Looking to add a touch of handmade elegance to your home? A decorative flower-shaped crochet pillow is a perfect way to bring warmth, color, and texture into any space. Whether you’re sprucing up your living room or creating a cozy nook, this eye-catching pillow combines both beauty and functionality. The petal design not only mimics the natural beauty of flowers but also provides a soft, cushioned surface that’s perfect for lounging or as an accent piece on your sofa or bed.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to crochet a beautiful flower-shaped pillow from start to finish. Whether you’re a beginner looking for a fun project or a seasoned crocheter seeking a creative new design, this pattern is sure to inspire you.
Materials Needed:
- Yarn in colors of your choice (at least two colors for contrast)
- Crochet hook suitable for your yarn (check yarn label for recommendations)
- Stuffing (such as polyester fiberfill or holofiber)
- Tapestry needle for finishing
- Scissors
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Start with the Center Circle: Begin by crocheting 8 chain stitches and joining them into a circle with a slip stitch.
Chain 1, then crochet 16 single crochet stitches into the circle (2 single crochet stitches in each stitch from the previous round). Join the round with a slip stitch.
Chain 1 again, then continue by crocheting 2 single crochet stitches into the first stitch, and 1 single crochet into the next stitch. Repeat this pattern around the circle.
Increasing the Size of the Circle: Chain 1, then crochet 2 single crochet stitches into the first stitch and 2 single crochet stitches into the next two stitches. Continue to increase the number of stitches between each set of 2 single crochet stitches in each round.
Keep adding one extra stitch between increases in each round until you have a total of 80 stitches for a large pillow, or 56-60 stitches for a smaller pillow. You can use a different circular pattern if you find one more comfortable, as long as you maintain the stitch count.
Once the circle reaches the desired size, join the round with a slip stitch.
Crocheting the Petals: Attach a new color of yarn to the circle and start creating the petals. Chain 19 (or 15 for a smaller pillow) stitches, skipping two stitches from the circle’s edge, and repeat around the circle.
For each petal, crochet 17 (or 13) single crochet stitches into the chains.
Shaping the Petals: Switch to a contrasting yarn color (e.g., yellow). For each petal, skip the first chain and crochet 7 (or 5) single crochet stitches. In the middle of the petal (at the tip), crochet 2 single crochet stitches into the same stitch, followed by 1 or 2 chain stitches (depending on your preference), and then another 2 single crochet stitches. Crochet 7 single crochet stitches to finish the petal.
Leave the first and last stitch of each petal unworked to shape the petal.
Making the Back of the Pillow: Crochet the back of the pillow similarly to the center circle. You can adjust the size to fit the front part by working with double crochet stitches. Ensure that the back matches the diameter of the flower.
Joining the Front and Back: Lay the front piece (with petals) on top of the back piece, making sure the petals are evenly spaced.
Using single crochet stitches, join the two halves together. For the first stitch, grab both the tip of the petal and the edge of the back piece. Then, crochet 6 single crochet stitches along the edge of the back piece before joining the next petal. Continue this process until the pillow is almost closed.
Inserting the Pillow: If using a ready-made pillow insert, gently push the corners inward to fit the round shape. Alternatively, you can sew a round pillow insert to fit your crochet cover and stuff it with materials like holofiber or dried herbs (such as lavender or chamomile) for a fragrant and comforting touch.
Once the pillow is inserted, finish crocheting around the edge to close it completely.
Finishing Touches: You can add a decorative center to your flower pillow by crocheting a small circle and attaching it to the middle. Optionally, soak a small cloth in essential oils and place it under the center to give the pillow a calming scent.
Customization Ideas:
- Large Pillow: Aim for a diameter of approximately 36 cm for a sofa pillow.
- Small Pillow: Make a smaller version (about 25 cm in diameter) to use as an aromatic cushion. You can stuff it with dried herbs like chamomile, wormwood, or lavender for a relaxing scent.
Sleeping next to this fragrant and soft pillow is pure bliss!
Translation of the Crochet Instructions:
Crochet 8 chain stitches and join into a circle. Chain 1, then crochet 16 stitches, that is, 2 stitches in each, and join. Chain 1 again.
Then, crochet 2 stitches into one stitch and 1 stitch into the next, continuing the pattern. Chain 1 and continue, adding one stitch in each row.
You can make the circle following another pattern if you prefer, as long as you end up with 80 stitches for a large pillow and 56-60 stitches for a small one.
Attach the next color yarn and begin crocheting the petals – make 19 (or 15 for a small pillow) chain stitches, skipping 2 stitches around the circle.
Now crochet 17 (or 13) single crochet stitches into each petal.
For the next round, skip the first stitch, and crochet 7 (or 5) single crochet stitches, then in the middle of the petal (top stitch), crochet 2 single crochet stitches, followed by 1 or 2 chain stitches, then another 2 single crochet stitches, and finish with 7 single crochet stitches.
In each petal, leave the first and last stitch unworked.
