Intermediate
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Textured crochet cushion cover with post stitch ridges
16-inch crochet cushion cover, front and back panels, 4.75mm hook, finished with a single crochet border.
- Skill
- Intermediate
- Time
- 4-6 hours
- Yarn weight
- Medium (Worsted, Category 4)
- Hook
- 4.75 mm
- Rounds
- 7
Medium (Worsted, Category 4)
What the sample was worked in. Any weight works; the size moves with it.
7
Each one is typed out whole and gets its own line.
This cover fits a 16 inch square pillow insert and builds from a single starting chain of 65, worked flat in rows to form a 64-stitch panel. Front post double crochet stitches placed on a regular repeat raise ridges across a single crochet and double crochet base, giving the fabric body without stiffness. The back is worked as two overlapping panels for a clean opening, and a single crochet border joins everything with three stitches set into each corner. Have the full 650 yards on hand before starting, since the textured panel uses stitches at a denser rate than plain single crochet.
Common mistakes and their fixes
- Losing count on the fpdc repeat
- Mark every tenth stitch before row 4 so the fpdc, dc 3 pattern stays aligned across all 64 stitches.
- Working the border join too loosely
- Keep the single crochet border snug, especially at the 3-sc corners, so the front and back panels sit flush rather than puckering.
- Starting chain too tight for row 1
- Chain 65 with a relaxed hand so the first sc row goes in cleanly; a tight starting chain makes the 64-stitch count hard to hit.
The materials list
- 650 yards (594 meters) medium-weight yarn
- 4.75 mm US size 7 crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- 16 inch (41 cm) square pillow insert
- Stitch markers if desired
Listed by the pattern's own author, in their words.
Key to this pattern, 9 short forms
Main Pattern
Round 1
Sc in second ch from hook and across. Turn. (64 sts)Step by step: 32 Ch 1, sc across. Turn. (64 sts) Fasten off.
Round 2
Ch 1, sc across. Turn. (64 sts)
Round 3
Ch 2, dc across. Turn. (64 sts)
Round 4
Ch 2, dc in first 2 sts, *fpdc around next st, dc in next 3 sts; rep from * across until 2 sts remain, dc in last 2 sts. Turn. (64 sts)
Round 5
Ch 1, sc across. Turn. (64 sts)
Round 6
Ch 2, dc across. Turn. (64 sts)Rows 7-58: Repeat Rows 4-6 eighteen times. End after completing a Row 6 repeat. (64 sts)Final row: Ch 1, sc across. Fasten off.
Main Pattern
Round 1
Ch 1, work single crochet evenly around all edges, placing 3 sc in each corner. Join with a sl st.Fasten off, weave in all ends, and gently block the cover into shape.
Textured Cozy Square Cushion Cover
Step by step: Ch 65.
Pattern description: This original crochet cushion cover pattern creates a textured front panel with a simple envelope-style back. The design is inspired by cozy handmade decor and can be personalized with different yarn colors.
Skill Level Confident Beginner Finished Size Approx. 16 x 16 inches (41 x 41 cm)
Yarn Category 4 medium-weight yarn, approximately 650 yards (594 meters)
Hook 4.75 mm US size 7 crochet hook Gauge 16 sc x 18 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)
Terminology US crochet terms
Special Stitch
Textured stitch: Work one double crochet around the post of the stitch from the previous row instead of into the top loops. This creates a raised vertical ridge.
Panel B
Repeat Panel A instructions.
Assembly, in order
Step 1After assembly, lightly block the crochet cushion cover to improve stitch definition and create straight edges. Avoid stretching the fabric too aggressively because a cushion cover should maintain structure.
Step 2For care, follow the yarn label recommendations. Most washable yarn blends can be gently hand washed or machine washed on a delicate cycle. Allow the cover to dry flat to preserve its shape.
Check these before you start
- Use the 4.75 mm hook throughout; a smaller hook will tighten the post stitches and distort the raised ridge.
- Check the stitch count at the end of every row against the 64-stitch total given in the pattern, since a missed fpdc shifts the whole repeat.
- Keep tension even across post stitches, since a loose fpdc flattens the ridge while a tight one draws the row in and narrows the panel.
On one line
| Rounds | 7 |
|---|---|
| Parts | 5 |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Time | 4-6 hours |
| Hook | 4.75 mm |
| Yarn | Medium (Worsted, Category 4) |
Set-up
- Check yarn yardage against the 650 yard total before dividing it between front and back panels, since the back needs two panels in addition to the textured front.
- Work a small swatch in the row 4 repeat (fpdc around a post, dc across) to confirm the 16 sc x 18 row gauge before committing to the full 64-stitch width.
- Place a stitch marker at the first and last stitch of row 1 so the 64-stitch count is easy to confirm before the post stitch rows begin.
- Read through row 4 once before starting, since it introduces the front post stitch repeat that sets the pattern for the rest of the panel.
Finishing
- Weave in all ends from the front panel, both back panels, and the border before blocking.
- Join front and back panels with the single crochet border, placing 3 sc in each corner as directed, then fasten off.
- Block the finished cover gently to square the edges and even the stitch definition, then insert the 16 inch pillow form through the back opening.
Construction
The front post double crochet repeat in row 4 falls every 4 stitches (fpdc, then 3 dc), which spaces the raised ridges evenly across the 64-stitch width.
The back is split into two overlapping panels rather than one solid piece, which leaves an opening for the pillow insert without buttons or a zipper.
Time per section
| Textured front panel | about 2-3 hours because it runs 6 rows across 64 stitches with a post stitch repeat to track |
|---|---|
| Back panels | about 1-2 hours because two overlapping rectangles are worked flat with no shaping |
| Border and finishing | about 30-45 minutes because the single crochet border is one round with corner placement to watch |
Common questions
These answers came from whoever first published the pattern, kept word for word.