10 Free Pillow and Cushion Knitting Patterns to Cozy Up Any Space
Knitted home accent items may just be the perfect way to cozy up a space. Knitted pillows and cushions do the job perfectly and the are on trend.
Open any home decorating magazine and you’re sure to find knitted pillows somewhere on the pages.
I’ve rounded up ten free patterns that are easy to knit. They all use worsted weight or thicker yarns so you’ll be able to knit them up in an evening while watching your favorite shows.
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10 FREE Pillow and Cushion Knitting Patterns
#1. Down the Line Pillow Free Knitting Pattern
This free knit pattern is great for beginners looking to make their first project. Using a bulky yarn like Bernat Maker Big makes it easy to quickly make this pillow cover.
Fits a 24” square pillow form
Uses jumbo weight yarn
Created by Yarnspirations Design Studio
Get Bernat Maker Big Yarn for this project
#2. Super Chunky Pillow Free Knitting Pattern
A sturdy and trendy pillow knits up fast using thick yarn and large needles.
Uses super bulky weight yarn
Designed by Yarnplaza
Get Lion Brand Hometown USA Yarn for this project
#3. Smushion Pillow Free Knitting Pattern
This smooshy cushion cover is worked in the round. It has a series of cables, both thick and thin, on the front, and the back is worked in moss stitch to add texture. A moss stitch button flap means the cover is removable for cleaning.
Uses bulky weight yarn
Designed by Emma Folds
Get Smushion Pillow Free Knitting Pattern on Ravelry
Get Knit Picks Brava Bulky Yarn for this project
#4. Cabled Pillow Cover Free Knitting Pattern
Add a pop of color to your room with this simple, cabled throw pillow cover!
Fits 17” Square Throw Pillow
The pattern has suggestions for modifying the cover to fit larger pillows.
Uses super bulky weight yarn
Designed by Emily Mizer
Get Lion Brand Hometown USA Yarn for this project
#5. Basket Weave Pillow Free Knitting Pattern
Super bulky yarn makes this cozy, textured throw pillow knit up quickly.
This pattern is written for a 20” x 20” (approx 50cm x 50cm) pillow, but contains tips for making other sizes.
Uses super bulky weight yarn
Designed by Kathy Lewinski
Get Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn for this project
#6. Herringbone Pillow Free Knitting Pattern
Uses super bulky weight yarn
Designed by Lion Brand Yarn
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#7. Chunky Throw Pillow Set Free Knitting Pattern
These textured chunky pillows knit up in almost no time at all! They are knit in the round, with two strands of yarn held together as one, then the open edges are seamed together at the end. They vary in difficulty from easy (Garter pillow), to a little more advanced (Herringbone pillow).
Uses super bulky weight yarn held doubled
Designed by Destiny Meyer
Get Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn for this project
#8. Hurdle Stitch Pillow Free Knitting Pattern
If you’re a beginner knitter, there’s no need to limit yourself to just garter and stockinette stitches! There are plenty of interesting and fun-to-knit stitches that use just knit and purl. One of these stitches is the Hurdle Stitch. The Hurdle Stitch is reversible and looks great on this cozy pillow.
Uses jumbo weight yarn
Designed by Gina Michele
Get Bernat Maker Big Yarn for this project
#9. Elegant Stripes Pillow Free Pattern to Knit
The Elegant Stripes pillow cover is knit as one piece the side seams are sewn to create the pillow cover. The three button envelope closure allows for easy removal if required.
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Elita Lase
Get Elegant Stripes Pillow Free Knitting Pattern on Ravelry
Get Knit Picks Mighty Stitch Worsted Yarn for this project
#10. Two Simple Cushion Covers Free Knitting Pattern
Lazy lazy knitting. There’s no buttons, zippers, poppers. Nothing extra. Just a tube seamed up top and bottom. Not very convinient if you wish to wash the covers or change them. But I just figured I wont darn in the ends but leave them inside the pillow and if I ever need to take the covers off, I’ll just unravel the seams!
Uses bulky weight yarn
Designed by Sini Huupponen
Get Knit Picks Brava Bulky Yarn for this project
