Granny Circle Crochet Cushion

Add a spot of vintage style to any room with this granny circle crochet cushion pattern. This pattern is designed with beginners in mind and created using the granny stitch in the round.

Round Crochet Pillow Pattern

People may occasionally think that crochet is just for granny’s but when it comes to vintage style, granny has got it right!

I have created so many different patterns that are inspired by styles of a-time-gone-by, simply because the colours we use to create them creates a more modern look – if you were to work this pattern up in brown and cream, it would scream “Welcome to the ’70’s!!”

Not that I’m saying you shouldn’t choose those colours, but you can also opt to make this pattern in 3 colours that compliment your home decor, for a dose of vintage style that will look timeless in any room in your home.

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Vintage Stitches Are a Win!

You will find many different patterns that use the granny stitch on this website, mainly because it’s simple shape works in so many projects, and also because it lends itself to creating that vintage look.

The Running Rings Around Granny collection continues to grow every year. The first pattern that I created a crochet granny circle using this technique of working the granny stitch in the round was the vintage tea cosy pattern.

This lead onto my first ever crochet along, where the Running Rings Cushion pattern was released. The granny circle to square pattern remains popular and is one of my most viewed YouTube tutorials and best selling patterns.

This crochet granny circle crochet cushion pattern is simply a continuation of the middle of the original cushion design, and I’m certain this wont be the last time I use this technique in a pattern.

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Materials for this Granny Circle Crochet Cushion

The yarn I used for this pattern was a chunky/size 5 100% acrylic yarn from Lovecrafts called Paintbox Yarns. This yarn remains for go-to great value yarn for everyday projects – I’ve used it in so many different projects and also in different yarn weights too.

I love that there are over 50 different colours to choose from and the consistency in quality is a big plus in my book. It washes really well and as yet, I’ve not experienced any excessive pilling on my projects.

I have stitched up this pattern in 2 different colourways, one in pinks and the other in greens and they both look fabulous!

I used a 14″ round cushion pad that I sourced from Amazon – click here to see the ones I bought . They were (and remain still) super plump which is just what I want for a project that is going to be used a lot!

Pattern Details | Granny Circle Crochet Cushion

Gauge – 6.5” measured after Round 5 in pattern with 6mm hook. Use a larger or smaller crochet hook to achieve the correct size

Inspirational Projects

Below are some of the crochet granny circle cushion projects completed by my wonderful pattern testers who kindly work up my patterns, checking for accuracy, and ease to follow the pattern.

Crochet Granny Circle Cushion Video Tutorial

How to make a granny circle crochet cushion

Make 2

Round 1: RS. With A, ch 4, sl st to 1st to create ring, ch 3 (counts as st), 11 dc into centre of ring, join – 12 dc

Round 2: With B, join in any st, ch 3, dc in same, 2 dc in each around, join – 12 2dc groups

Round 3: With C, join between any pair of dc posts, ch 3, 2dc in same as ch 3, *3dc in space between each 2dc around; repeat from * to end, join – 12 3dc groups

Round 4: With A, join between any 3dc group, ch 3, 3dc in same, 4dc in space between each 3dc group around, join – 12 4dc groups

Round 5: With B, join between any 4dc group, ch 3, dc in same, *2dc between 2nd and 3rd post of next 4dc group, 2dc in space between each 4dc group; repeat from * to end, join – 24 2dc group

Round 6: With C, join between any dc group, ch 3, 2dc in same, 3dc between each dc group around, join – 24 3dc clusters

Round 7: With A, repeat Round 6

Round 8: With B, repeat Round 6

Round 9: With C, join between any 3dc group, ch 3, 2dc in same, *4dc between next 3dc group, 3dc between next 3dc group; repeat from * around to last space, 4dc between last 3dc group, join – 12 3dc clusters, 12 4dc clusters

Round 10: With A, join between space before any 4dc group, ch 3, 2dc in same, *2dc between 2nd and 3rd post of next 4dc group, 3dc in space between next 3dc group 2 times; repeat from * around, join – 24 3dc group, 12 2dc group

Round 11: With B, join between any 3dc group, ch 3, 2dc in same, 3dc between each 2dc and 3dc group around, join – 36, 3dc group

Round 12: With C, repeat Round 11

Round 13: Continuing with C, ch 1, sc in same and in top of each st around, join – 108 sc

Fasten off 1st panel, weave ends

DO NOT fasten off 2nd panel, weave remaining ends, continue to Seaming

Seaming

Position 2 panels, wrong sides together, ensuring 3dc groups from Round 12 are aligned

Round 1: Continuing with C, ch 1, working through both panels, sc in each st around, inserting cushion pad before seam is closed, join to first sc

Fasten off, weave remaining ends

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