Crochet Elegant Textured Pillow Cover Free Pattern

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in a natural cream color
• Crochet Hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm)
• 16-inch square pillow insert
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Gauge

10 stitches and 11 rows = 4 inches in single crochet (sc)

Abbreviations

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• st(s) - stitch(es)

Pattern

Front Panel

1. Start with a magic ring. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 11 dc into ring. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (12 dc)
2. Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around. Join with sl st. (24 dc)
3. Ch 3, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st*, repeat from * around. Join with sl st. (36 dc)
4. Ch 3, *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st*, repeat from * around. Join with sl st. (48 dc)
5. Ch 3, *dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st*, repeat from * around. Join with sl st. (60 dc)
6. Continue in this pattern, increasing by 12 dc each round until your piece measures 16 inches in diameter.

Back Panel

Repeat the front panel instructions.

Assembly

1. With wrong sides facing, sc both panels together along three sides of the square, insert pillow form, then close the fourth side with sc.
2. Weave in all ends securely with a tapestry needle.

Your elegant textured pillow cover is complete and ready to bring sophistication and comfort to any room!