A crocheted pillow cover is a great project for crocheters of any level.A basic crochet stitch can be used to create a simple pillow cover or a more advanced decorative stitch to make something more intricate.Measure your pillow to make sure the cover will fit, and choose your yarn color and type to personalize your project.
Step 1: Patterns can be used for guidance and inspiration.
There are many different ways to crochet a pillow cover.A pattern can be used to create a specific design.You can follow a pattern to create your own throw pillow.Visit a local craft store to find pattern books.If you are trying to create a specific shape or design in your pillow cover, you might want to follow a pattern to the letter.Pick different yarn colors to create a pattern you like.
Step 2: Pick your yarn.
Any type of yarn can be used to make a throw pillow cover.You can choose from a variety of yarn colors and weights.If you want the throw pillow to match your other décor, consider where you will place it.If you have a lot of red in your living room, you could use a red yarn.A neutral color or black or white yarn will go well with a lot of décor types.There are yarns that are fluffy, smooth, rough, and shiny.The weights of yarn vary from very light to jumbo.
Step 3: Pick a crochet hook that's right for you.
If you pair your yarn with the recommended hook size, you will get the best results.Check the yarn label for a hook size recommendation.If you are using a medium worsted weight yarn to make your throw pillow cover, the recommended size is between US size I-9 and K 10.5.
Step 4: Decide on what type of stitches to use.
You can either use single or double crochet stitches to create a simple throw pillow cover, or you can use a decorative stitch.There are a number of good options, including a loop stitch for a shaggy pillow cover and a shell design stitch.
Step 5: Make a slipknot.
2 times, loop the yarn around your fingers.Pull the first loop over the second loop.Pull on the tail to tighten the knot after you slide the remaining loop onto your crochet hook.The slipknot does not count as a stitch.It is the beginning of your chain.If you want to sew up the end of the pillow cover later, you should leave a tale that is at least 24 inches long.
Step 6: A chain can be crocheted.
One time, yarn over the crochet hook.Pull the new loop through the slipknot.Your first chain will be created by this.To create more chains, repeat this sequence.Follow the pattern's recommendations for how many stitches to chain.The weight of yarn will affect how many stitches you need to chain.It's a good idea to check the gauge of your yarn.
Step 7: Attach the ends of the chain with a slipstitch.
Start crocheting your throw pillow with a slipstitch to connect the ends of your chain.Don't twist the chain if you put the hook into the first and last chains.Attach the hook to the yarn and pull it through the loops.You will only need to slipstitch the ends of your chain, not the other rounds.In a spiral, work the other rounds.
Step 8: The chain can be worked in single crochet.
In the second stitch from the hook, insert your crochet hook into your chain.Pull through the stitch after looping the yarn over the hook.Pull through both stitches when you yarn over again.A row of single crochet creates a good foundation.It is usually recommended to start with a single crochet row if you plan to use a decorative stitch.
Step 9: You can crochet the rounds with your desired stitch.
Continue working the other rows after you finish the foundation.Continue to single crochet rounds if you want to crochet your throw pillow.Work the crunch stitch if you want to use a decorative stitch.Continue until your pillow cover is what you want.If you know the dimensions that the cover will need to be, you can use a tape measure or ruler, or use the pillow that you will be covering to measure it.To make sure the pillow will fit inside the cover, you may want to make it 1 inch larger.
Step 10: The last stitch should be secured.
When you have achieved the desired size, cut the yarn from the base of the last stitch.If you want the tail to be shorter or longer, you can use this yarn.Pull the end of the yarn strand through the stitch to secure it in a knot.If you want, you can tie a second knot through the stitch.You can thread the end of the yarn through the last stitch and loop it around the strand.Pull until the knot is secured.
Step 11: Attach a yarn needle to the pillow cover.
The end of the yarn tail should be inserted through the eye of a yarn needle.To sew up the open end of the pillow cover, use the mattress stitch.Go across the open area.When you reach the end of the cover, tie the yarn in a knot through the last stitch.After sewing up the end, you can use the tapestry needle to cut off the excess yarn.
Step 12: Put the pillow in the cover.
Place the pillow inside the cover to make sure it fits.The cover should be pushed all the way so that the pillow is completely covered.If you don't have a pillow to cover, nylon filling material can be used to stuff the pillow cover.This is not a good option if the stitches have gaps in between them.Most craft supply stores have nylon filling.
Step 13: The pillow cover needs to be closed.
You can thread the other strand through the eye of your needle and use a mattress stitch to close it up.Continue until you reach the end and then tie the knot through the last stitch.If you don't have enough yarn left to sew up the end, tie some yarn to your tail and sew it up.The end of the pillow cover could be sewed with a zip up.You can remove the cover and wash it.After sewing up the end or cutting the yarn, you can use the needle to weave it.