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Crochet Cushion Cover
Crochet cushion covers and pillow covers for the sofa and bed. Crochet pillow designs, knitted pillow covers, chunky yarn pillows and DIY cushion cover ideas sized to standard inserts. How to make a pillow with chunky yarn, how to close the back without a zipper, and pillow design ideas that match a crochet blanket already on the couch.
How to Make a Chunky Yarn Pillow That Survives Being Sat On
The check every blanket pattern goes through first.
See the toolkitYardage by blanket size
How many skeins a throw or a full-size blanket actually takes, by yarn weight.
Gauge swatch checklist
Why a blanket comes out too narrow, and the swatch step that catches it before row one.
Stitch texture close-ups
What each stitch actually looks like against a hand, not just a flat pattern diagram.
Wash care by fiber
Which yarns felt or shrink in a normal wash cycle, and how to wash a finished blanket safely.
Hook and needle size by yarn weight
The size that actually gets gauge with a given yarn, not just the size printed on the label.
Crochet Cushion Cover FAQs
How much yarn do I need for a queen-size blanket?
A queen-size blanket in worsted weight typically runs 3,500-4,500 yards depending on stitch density — a tight stitch like c2c uses more yarn per square inch than a looser granny stitch.
Why did my blanket come out narrower than the pattern said?
Tension drifts over a long project even when the starting gauge swatch was correct. Re-check your gauge every 10-15 rows on a large blanket, not just at the start.
Can I wash a chunky yarn blanket in a normal washing machine?
Only if the yarn label says machine-washable — many chunky and jumbo yarns are wool or wool-blend and felt permanently in a hot wash. Check the fiber content before the first wash, not after.
Why is my blanket curling at the edges?
Single crochet and stockinette stitch both curl without a border. Add a few rows of double crochet or garter stitch around the edge to hold it flat.
How do I know if a stitch pattern is beginner-friendly?
Count the number of different stitch types in one row — a beginner pattern repeats one or two stitches, while an intermediate one mixes three or more in a single row.
What size hook or needles does a baby blanket need?
A baby blanket usually needs one size smaller than an adult throw in the same yarn, to keep the fabric dense enough that little fingers can't catch in the gaps.