge: 13 stitches and 6 rows = 10 cm in stitch combination
• Hook Size: 5.0 mm (H)
• Yardage: 874 yards (799 m)
• Size: One-size, adjustable

Abbreviations:

• ch: Chain(s)
• dc: Double Crochet
• FSC: Foundation Single Crochet
• HBdc: Herringbone Double Crochet
• prev: Previous
• st: Stitch(es)
• yo: Yarn Over

Stitches You Will Need

• Foundation Single Crochet (FSC):
  • Start by chaining 2.
  • Insert hook into 2nd chain, pull up a loop, yarn over, and pull through the first loop (creates the “chain”).
  • Yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook.
  • Repeat the last step for each stitch, inserting into the previous “chain.”
• Herringbone Double Crochet (HBdc):
  • Yarn over, insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over, and pull through the first loop on the hook.
  • Yarn over again, pull through the first loop on the hook.
  • Yarn over one last time, and pull through both loops on the hook.
• Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc):
  • Yarn over, insert hook from front to back around the post of the previous stitch.
  • Yarn over, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).
  • Yarn over, pull through 2 loops, then yarn over again and pull through the remaining 2 loops.

Stitching Rounds:

Foundation Single Crochet (FSC):

• Step 1: Start by chaining 2 stitches.
• Step 2: Insert your hook into the 2nd chain from the hook and pull up a loop. You now have 2 loops on your hook.
• Step 3: Yarn over and pull through the first loop (this creates a new “chain”).
• Step 4: Yarn over again and pull through both loops on your hook. This completes one FSC.
• Step 5: Continue to insert your hook into the previous “chain” and repeat Steps 3 and 4 until you have a total of 74 stitches.

Row 1:

• Step 1: Chain 2 (this counts as your first double crochet).
• Step 2: Double crochet 1 in each stitch across the row.
• Step 3: Turn your work. You should have a total of 74 double crochet stitches.

Row 2:

• Step 1: Chain 1 (counts as the first single crochet).
• Step 2: Single crochet 1 in each stitch across the row.
• Step 3: Turn your work. You’ll still have 74 stitches.

Row 3:

• Step 1: Chain 2 (counts as the first stitch).
• Step 2: Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc) into the double crochet from 2 rows below (this means you’ll work around the post of the stitch, creating a textured effect).
• Step 3: Double crochet 1 in the next stitch.
• Step 4: Repeat from * to the last stitch, making sure to end with a double crochet in the last stitch.
• Step 5: Turn your work, maintaining 74 stitches.

Row 4:

• Step 1: Chain 1 (counts as the first single crochet).
• Step 2: Single crochet 1 in each stitch across the row.
• Step 3: Turn your work.

Row 5:

• Step 1: Chain 2 (counts as the first stitch).
• Step 2: Double crochet 1 in the next stitch.
• Step 3: FPdc into the double crochet from 2 rows below.
• Step 4: Repeat from * to the last stitch, ensuring you end with a double crochet in the last stitch.
• Step 5: Turn your work.

Row 6:

• Step 1: Chain 1 (counts as the first single crochet).
• Step 2: Single crochet 1 in each stitch across the row.
• Step 3: Turn your work.

Row 7:

• Step 1: Chain 2 (counts as the first stitch).
• Step 2: FPdc into the double crochet from 2 rows below.
• Step 3: Double crochet 1 in the next stitch.
• Step 4: Repeat from * to the last stitch, finishing with a double crochet in the last stitch.
• Step 5: Turn your work.

Row 8:

• Step 1: Chain 1 (counts as the first single crochet).
• Step 2: Single crochet 1 in each stitch across the row.
• Step 3: Turn your work.

Row 9:

• Step 1: Chain 2 (counts as the first stitch).
• Step 2: Double crochet 1 in the next stitch.
• Step 3: FPdc into the double crochet from 2 rows below.
• Step 4: Repeat from * to the last stitch, ending with a double crochet in the last stitch.
• Step 5: Turn your work.

Row 10:

• Step 1: Chain 1 (counts as the first single crochet).
• Step 2: Single crochet 1 in each stitch across the row.
• Step 3: Turn your work.

Row 11:

• Step 1: Chain 2 (counts as the first stitch).
• Step 2: Herringbone double crochet (HBdc) into each stitch across, keeping one stitch at the end for the final double crochet.
• Step 3: Turn your work.

Rows 12-14:

• Step 1: Repeat Row 11 for a total of 3 rows of HBdc.

Rows 15-56:

• Step 1: Repeat Rows 1-14 for three more times to build the height of the pillow cover.
• Step 2: After completing the rows, fasten off and cut the yarn.

Finishing

• After you’ve completed both panels, fasten all threads and weave in any ends using a tapestry needle to secure your work. This will give you two pieces ready for assembly into your pillow cover.

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