Round Granny Cushion – Free Crochet Pattern

There’s nothing like a round, handmade throw pillow to add the right touch of vintage to your home! With macrame wall hangings trending like crazy, you might be on the lookout for a little something to tie your macrame in (see what I did there?) with the rest of your decor. This easy-to-make granny circle cushion uses chunky yarn and a huge crochet hook to make this pillow come together super fast.

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Round Granny Cushion pattern

Supplies

US S (19 mm) crochet hook
1 skein Gazzal Pure Wool yarn (100 g) in Reddish Brown
white felt
tapestry needle
scissors
14 inch round pillow form

Abbreviations & terms

magic ring – Here’s a video tutorial.
sc – single crochet
sl – slip
rnd – round
X ch – X indicates the number of sts now in the round
ch – chain
2 in 1 – work the listed crochet stitch twice in one stitch
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
whip stitch – Here’s a tutorial.

Gauge & dimensions: 6 sc over 4 inches using US S hook. Finished pattern measures 14 inches in diameter.

Pattern

Cushion front
Begin by forming a magic ring.
1. sc 6 into ring, sl to join into rnd. 6 sts
2. ch 1, sc 2 in 1 around, sl to join. 12 sts
3. ch 1, sc 1, sc 2 in 1, sl to join. 18 sts
4. ch 2, hdc 2, hdc 2 in 1, sl to join. 24 sts
5. ch 2, hdc 3, hdc 2 in 1, sl to join. 30 sts
6. ch 3, dc 4, dc 2 in 1, sl to join. 36 sts
7. ch 3, dc 5, dc 2 in 1, sl to join. 42 sts

Break yarn and draw tail through. Weave in ends.

Finishing/cushion back
Cut a circle of felt measuring 14 inches in diameter. Using a tapestry needle, sew the cushion front to the felt circle using a whip stitch until it’s a little more than half way closed. Insert your pillow form and finish sewing around the cushion front and felt circle to close. Secure all ends.

Yarn was provided by Hobium International.