How to Crochet a Throw Pillow Using Scrap Yarn
How to crochet a throw pillow slip cover? In this crochet tutorial, we crochet three strands of yarn together like they are one to make a quick and easy removable throw pillow cover.
Crochet Throw Pillow Video Tutorial:
DIY Multi-colored yarn tassel:
One-strand throw pillow cover tutorial:
Stitches used in this pattern:
Attach Yarn to Crochet Hook: https://youtu.be/IsOvsrvJhN8
Chain (CH): https://youtu.be/jLP-o-RnqqQ
Single Crochet (SC): https://youtu.be/xppth_5GBzM
Slip Stitch (SL st): https://youtu.be/cMNam0kuhpQ
Double Crochet (DC): https://youtu.be/bA7b2sOIfzM
Triple Crochet (TR): shown in video.
How to crochet a chunky throw pillow cover:
Yarn: 3 Strands any yarn
Crochet hook: N / 15 / 10M
14’’ throw pillow insert
*NOTE: we are going to work three strands simultaneously like they are one strand for the entire pattern. These strands can be any size, weight, brand, or type.
Attach yarn to crochet hook using a slip knot.
Row 1: CH 27 and turn work.
Row 2: Place 1 SC in the BLO of each st in the row – starting with the 2nd CH from crochet hook (26 in total). Turn work toward the tail so you can work in the FLO from Row 1. Place 1 SC in each of the FLO (26 in total – 52 in the round). SL st into the top of the 1st SC st.
Row 3: Working in the front loops created in Row 1, skip 1 front loop, then place 1 TR in the next front loop. Place 1 SC in the next 3 st at the top of the current row. *Yarn over twice, then insert your crochet hook back in the same front loop that you just worked. Yarn over and drop 2 loops at a time until 2 loops remain on your crochet hook, then skip 3 front loops, yarn over, insert your crochet hook in the 4th front loop. Yarn over and drop 2 loops, then yarn over and drop 3 loops. Working back in the top portion of the st, place 1 SC in the three stitches that frame the current front loop (1 behind, 1 on top, and 1 beyond).* Repeat * around the row. Join the last stitch of this row by yarning over twice, then insert your crochet hook back in the same front loop that you just worked. Yarn over and drop 2 loops at a time until 2 loops remain on your crochet hook, then yarn over and insert your crochet hook under the 1st TR of this row, then yarn over and drop all the loops on your crochet hook. SL st into the top of the 1st TR from this row.
Row 4: CH 2 and place 1 DC in each st in the row – including 1st st where you placed the SL st. SL st into the 1st DC st.
Row 5: Working in the stems of the peaks created in Row 3, *Yarn over twice, then insert your crochet hook under the two stems that form the 1st peak of this row (directly below your crochet hook). Yarn over and drop 2 loops at a time until 2 loops remain on your crochet hook, then yarn over insert your crochet hook under the two stems of the next peak. Yarn over and drop 2 loops, then yarn over and drop 3 loops. Working back in the top portion of the st, place 1 SC in the three stitches that frame the current peak (1 behind, 1 on top, and 1 beyond). *Yarn over twice, working under the same stems of the peak that we just worked, yarn over and drop 2 loops at a time until 2 loops remain on your crochet hook. Yarn over and insert your crochet hook under the two stems that form the next peak. Yarn over and drop 2 loops, then yarn over and drop 3 loops. Working in the top row, place 1 SC in the three stitches that frame the current peak (1 behind, 1 on top, and 1 beyond).* Repeat * Around the row. To join the last st, follow the steps for the two peaks, but work in the last peak of the row and the 1st peak of the row. The last 3 SC st should end at the top of the 1st peak. SL st into the next st.
Rows 6 – 22: Repeat the last 2 rows. In the last row, place 1 SL st in each st until you get to one of the folds on the sides of your throw pillow cover.
Row 23: CH 2, place 1 DC in the next 26 st (including st where you placed your last SL st). CH 2, turn.
Rows 24 – 31: Place 1 DC in each st in the row, CH 2, turn.
Cut and tie off yarn.
Stuff with throw pillow insert.
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