Crochet Rustic Textured Leaf Motif Cushion Cover Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in the following colors: Copper, Olive Green, Beige, Deep Red
• 5.5mm (I-9) crochet hook
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Fiberfill (if making a stuffed cushion or for extra fluff)
• Measuring tape
• Scissors

Gauge:

15 stitches x 10 rows = 4 inches in leaf motif pattern.

Finished Size:

Approximately 16 inches x 16 inches.

Pattern Stitches Used:

• Ch: chain
• Sc: single crochet
• Dc: double crochet
• Tr: treble crochet
• Sl st: slip stitch

Instructions:

Leaf Motif (Make 9 in total):

1. With Olive Green, make a magic circle.
2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 11 dc in magic circle. Join with sl st in top of ch 3. (12 dc)
3. Round 2: Ch 3, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st*; repeat from * to * around. Join. (18 dc)
4. Round 3: Ch 3, *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st*; repeat around. Join. (24 dc)
5. Round 4: Ch 1, sc in same st, *(ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc in next st)*; repeat around. Join. (12 ch-2 spaces)
6. Round 5: In each ch-2 space, work (dc, tr, dc), then skip the single crochet. Repeat around. Join with sl st to first dc.
7. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Assembling the Cushion Cover:

1. Arrange the leaf motifs in a pleasing pattern (e.g., 3x3 grid).
2. Using Beige yarn, join the motifs by making a sc seam between adjacent motifs.
3. Once motifs are joined, continue around the perimeter of the cushion with a border of sc. This will form the back of the cushion cover.

Back Panel:

1. With Copper yarn, ch 43.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (42 sc)
3. Rows 2-17: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
4. Fasten off.

Finishing:

1. Place the front panel and back panel together with the right sides facing each other.
2. Pin and sew around the edges, leaving an opening to insert the fiberfill or cushion form.
3. Turn the cover right side out.
4. Insert the fiberfill or cushion. Pin and sew the opening closed.

Care Instructions:

Hand wash in cold water and lay flat to dry.

Enjoy your cozy, autumn-inspired cushion!