30 Cozy, Free Crochet Pillow Patterns for Any Decor

Celebrate the deliciousness and delightfulness of donuts with this crocheted donut pillow! Add sprinkles as pictured, or customize it by changing the color to represent your favorite donut flavor. The finished pillow measures about 16” across by 6” high.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver

This charming, modern pillow is a clever way to add a stylish touch to your living room. This pattern uses the colorwork technique called intarsia crochet. Check out the intarsia crochet tutorial included within the pattern if you need help.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: DROPS Paris

This vintage, circular crocheted pillow features puff stitches for an elegant, flowery design. You can crochet it all in one color, or you can create the front and back panels with different colors. It’s made to fit a 14” circular pillow insert.

Yarn weight: Bulky

Suggested yarn: Brava Bulky

You won’t be able to resist snuggling with this super soft, textured pillow! Made with thick yarns, this pillow is not only cuddly, but it also works up quickly. It would be great for your own couch or bedroom or for giving as a last-minute gift! 

Yarn weight: Super bulky

Suggested yarn: Bernat Blanket (base) and Bernat Sheepy (outer texture)

Use up your extra yarn with this comfy, crocheted pouf seat. With this pattern, you can clean out your yarn collection, make a unique design, fill that empty corner of your home, and gain a functional seat all at the same time! You can stuff your pouf with polyfil or bean bag filler, or simply use extra throws, sheets, towels, or pillows that you no longer need.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver

Get comfy cozy with this delightful granny square pillow. Its finished size is approximately 18” x 18”. This pattern is made with 16 granny squares and includes multiple video tutorials throughout the instructions.

​​Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Wool of the Andes Tweed

Featuring the sideways puff stitch, this intermediate-advanced pattern is full of texture and color. It’s a fun and charming way to add life and beauty to your favorite couch or chair.

Yarn weight: Aran

Suggested yarn: Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran

Although it may look pretty lifelike, this cactus is anything but pokey and rough! This desert pattern would be perfect for a plant lover or even for decorating a child’s bedroom. A video tutorial is included. 

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn!

This comfy floor pillow is made with eight large hexagons. It creates a dense, durable fabric that’s ideal for floor sitting or just for snuggling! The finished pattern has a circumference of approximately 32”. 

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Comfy Color Mist

Chevron is a festive way to get in the holiday spirit! Choose your favorite, cozy colors for this easy crochet pillow pattern. It’s designed to fit a 16” x 16” pillow form.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver

Mud cloth is a tribal-looking fabric that’s traditionally dyed using mud. This pattern features simple, single crochets and an embroidery design that replicates the textured look of mud cloth. 

Though it looks complicated, this is actually an easy-to-make crochet pillow pattern - especially if you enjoy basic embroidery.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Cascade Yarns Nifty Cotton

This pattern features C2C (corner-to-corner) crochet and a simple design. It’s easy to size this pillow up or down by changing the size or number of crocheted triangles. Rather than written instructions, this pattern includes a chart, as well as a video tutorial to show you how to join your triangles.

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Scheepjes Softfun

Bursting with bright colors and joy, this pillow is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you see it! To stuff it, you can use a 14” round pillow form or polyfil stuffing. Buy pom poms for the border, or make your own!

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Caron Simply Soft

This vintage pillow is reversible with its two unique sides. Each side features nine flower squares. Once you get the hang of your first square, it’s a simple, fun project that doesn’t take too much thinking to make.

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Coboo

This boho, long cushion pillow would make a dreamy bedroom furnishing. Its finished size is approximately 12” x 27”. Make it as colorful or as plain as you’d like!

Yarn weight: Sport

Suggested yarn: Alize Cotton Gold

This farmhouse-style pillow is a creative way to feature the popular bobble stitch and herringbone half double crochet without having to commit to an entire blanket. You can either choose to crochet the same pattern for both the front and back of the pillow, or use a piece of fabric for the back.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton

This 3D flower pattern looks complicated, but in reality, it’s pretty simple! The layers are created by working in the back loops of your previous rows. Brighten up a bedroom, playroom, or hallway with this colorful, vintage cushion!

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver

Love bobble stitches? This fun, bright, textured pillow has plenty! This design would be perfect for a living room, and the best part of making your own pillow covers is choosing the exact color you need to match your home.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Patons Canadiana

These 60’s-style flowers are a groovy way to show off your vintage style! The super bulky yarn means that they work up quickly, so you can easily make a few to toss on a couch, armchair, or bed. This pattern is crocheted in the round and only uses basic crochet stitches.

Yarn weight: Super bulky

Suggested yarn: Bernat Blanket

Here’s a modern, artsy pillow made with bobbles, double crochets, and of course - fringe! It’s made to fill an 18” x 18” pillow form, and has buttons on the back to close the cover (and add some cute detail!). 

Yarn weight: Aran

Suggested yarn: Main Street Yarns Shiny + Soft

This delightful and cozy pillow is made using the basketweave stitch, and you might be surprised to find that it’s easier than it looks! This pattern features easy-to-read written instructions as well as a diagram.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Caron Simply Soft

This cozy design features decorative buttons, so you don’t have to worry about creating buttonholes. It’s made by crocheting both the front and back sides, then seaming them together around your pillow form by using single crochets.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Caron Simply Soft

There’s so much texture and life to these squishy and soft pillows! This pattern is created with single and treble crochets, and of course, a twisted cord fringe. It’s made with super bulky yarn, which means it not only works up quickly, but is also extra cozy!

Yarn weight: Super bulky

Suggested yarn: Bernat Blanket Yarn

This pillow is crocheted in two pieces - front and back. One side is made with 16 granny squares that you’ll then crochet together. The other side is made in one piece. Enjoy this colorful and vintage pillow pattern!

Yarn weight: Aran

Suggested yarn: New Lanark Wool & Textiles Aran 100% Wool

Here’s another granny square design that’s made with nine squares and a granny stitch edging. The back side of this pillow is a piece of fabric that has a crochet closure. There are plenty of pictures within this pattern to guide you through as you go!

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Phildar Phil Coton 4

This circular fringe pillow features lively tassels all the way around! This cute little pillow would be perfect for tossing on a chair or bed or for accenting the rest of your couch pillows. It’s a simple pattern that features basic crochet techniques, such as the double crochet, chain stitch, and single crochet join.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Caron One Pound

Bring on that log cabin feel with this snug buffalo plaid pillow design! Whether curling up with a good book and mug of tea or sitting back to watch the fire, this pattern is sure to bring a comforting touch to any room. It features simple stitches with tapestry crochet for the colorwork.

Yarn weight: Super bulky

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick

The swirly design of these afghan pillows draws you in to its squishy comfort! Use one of the suggested color combinations or experiment with your own - a light and a dark works best! This design is made to fit an 18” x 18” pillow.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Caron Simply Soft

These embroidered pillows are a great way to bring a boho feel to a living room or bedroom. They’re made with bulky yarn, so they’re both quick and easy to create. A few of these pillows would make a lovely set, whether they’re all one color or each made with a different shade.

Yarn weight: Bulky

Suggested yarn: WeCrochet Billow

This free, modern crochet pillow pattern is made C2C. It’s a great starter project if you’re a beginner with the corner-to-corner technique. If you love this pillow, the author also has a free, matching blanket pattern.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice