Add a pop of color to your home decor with this gorgeous Flower Cushion! It’s a charming, handmade piece that’s perfect for brightening up your living space or adding a fun, floral accent to a cozy nook.
Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or just looking for a satisfying weekend project, this pattern offers a beautiful balance of texture and color. The design features soft, comfortable bamboo yarn in a palette of cheerful hues, making it both visually stunning and incredibly cozy to cuddle with.
Plus, the intricate petal layers give it a lovely, three-dimensional look. Ready to get started? Gather your materials, and let’s crochet your way to a stunning new addition for your home!
Materials:
- Yarn: Bamboo Blend
- Pink, Rose, Coral, Mustard, Off-White, Mint, Green, Petrol, and Gray (1 ball of each color)
- Accessories:
- Cushion insert (40 cm in diameter)
- Stuffing
- Fabric for backing
- Note: Use double yarn throughout the pattern.
Finished Dimensions:
- Diameter: 40 cm
Instructions:
Flower Center (Pink):
Foundation Ring: Crochet 4 chains (ch) in pink and join to form a ring with 1 slip stitch (sl st).
Row 1: Chain 3 (ch), work 14 slip stitches (sl st) around the ring, and close with 1 sl st.
Row 2: Chain 3 (ch), 1 single crochet (sc) in the same stitch as the chain, then 2 sc in each stitch around. Break the yarn.
Row 3 (Pink): Chain 1 (ch), work all stitches around the chain stitch of the front stitch.
Start with 1 sc in the same stitch as the chain, 1 sl st, 5 sc in the next stitch, 1 sl st, 2 sc.
Repeat – 6 times, finish with 1 sc. Break the yarn.
Petals (Coral):
Row 4 (Coral): Attach the coral yarn behind the previous row with slip stitches (sl st).
The yarn is attached to the back of the sl st from the 2nd row.
Chain 3 (ch), 1 sc in the same stitch, 2 sc in every 2nd stitch around, close with 1 sl st.
Row 5: Chain 1 (ch), 1 sc in the same stitch, 1 sl st, 5 sl st in the next stitch, 1 sl st, 2 sc.
Repeat – 9 times. Finish with 1 sc. Break the yarn.
Building the Flower Layers:
Row 6 (Mustard): Chain 3 (ch), in the chain of the back stitch, work 1 sl st in the same stitch, then 2 sl st every 3rd stitch, close with 1 sl st.
Continue alternating between the 5th and 6th row instructions as follows, changing yarn colors:
- Row 7: Mustard
- Rows 8-9: Off-White
- Rows 10-11: Mint
- Rows 12-13: Green
- Rows 14-15: Petrol
- Rows 16-17: Gray
- Rows 18-19: Pink
- Rows 20-21: Pink
- Rows 22-23: Coral
In the rows where arches are crocheted, increase the number of arches by 3 each time. For rows with sl st, add 1 more sl st between the stitches with each repeat.
Assembly:
Weaving in Ends: Tuck in and weave all yarn ends securely.
Backing: Using the completed crochet front as a template, cut the backing fabric, leaving a generous seam allowance.
Fold and press the seam allowance.
Sewing: Attach the crochet front and fabric back with a simple stitch, leaving a small hole for stuffing.
Insert the cushion or stuffing through the hole, then sew the opening closed by hand.
Your beautiful Flower Cushion is now ready to brighten up any room! The vibrant color combinations and delicate petal layers create a unique and stylish look. Enjoy the process of crocheting each colorful round and watching this lovely cushion come together stitch by stitch. Happy crocheting!
