Elegant Crochet Granny Square Throw & Pillow Cover Pattern

Transform your living space with the vibrant charm of a Crochet Granny Square Throw & Pillow Cover Pattern! This fun and playful design brings a burst of color and coziness to any room, making it the perfect project to brighten up your sofa or bed. Picture cozy evenings wrapped in a beautiful, hand-crafted throw, with matching pillow covers that add a pop of personality to your décor.

Crochet Granny Square Throw & Pillow Cover

Materials:

Yarn (any color or colors you prefer)
Crochet hook (size appropriate for your yarn)
Zipper (20 inches long or the same length as your pillow)
Darning needle
Stitch markers (optional)
Pillow insert (16x16 inches or your desired size)

Abbreviations:

ch: chain
st: stitch
sl st: slip stitch
dc: double crochet

Instructions:

Round 1:

Make a slip knot and ch 4.
Join with a sl st to the first ch to form a ring.
ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc in the ring.
ch 2, 3 dc in the ring.
ch 2, 3 dc in the ring.
ch 2, sl st in the third ch of the ch 3.
Sl st in the next st, sl st in the next st, sl st in the next ch 2 sp.
Pull the tail tightly.

For Round 2:

ch 3, 2 dc in the same sp, ch 2, 3 dc in the same sp.
Repeat step 1 in each corner.
3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc.
ch 2, sl st in the third ch of the ch 3.
Sl st in the next st, sl st in the next st, sl st in the next ch 2 sp.

Round 3:

ch 1, 1 standing dc in the corner.
2 dc in the same sp, ch 2, 3 dc in the same sp.
Repeat step 2 in each corner.
3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc.
ch 2, sl st in the top of the standing dc.
Sl st in the next st, sl st in the next st, sl st in the next ch 2 sp.

Continue:

Repeat Round 3 for a total of 28 rounds.

Attaching the Sides:

Fold the square in half, wrong sides together.
Measure and mark the center of each side.
Using a darning needle and yarn, sew the sides together, attaching the corners of the square.